Councillor questions council over A420 road repairs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 13:04 · Archive

A councillor is challenging Oxfordshire County Council over deteriorating road conditions on the A420 after surface dressing works in May.

Conservative County Councillor Lee Evans is questioning Oxfordshire County Council over deterioration on the A420 between Buckland and Southmoor following surface dressing repairs completed in May this year. The road, described as Oxfordshire's 'deadliest', started to deteriorate soon after the works took place.

Counsellor Evans said: 'Residents and taxpayers deserve to know if the Council inspected the road after these works and, as the road had just been repaired by contractors, who is going to fix the issues.' He is seeking clarification on the cost of the improvement works between Hinton Waldrist and Buckland, when inspections occurred, and what action is being taken to repair defects including fading road markings and uneven road surfaces.

Oxfordshire County Council said the surface dressing was in line with the approved code of practice. Following completion, the area experienced prolonged periods of exceptionally high weather. The council added that additional dusting treatments have already been undertaken and further inspections are planned with close monitoring ongoing.

The council said any further fixes will be determined when temperatures reduce and the surface condition can be fully assessed.

How it is being reported

• Councillor set to interrogate council over botched repairs on major A-roadA councillor is set to question why "botched" repairs on a major A-road resurfaced only months ago still haven't been fixed.Oxfordshire Guardian · 2 Nov, 12:30
• Councillor set to interrogate council over botched repairs on major A-roadA councillor is set to question why "botched" repairs on a major A-road resurfaced only months ago still haven't been fixed.Oxford Mail · 2 Nov, 12:30

In this story: Lee Evans · Oxfordshire County Council · A420 · Buckland · Southmoor · Hinton Waldrist

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