Request ID: FOI-2250-2223 Date published: 05 January 2023
You asked
Burdett Road
In relation to the time period 27 July 2013 to 27 July 2016, please confirm:
- What inspection regime was in place for the road (frequency and nature of the inspections, records that to be made during and post inspections);
- When the road was inspected;
- What defects were noted during the inspection prior to the incident occurring on 27 July 2016;
- Whether any complaints were received in relation to the condition of the road (and, if so, when);
- What work was done on the road in terms of maintenance or repair during the above-mentioned time span, i.e. 2013 to 2016;
- When TfL was notified of the incident; and
- What steps TfL took/works completed to the manhole post notification of the incident.
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-2250-2223
Thank you for your request received on 6 December 2022 asking for information about Burdett Road.
Your request will be processed in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we [do hold/ hold some of] the information you require. You asked:
In relation to the time period 27 July 2013 to 27 July 2016, please confirm:
• What inspection regime was in place for the road (frequency and nature of the inspections, records that to be made during and post inspections) • When the road was inspected • What defects were noted during the inspection prior to the incident occurring on 27 July 2016 • What work was done on the road in terms of maintenance or repair during the above-mentioned time span, i.e. 2013 to 2016;
Inspections were carried out on a monthly basis. Please find attached records for Burdett Road, covering inspections, defects, and dates of when maintenance/repairs works were carried out during the time span 2013 – 2016 as requested.
• Whether any complaints were received in relation to the condition of the road (and, if so, when)
TfL records show that no complaints were received in relation to the condition of the road for the manhole in question.
• When TfL was notified of the incident; and
TfL records show that we were notified on 27/07/2016:
LOHAC CENTRAL
27/07/16
PEM-2120145
A1205,BURDETT ROAD,,(ST PAUL`S WAY JNCT TO EAST INDIA DOCK RD),E14
A1205,BURDETT ROAD,,(ST PAUL`S WAY JNCT TO EAST INDIA DOCK RD),E14
CLOSED
Telephone
ENQUIRY / ECO / CWY / CWD
Carriageway Defect
MHC DAMAGED IN CW - UNKNOWN -HIGH PRIORITY
1
27/07/16
MHC ONE SIDE LID IS STUCK ON BUS FLOOR - MADE SAFE PARTLY MISSING MHC WITH CONES AND BARRIERS - TW R
536845.9375
181517.3906
•What steps TfL took/works completed to the manhole post notification of the incident.
Please see below:
NMS-647237/P
C4_HLSR/5760/1
27/07/16
0000A12050/00060
A1205,BURDETT ROAD,,(ST PAUL`S WAY JNCT TO EAST INDIA DOCK RD),E14
(COMPLETED) - A1205 Burdett Road N/B c/w opposite mile end park and bike hire station near j/w Agnes Street
CLOSED
92
SAFETY INSEPECTION
MAINTENANCE
A-CG
Covers,Gratings,Frames,Boxes
IRLD
Rocking under load
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Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
