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London Borough of Hounslow
User Ratings
| Speed of fixing hazards | 3.5 | 2 votes |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of repairs | 3.5 | 2 votes |
| Condition of roads | 2.5 | 2 votes |
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Hazard Statistics
| Total Hazards | 889 |
|---|---|
| Current Hazards | 494 |
| Closed Hazards | 395 |
| Fixed Hazards | 330 (40.05%) |
Contact Details
| Web site | http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/ |
|---|---|
| Hazard reporting web page | http://www.hounslowhighways.org/38-give-us-feedback.html |
| Hazard reporting telephone | 020 8583 2000 |
Notes
We do maintain part of Bedfont rd but only up to slip before Crane rd, from then on is maintained by Surrey council.
Defect definitions:
| Road type | Pothole minimum depth |
|---|---|
| Areas where potholes may be particularly hazardous such as crossings, junctions and in or adjacent to the kerb | 40 mm pothole |
| Very heavily used (town centres) | 50 mm pothole |
| Heavily used (shopping areas, schools, hospitals etc.) | 50 mm pothole |
| Frequently used (principal roads) | 50 mm pothole |
| Other (residential roads) | 75 mm pothole |
The effective minimum depth for potholes to be considered hazardous to cyclists appears to be 40mm (1.5 inches).