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I've been complaining to Portsmouth City Council about the state of the round-about in Cosham. I remember it well when you could easily get round it with the bike right over at a lovely speed, all smooth and bump free (its national on it). Now its just full of cracks ruts and pot holes, one so large that I can't avoid it. I started complaining to the council last year and from what I can see all that been done is the following:
Road Markings repainted, some into the pot holes.
2 sets of pot holes patched in a temporary maner, (2 weeks later they are worse then before).
They keep telling me that the fault has been passed to there contractor though I never hear a things. I've since sent them another mail, and if that don't get a response soon I'm going to try to take it further but not sure where. Was thinking about RiDE or something, any other ideas?
Council ref. 122322 & 136183
This is one of the set of pot holes that was patched.
http://upload4.postimage.org/121596/DSC00844.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/121596/photo_hosting.html)http://upload4.postimage.org/121597/DSC00845.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/121597/photo_hosting.html)
http://upload4.postimage.org/121599/DSC00846.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/121599/photo_hosting.html)
And this is the set of pot holes that where patch are right across the entrance of the junction that joins from the A27, if your in the right lane then there is no where to go to avoid the hole. The car image shows you it huge size, over 2 car lenght's.
http://upload4.postimage.org/121601/DSC00847.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/121601/photo_hosting.html)http://upload4.postimage.org/121604/DSC00848.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/121604/photo_hosting.html)
Map of junction.
http://upload4.postimage.org/121622/map.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/121622/photo_hosting.html)
have you spoken to someone like MAG as they do a lot of campaigning and may already have something in the pipeline for this.. if you wanted a group to do a protest ride etc let us know I'm sure we could get some numbers together (any excuse for a ride out!)
fraser01
03-04-06, 04:22 PM
Why not write to the traffic management dept (police) and ask for any RTI figures they have relating to that roundabout?
If there are related motorcycle accidents, it might add weight to your cause.
??
not sure if it will help but an idea.
Rich
Why not write to the traffic management dept (police) and ask for any RTI figures they have relating to that roundabout?
If there are related motorcycle accidents, it might add weight to your cause.
??
not sure if it will help but an idea.
Rich
Sounds like a good idea... would you happen to have a contact? though a e-mail would be best.
I was thinking of trying information@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
fraser01
03-04-06, 04:46 PM
Um, i will go speak to some of the traffic management boys, as long as u dont mind waiting (am off for a week with my son)
Or, if you cant wait, you could call the 0845 045 4545 number and ask to be put through to someone.
Rich
I'll try that e-mail first... cheers.
fraser01
03-04-06, 05:05 PM
Sure, if you don't get anywhere then give us a shout. :D
Baldyman
03-04-06, 05:30 PM
Grinch,
I know MCN gets slated, but they do seem to get results (well, the ones they publish anyway :wink: )
Grinch,
I know MCN gets slated, but they do seem to get results (well, the ones they publish anyway :wink: )
I did think about that too...
I'm_a_Newbie
03-04-06, 11:16 PM
Hi Dan
The roundabout at the junction of the Hulbert Road with the A3M is also lethal in the wet. There is so much tar ovebanding on it you cant avoid it in the wet.
How about a mass demonstration about the state of the roads. That could be fun! Good excuse for a ride out!
Kind regards
Tim
cosmograph
19-04-06, 12:08 PM
I think thats all been resurfaced now. Done about 2 weeks ago.
Where abouts in Waterlooville are you?
I'm_a_Newbie
19-04-06, 10:03 PM
I think thats all been resurfaced now. Done about 2 weeks ago.
Where abouts in Waterlooville are you?
Hi
It was done the very next day after my post, spooky or what. Maybe my threat of a mass demonstration worked :lol:
Perhaps I should post about other bad roads in the area and they will get fixed as well :wink:
I will PM you about my location.
