Hazard #9136

ID #9136
Status Fixed
Location TQ 31486 04869
Location Description The whole of the southbound carriageway of Richmond Place, between Phoenix Place and Richmond Parade, is severely deteriorated. This occurs in the segment of road from the kerb toward the centre, for about 1.5 metres.
Road Name Richmond Place
Hazard Type Unevenness due to rut or gully
Hazard Description Surface is deteriorated in most places to such a degree that it is difficult to cycle on. In particular the tarmaced surface has a ridge approx 3cm in height where tarmac was not laid up to the kerb. Various roadworks have left the road surface so uneven that there are lateral inconsistencies that cause your wheels to slip sideways into the kerb. The only safe place to cycle is approx 1.5 metres away from the kerb, which in itself is suicudal in rush hour.
Approximate Size 50 metres in length, 1.5 netres wide
Approximate Depth various up to 5cm
Approximate distance from Kerb up to 1.5 metres
Date Encountered 17 Oct 2006
Date Added 18 Nov 2007
Planned Fix Date Unknown
Highway Authority Brighton and Hove City Council
District / Ward / Parish Brighton and Hove / Queen's Park
Authority Reference Unknown

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