First reported 17 Sep 2013•Latest report 21 May 2024
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes failures or hazards involving inadequate drainage, runoff control or related remedial measures that leave public pedestrian paths, roads or carriageways with recurring hazardous surface water, including the anchor's pooled water at the base of steps and comparable road flooding, spillage or pooling.
Not included
Excludes the existing narrower concern limited to public-road street drainage where the assertion does not support the broader public-route surface-water condition.
Excludes generic highway maintenance, path-surface or road-condition deficiencies where hazardous surface water or drainage is not identified.
Excludes flooding or water hazards in buildings, premises, waterways or other settings that are not public pedestrian or vehicular routes.
Excludes isolated wet-weather slipperiness where no recurring pooling, spillage, flooding or deficient drainage control is identified.
Reports
12
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
16
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2013–2024
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
33
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Cornwall Council2
Cambridgeshire County Council1
Cumberland Council1
Cumbria County Council1
Denbighshire County Council1
Devon County Council1
Devon Highways1
Dorset Council1
Gloucestershire County Council1
National Highways1
West Sussex County Council1
English county council5
English unitary authority4
National road infrastructure body1
Sub-organisation1
Welsh county council1
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Concerns raised1
Failure to manage and monitor flooding and standing water on the road
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
Action
Clear the French Drain, expose and assess its drainage pipe, undertake any necessary clearing or replacement, and reinstate the drainage media.
Stated by Cambridgeshire County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 23 May 2024.
Action
Skim carriageway verges and clear roadside gullies.
Stated by Cambridgeshire County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 23 May 2024.
Action
Test and monitor the remediation works for effectiveness in removing flooding and surface-water risk.
Stated by Cambridgeshire County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 23 May 2024.
Action
Inspect the A1307 monthly and increase monitoring during heavy rainfall events.
Stated by Cambridgeshire County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 23 May 2024.
North Wales (East and Central)
Concerns raised2
Failure to control surface water and flooding on the A539 near the Wenfrwd Pocket Park entrance
Failure to control flooding on the highway near the Sun Trevor Public House
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.6
Action
Clear storm-affected drainage gullies and channels on the A539.
Stated by Denbighshire County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 19 December 2023.
Action
Erect warning signs at the Wenffrwd Junction and Sun Inn locations alerting motorists to possible water or ice.
Stated by Denbighshire County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 19 December 2023.
Action
Contact the adjacent field owner about possible land alterations to help retain excess water.
Stated by Denbighshire County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 19 December 2023.
Action
Continue investigating drainage improvements at the Sun Inn location.
Stated by Denbighshire County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 19 December 2023.
Action
Rectify private-land drainage flows and clear debris from the historical stone drainage feature.
Stated by Denbighshire County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 19 December 2023.
Action
Add the drainage feature to the critical-culvert list and monitor it more closely.
Stated by Denbighshire County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 19 December 2023.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
The Wenffrwd runoff is not a specific safety concern, does not make the highway impassable, and is unrelated to highway infrastructure.
Stated by Denbighshire County CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
The Wenffrwd surface-water issue is not considered to require remedial action because it occurs only during heavy or extended rainfall.
Stated by Denbighshire County CouncilNo action considered necessaryThe respondent said that no further action was needed.
Cumbria
Concerns raised1
Failure to prevent water pooling on the path at the base of the steps
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Install additional drainage to prevent standing water in the area.
Stated by Cumberland CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 June 2023.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
The Council does not inspect or maintain the land, paths or steps because they are not Council structures or areas within its inspection responsibility.
Stated by Cumberland CouncilOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
United Utilities is responsible for the defective water and sewerage systems contributing to standing water and has repaired and is monitoring them.
Stated by Cumberland CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Mid Kent and Medway
Concerns raised1
Failure of road drainage to prevent water running across the carriageway
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
Action
Jet and survey the London-bound drainage system to improve drainage efficiency and identify remedial requirements.
Stated by National HighwaysStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 19 December 2022.
Action
Complete drainage remedial works, including cleaning channels, drains, gullies and catchpits, repairing drainage pitches, installing a drainage pipe and adding an asphalt kerb.
Stated by National HighwaysStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 19 December 2022.
Action
Deliver the M20 Medway and Allington Deck Refurbishment scheme, including carriageway refurbishment and higher-grip, faster-draining Hot Rolled Asphalt surfacing.
Stated by National HighwaysStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 19 December 2022.
Action
Replace the distributor road’s vehicle restraint system and drainage as part of the refurbishment scheme.
Stated by National HighwaysStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 19 December 2022.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Concerns raised2
Failure to implement feasible road drainage improvements
Converging surface water on the A390 during heavy rainfall
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Improve drainage by installing combined kerb drainage, additional surface-water gullies, and increased carrier-drain capacity.
Stated by Corserv Solutions LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 4 January 2023.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Concerns raised2
Converging surface water on the A390 during heavy rainfall
Failure to implement feasible road drainage improvements
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Erect warning signs on both approaches alerting drivers to possible surface water on the road ahead.
Stated by Cornwall CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 27 May 2021.
Action
Replace existing Coliza Hill slip-road gully grids with larger-capacity gratings.
Stated by Cornwall CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 27 May 2021.
Action
Undertake detailed drainage and topographical surveys of the main road alignment.
Stated by Cornwall CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 27 May 2021.
West Sussex
Concerns raised1
Recurring zone 1 drain blockages from debris and silt
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Operate and periodically optimise a countywide, risk-based gully-cleansing programme using silt, flooding and cleansing data.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 8 November 2019.
Action
Record Zone 1 blockages as obstructions before cleansing and include them in cleansing-data and defect reporting.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 8 November 2019.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Officer assessment of flooding reports, ad hoc cleansing, and use of recorded data are considered sufficient to address drainage risks and inform future optimisation.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Gloucestershire
Concerns raised1
Failure of roadside drainage to prevent standing and running water on the A424
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
The site was not considered to have an established flooding or drainage problem, based on only one slight prior incident and no subsequent reports.
Stated by Gloucestershire County CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Dorset
Concerns raised1
Failure of surface-water drainage on the road stretch
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Resurface the B3091, adjusting the road camber to improve drainage and reduce surface water.
Stated by Dorset CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 29 July 2019.
Action
Clean the drainage system serving the affected highway section.
Stated by Dorset CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 29 July 2019.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Existing resurfacing improvements are considered sufficient, so no further work is planned at this location for the time being.
Stated by Dorset CouncilExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Exeter and Greater Devon
Concerns raised2
Inadequate carriageway drainage capacity for heavy rain
Failure to keep central reservation drainage clear
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.5
Action
Provide temporary sandbag mitigation to direct excess rainwater into the gully and away from the carriageway.
Stated by National HighwaysStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 1 July 2018.
Action
Install an additional gully adjacent to the existing gully to increase rainwater interception and prevent water reaching the carriageway.
Stated by National HighwaysStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 1 July 2018.
Action
Design and construct a further gully approximately 100 metres uphill to increase drainage capacity and reduce water reaching the lower gully.
Stated by National HighwaysStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 1 July 2018.
Action
Conduct a wider drainage study with detailed modelling to identify further work mitigating the risk of a similar collision.
Stated by National HighwaysStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 1 July 2018.
Action
Flag the location as a flooding hotspot and conduct weekly inspections with material removal or service-provider intervention when required.
Stated by National HighwaysStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 1 July 2018.
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Includes failures or hazards involving inadequate drainage, runoff control or related remedial measures that leave public pedestrian paths, roads or carriageways with recurring hazardous surface water, including the anchor's pooled water at the base of steps and comparable road flooding, spillage or pooling.
