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Road is very narrow
Reported via mobile in the Other street defect category anonymously at 20:43, Saturday 29 August 2026
Sent to London Borough of Bexley less than a minute later. Report ref: 10022395.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to raise a serious concern regarding the condition and width of the road in our area.
As shown in the attached photographs, the road is extremely narrow, particularly towards the top, and this is making it very difficult for vehicles to pass safely. I am regularly being forced to drive onto the kerb in order to get through, which is causing damage to my van and potentially other vehicles as well.
This is not only an inconvenience or a vehicle damage issue; I am extremely concerned about the potential impact on emergency services. If there were to be a fire, or if a resident became seriously ill and required an ambulance, I am worried that emergency vehicles may not be able to access the properties at the top of the road due to the restricted space and parked vehicles.
This could potentially result in a serious delay in an emergency, which is a major concern for the safety of everyone living in the area.
I would therefore ask that the road and parking situation be urgently assessed to determine whether measures can be put in place to improve access. This could include reviewing parking restrictions, introducing appropriate markings, or considering any other measures necessary to ensure that emergency vehicles can safely reach all properties.
I have attached photographs to demonstrate the problem and the limited space available.
I would appreciate it if this matter could be investigated as soon as possible and if you could advise what action can be taken.
Kind regards
Updates
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State changed to: Investigating
Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 08:36, Tuesday 1 September 2026
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Following further investigations, we can confirm that the issue identified in this report does not currently exceed the Council's threshold where further action would be required at this stage. Further information on these guidelines can be found on our website:
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We will continue to monitor the situation and take the necessary steps if and when the issue does meet the Councils requirements for action.
If you feel the problem deteriorates or requires further investigation in the future, please let us know.
We thank you for reporting this matter for our attention.
State changed to: No further action
Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 15:31, Tuesday 8 September 2026
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