The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of AL5 1QL:

Broken margin of SV cover, 27th March

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:27:17 +0000
51.813918 -0.342141

The margin of the cover has broken up and will lead to further damage to the access cover if not rectified soon. This is already a danger to cyclists.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Crabtree Lane, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Pothole, 25th March

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:21:17 +0000
51.815325 -0.352821

By junction
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 36, Station Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Deep pothole at junction, 18th March

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:47:00 +0000
51.799422 -0.360583

Deep pothole at junction with Oakhurst Avenue and West Common Way
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 17, Oakhurst Avenue, West Common, Harpenden, St Albans
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Huge potholes hidden by floodwater, 14th March

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:11:56 +0000
51.79787 -0.324581

Huge potholes, road flooded kerb to kerb. 4 vehicles have had tyres and wheels destroyed today including mine. I will be claiming for damage to Highways.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ayres End Lane, St Albans
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Large pothole, 11th March

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:26:42 +0000
51.822003 -0.342692

Impossible to avoid due to parked vehicles and narrow road

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Cross Way, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Large pothole at side of road, 10th March

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:45:23 +0000
51.817347 -0.349137

Large pothole at side of road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Station Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Huge pothole covering entire lane driving towards Luton, 7th March

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:47:49 +0000
51.822132 -0.336006

Pothole has been here for over a year now. Have rung in many times and told it will be fixed, but nothing ever happens
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lower Luton Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Huge pothole covering entire westbound carriageway, 7th March

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:00:25 +0000
51.822137 -0.336026

Several metres in size

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lower Luton Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Large pothole in same place it always appears at this time of year., 1st March

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:38:36 +0000
51.813792 -0.355524

Dangerous but also getting wider
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 22, Leyton Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Zebra crossing markings have worn away, 29th February

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:54:30 +0000
51.816187 -0.354129

Zebra crossing white markings are worn away. Been like this for at least a year. It is dangerous because cars are less likely to stop as it doesn't look like a crossing point
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Bowers Way, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Pothole, 28th February

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:25:35 +0000
51.815221 -0.34143

Pothole is difficult to avoid when there's oncoming traffic.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Crabtree Lane, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Potholes all across road, 28th February

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:21:15 +0000
51.823562 -0.33783

About 5 potholes at this location. Noticeably larger in last few days

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 70, Lower Luton Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Street lights are intermittent (pair), 27th February

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:34:27 +0000
51.814442 -0.345511

Previously reported as Herts County Council ticket 401003893440 2 street lights - outside 98 and outside 102 Cowper Road. These street lights are intermittent - works some nights, flash sometimes, other nights total darkness. Dark stretch is therefore several hundred yards. Neighbours are expressing their fear of walking on the street at night. Lights do work sometimes. Not sure if rain-related. 2 lights working together or not working together so connected in someway. Previously looked at (thank you) by Hcc highways and power company but ticket resolved in January. Unfortunately problem still persists. Please help us make our street safe
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Cowper Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Reflective bollard missing, 27th February

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:18:23 +0000
51.821319 -0.331541

Bollard indicating presence of traffic island has been destroyed by car hitting it. At night it makes this location dangerous as the Island is difficult to see

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lower Luton Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Potholes covering surface of road, 27th February

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:01:41 +0000
51.822119 -0.33603

Potholes are now so large at this location it is impossible to avoid them.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lower Luton Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Abandoned road work signs, 25th February

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:21:57 +0000
51.804348 -0.354162

Several abandoned road signs lying on the grass. On both sides of the road and also on the A1081 from when a path was replaced. These signs have been left since October.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Mud Lane, St Albans
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3 foot long pothole, 25th February

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:09:44 +0000
51.820824 -0.343376

Very dangerous deep edge of road which has caused 2 accidents to cyclists.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Manland Avenue, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Give Way sign light is not working, 24th February

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:48:08 +0000
51.818583 -0.363763

The light that illuminates the Give Way sign is not working.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Townsend Lane, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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Cars being left by car trader, 24th February

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:20:07 +0000
51.810222 -0.336517

A car trader is leaving cars, up to 4 at a time on the left hand side as you drive into the close. The cars are advertised on Autotrader. Numerous cars disappear only for new ones to appear. Some of the cars have auction numbers written on them. Mix of no car tax/MOT. None of the cars have insurance or have trade plates. It’s a complete nuisance and is an obstruction.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Sherwoods Rise, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Blocked gully, 22nd February

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:34:46 +0000
51.816428 -0.351077

Blocked gully for some months - probably the cause of flooding further down Station Road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Station Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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