Kind regards
Tim
Addenuf
20-04-06, 10:03 AM
Hi, Dan,
I was in Portsmouth yesterday, first time in ages and first time in our Rover.... I normally collect and deposit our daughter in our Astra, old, soft, skinny tyres and extremely slow. Yesterday in our Rover, very old, very low, very stiff and quite responsive and I couldn't believe how bad your roads are. It explained why our daughter doesn't ride her bike about the place as she says she'd rather walk everywhere than get hurt teetering about on broken roads.....
Mind you, fantastic tower, Gunwharf is the only shopping centre I actually am willing to go to... but only because they who like shopping can shop and I can look at boats and drink coffee and have the best pasty outside the one true county that it's been my experience to devour, so it's not all bad but I must say the roads are utterly appalling in and around Portsmouth. And you've got Novatech on the doorstep...... and Halmatic..... and that millenium trail..... and Southsea sea front, so interesting.....
Thanks for letting me visit, I hope to come again but I'll bring the Astra and try to avoid downtown Southsea..!
Keep up the good work
Cheers
DP
Hi, Dan,
I was in Portsmouth yesterday, first time in ages and first time in our Rover.... I normally collect and deposit our daughter in our Astra, old, soft, skinny tyres and extremely slow. Yesterday in our Rover, very old, very low, very stiff and quite responsive and I couldn't believe how bad your roads are. It explained why our daughter doesn't ride her bike about the place as she says she'd rather walk everywhere than get hurt teetering about on broken roads.....
Mind you, fantastic tower, Gunwharf is the only shopping centre I actually am willing to go to... but only because they who like shopping can shop and I can look at boats and drink coffee and have the best pasty outside the one true county that it's been my experience to devour, so it's not all bad but I must say the roads are utterly appalling in and around Portsmouth. And you've got Novatech on the doorstep...... and Halmatic..... and that millenium trail..... and Southsea sea front, so interesting.....
Thanks for letting me visit, I hope to come again but I'll bring the Astra and try to avoid downtown Southsea..!
Keep up the good work
Cheers
DP
This is all true.. though I prefer the pasties in Chichester...
You could park in the Park & Ride at IBM and get the bus in to Gunwarf, let the bus take the strain of Portsmouth's pot hole roads.
Hi, Dan,
I was in Portsmouth yesterday, first time in ages and first time in our Rover.... I normally collect and deposit our daughter in our Astra, old, soft, skinny tyres and extremely slow. Yesterday in our Rover, very old, very low, very stiff and quite responsive and I couldn't believe how bad your roads are. It explained why our daughter doesn't ride her bike about the place as she says she'd rather walk everywhere than get hurt teetering about on broken roads.....
Mind you, fantastic tower, Gunwharf is the only shopping centre I actually am willing to go to... but only because they who like shopping can shop and I can look at boats and drink coffee and have the best pasty outside the one true county that it's been my experience to devour, so it's not all bad but I must say the roads are utterly appalling in and around Portsmouth. And you've got Novatech on the doorstep...... and Halmatic..... and that millenium trail..... and Southsea sea front, so interesting.....
Thanks for letting me visit, I hope to come again but I'll bring the Astra and try to avoid downtown Southsea..!
Keep up the good work
Cheers
DP
This is all true.. though I prefer the pasties in Chichester...
You could park in the Park & Ride at IBM and get the bus in to Gunwarf, let the bus take the strain of Portsmouth's pot hole roads.
Or you could come to Gosport and get the best view of the tower. And we didn't pay a penny for it :lol:
Oh and we have an Oggie Oggie PAsty shop now to make you feel at home. Not the same as an Ivor Doodney's though :notworthy:
Got this e-mail today:
SUBJECT:Portsbridge Roundabout-Ref 136183
Dear Mr Martin
I refer to your last e mail dated 3rd March 2006.We have heard back from Colas,they have advised that repair works are due to commence 8th May 2006
However should you require any further assistance in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regards
CITY HELPDESK ADVISOR hhs840
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
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