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  Potholes and road edges

  by Colin.Hopkirk, almost 5 years ago
  As a user of Country roads, in a rural county, the number of times I have had to stop or swerve due to potholes and disintegrating road edges, avoiding oncoming traffic narrowly at times, is becoming much worse. Keeping roads safe and businesses connected matters.

  As a user of Country roads, in a rural county, the number of times I have had to stop or swerve due to potholes and disintegrating road edges, avoiding oncoming traffic narrowly at times, is becoming much worse. Keeping roads safe and businesses connected matters.
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  My snapped spring

  by Matthew.Holmes, almost 5 years ago

  Recently I had the unpleasant experience of having the rear leaf spring on my truck snapped by running through a deep pot hole.
  I applied to lincs county council to fund the cost of the repair, which they did to approximately 70%, working on the fact the vehicle wasn’t brand new.
  What they seem to have forgotten was that the whole process was a complete pain, two trips to the garage, a vehicle off the road for 36hrs, the time and energy to gather suitable information to apply, in no way was I compensated for any of this.
  If I... Continue reading

  Recently I had the unpleasant experience of having the rear leaf spring on my truck snapped by running through a deep pot hole.
  I applied to lincs county council to fund the cost of the repair, which they did to approximately 70%, working on the fact the vehicle wasn’t brand new.
  What they seem to have forgotten was that the whole process was a complete pain, two trips to the garage, a vehicle off the road for 36hrs, the time and energy to gather suitable information to apply, in no way was I compensated for any of this.
  If I had hit this hole on a motorcycle I am pretty sure I would had a period of time in Lincoln county.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  100% car park use would raise funds

  by Val.Harvey, almost 5 years ago
  My experience in Stamford is of irresponsible parking on narrow unsuitable roads as well as half on pavements causing pedestrian's need to risk walking in the road etc. Anything and anywhere to avoid paying parking fees!

  If central town roads were designated no parking areas and policed as such, car parking fees would generate cash to repair the Lincolnshire potholes.

  This could apply to other ancient towns in the County too but I cannot comment on their situation.

  My experience in Stamford is of irresponsible parking on narrow unsuitable roads as well as half on pavements causing pedestrian's need to risk walking in the road etc. Anything and anywhere to avoid paying parking fees!

  If central town roads were designated no parking areas and policed as such, car parking fees would generate cash to repair the Lincolnshire potholes.

  This could apply to other ancient towns in the County too but I cannot comment on their situation.
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  Underground services reinstatements

  by Peter.Mills, almost 5 years ago

  As well as all the well known problems on our roads caused by heavy traffic, salt and poorly activated repairs by LCC , the never ending poorly -supervised reinstatements has been a concern of mine for ever.

  This is due solely to the highways department who have a perennial problem allowing service providers to do just what they like, in the knowledge that there will be no comeback.

  Better management practices, in my opinion, would massively reduce potholes from occurring in the first place.

  This should not involve any extra expenditure, and I can therefore understand central government in withholding... Continue reading

  As well as all the well known problems on our roads caused by heavy traffic, salt and poorly activated repairs by LCC , the never ending poorly -supervised reinstatements has been a concern of mine for ever.

  This is due solely to the highways department who have a perennial problem allowing service providers to do just what they like, in the knowledge that there will be no comeback.

  Better management practices, in my opinion, would massively reduce potholes from occurring in the first place.

  This should not involve any extra expenditure, and I can therefore understand central government in withholding funds , when they are aware of the scandalous waste of money with Lincs Highways department, who appear to be a law unto themselves, certainly when dealing with the general public .
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  Like many others, it is the potholes that need fixing, they need doing properly though. Like of funds must be addressed

  by Mike G, almost 5 years ago
  The road around Market Rasen area have terrible potholes and though some get fixed there are many more to mend. They need to be done properly though, I try and avoid if I can but some of the thumps I have heard under my vehicle in this area, feel like running over a ploughed field. We need our funds to be increased, not cut.

  The road around Market Rasen area have terrible potholes and though some get fixed there are many more to mend. They need to be done properly though, I try and avoid if I can but some of the thumps I have heard under my vehicle in this area, feel like running over a ploughed field. We need our funds to be increased, not cut.
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  Country Lanes

  by sah, almost 5 years ago

  There seems to be an increase in heavy vehicles using country lanes particularly when bypassing issues on A17 or A1. So verges get damaged and potholes appear and reappear. Plus in our village’s case buildings and cars can get damaged when lorries discover it’s not suitable to transit through too late. When this has been raised with the Council we have been told that access cannot be restricted; however, for safety and to protect our rural road system I think we need to put restrictions in place. Prevention is generally cheaper than cure after all.

