Resident says pothole meant she had to get new tyre
THE hard-hat crusader has been spotted out and about yet again – flagging up the city's road problems.
Pothole Pete was this time in Elburton. A resident had let him know of a surface issue which she says had led to her having to buy a new tyre.
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PATROL: Pothole Pete examines the road surface in Vinery Lane
Marylyn Hanbridge reported potholes on Vinery Lane – a popular shortcut for commuters.
"It's shockingly bad down there. I had so much trouble I had to get a new tyre," said the 78-year-old.
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"Lots of people use the lane on a daily basis – I feel it's an accident waiting to happen," she added.
"It should be looked at because with the winter coming and frosts it will only get worse."
After Pothole Pete reported the problem to Plymouth City Council it was revealed that an inspector had in fact visited the site.
A Plymouth Transport and Highways spokeswoman, said: "Vinery Lane is the responsibility of Plymouth City Council and we had an inspector there yesterday. .
"It is likely to be added to the resurfacing programme of works this financial year."
Comments
by PLYMFOX01
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 1:34PM
“Why go bleating to the local media over this? Why not report it to the council instead? Might I suggest whilst potholes are unacceptable, her tyre may have already been life expired and she was looking for someone to blame other than the fact she couldnt be bothered to get her tyre replaced.”
by PLYMOUTHSTAR
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 1:33PM
“I wrote to the council moths ago about the gigantic pot hole by the bustops on Weston Park road near Limetree road and St Martins Avenue....and nothings been done. I saw an elderly lady fall because of it and even the people helping her up before she got hit by a car fell backwards becuase of the pot hole - its a disgrace!
Council should also look at the roads in Cattedown such as Tresillion Street...its like riding a rollercoaster along there because of the countless ups and downs.
why bother paying road tax and council tax if our roads and home area's are left to fall apart?!?!?!”
by Waltersmith
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 12:42PM
“They are not deep potholes and wouldn't have cause tyre damage. I think the lady should be questioned re having defective tyres on her car.
@nevman.
You are correct. They have pulled the Venue story now”
by Nevman
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 12:10PM
“People can and should report potholes to the council, not the paper - because, once reported, the council is financially liable for the damage caused by an unrepaired hole and therefore has an interest in filling it in ASAP.
This is the best campaign you can dredge up, even though there are matters of concern which aren't covered. For example, we aren't allowed to comment on the five marines arrested for suspected murder (although an Olympic diver is allowed to express her unquestioning support, which rather blows any arguments about 'prejudicing the investigation' out of the water), and the Herald consistently refuses to peer closely into the murky waters surrounding the airport lease and the incinerator deal.
A giant Playmobil figure - how appropriate as a representative of the Herald.
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by Pilly40
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 8:55AM
“A Plymouth Transport and Highways spokeswoman, said: "Vinery Lane is the responsibility of Plymouth City Council and we had an inspector there yesterda”