  There seems to be an increase in heavy vehicles using country lanes particularly when bypassing issues on A17 or A1. So verges get damaged and potholes appear and reappear. Plus in our village’s case buildings and cars can get damaged when lorries discover it’s not suitable to transit through too late. When this has been raised with the Council we have been told that access cannot be restricted; however, for safety and to protect our rural road system I think we need to put restrictions in place. Prevention is generally cheaper than cure after all.
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  a pound in your pocket . . .

  by David.Kirshner, almost 5 years ago

  People complain about potholes. This is due to LCC's grant being cut by Central Government by over 49% over the last few years. A Tory Government who seek to operate a low tax economy, thereby 'leaving more money in your pocket'. Most of Lincolnshire vote Tory, so when they hit a pot hole and ruin their tyre/wheel /hub /car, they will at least have their pound as recompense.

  People complain about potholes. This is due to LCC's grant being cut by Central Government by over 49% over the last few years. A Tory Government who seek to operate a low tax economy, thereby 'leaving more money in your pocket'. Most of Lincolnshire vote Tory, so when they hit a pot hole and ruin their tyre/wheel /hub /car, they will at least have their pound as recompense.
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  Lincolnshire council wasted pothole money

  by Steve.Adamson, almost 5 years ago
  Lincolnshire county council wasted money doing unnecessary and ineffective road improvements, such as brant road junction in Lincoln, which actually made the road system worse. Id they weren't doing this sort of wasted work they could easily have afforded to fix the roads, instead of trying to blame central government

  Lincolnshire county council wasted money doing unnecessary and ineffective road improvements, such as brant road junction in Lincoln, which actually made the road system worse. Id they weren't doing this sort of wasted work they could easily have afforded to fix the roads, instead of trying to blame central government
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  Boston Villages

  by CaroleG, almost 5 years ago

  Many roads in Lincolnshire are without curbs or support along road edges, without any kind of drainage but are used by heavy lorries as “rat runs”. the road I live on has no pedestrian pavement, is a 60 mph limit but has many houses on it. Residents are forced to walk along the road to get to the bus stops, post boxes, local facilities. The weight of traffic of huge lorries delivering aggregate to a near by cement supplier leads to the side of the road breaking up with big dips, ruts and subsidence. I have reported many of these... Continue reading

  Many roads in Lincolnshire are without curbs or support along road edges, without any kind of drainage but are used by heavy lorries as “rat runs”. the road I live on has no pedestrian pavement, is a 60 mph limit but has many houses on it. Residents are forced to walk along the road to get to the bus stops, post boxes, local facilities. The weight of traffic of huge lorries delivering aggregate to a near by cement supplier leads to the side of the road breaking up with big dips, ruts and subsidence. I have reported many of these issues over the last 3 years outside my house. The seismic waves caused by these huge vehicles falling into the ruts along the road is causing structural damage to my house. Because there is no drainage the road structure is further undermined causing more damage, subsidence and holes across the road surface. Something should be done to restrict heavy goods vehicles using small rural lanes as rat runs. These roads were never meant for the weight of these vehicles and the current lack of sustainable repair has made the situation Demonstrably worse in just the last few years. Also, where residents are forced to walk on the roadside speed limits should not be set at 60mph, or if they must be that fast then pedestrian pavement of some kind should be provided
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  Skegness Roads

  by Old Ganian, almost 5 years ago

  The rapidy deteriorating condition of the major roads of Skegness (and the delays in repairing Roman Bank leading to the adjoining roads being overused and therefore crumbling) will have a long term effect as visitors to the resort will always take away a lasting picture of the state of these roads, their being the first and last things they will experience.

  It is no longer possible to travel anywhere in Skegness without hitting a pothole or crumbing surface. This means that, as a resident of Burgh le Marsh, I no longer go into Skegness unless it is really necessary, my... Continue reading

  The rapidy deteriorating condition of the major roads of Skegness (and the delays in repairing Roman Bank leading to the adjoining roads being overused and therefore crumbling) will have a long term effect as visitors to the resort will always take away a lasting picture of the state of these roads, their being the first and last things they will experience.

  It is no longer possible to travel anywhere in Skegness without hitting a pothole or crumbing surface. This means that, as a resident of Burgh le Marsh, I no longer go into Skegness unless it is really necessary, my on-line shopping bill is increasing daily.

  As the County Council is always purporting to champion the tourism cause, this is a stumbling block in the path (road!) of their efforts. Lack of future funding will eventually lead to a serious accident as either a pedestrian stumbles when crossing the road or a motorist loses control of their vehicle.