The Doward Ring Road in Great Doward, Ross-on-Wye has been subject to significant deterioration, posing a serious safety risk to residents, commuters and all other road users. The condition of the road is leading to concerns about the potential for accidents, as well as causing unnecessary damage to motor vehicles. This petition calls upon the local authority to take immediate action to address these issues.

The roads in and around Great Doward are critical to the daily lives of its residents and are essential for ensuring the smooth functioning of local businesses and services. However, the current state of the Doward Ring Road reflects a lack of maintenance and oversight. Potholes, uneven surfaces, and crumbling edges are not only hazardous to vehicles but can also lead to accidents that endanger lives.

Implementing an annual maintenance regime is a sustainable and necessary solution. Regular inspections and timely repair work can significantly extend the lifespan of the roadway and reduce the long-term costs associated with emergency repairs. Many towns across the UK have successfully adopted similar measures, demonstrating improvements in road safety and reductions in maintenance costs.

Statistics from RAC Foundation highlight that road defects contribute to a significant number of motoring accidents across the UK each year. Proactive road maintenance can prevent such incidents from occurring on our local streets.

This ePetition ran from 22/04/2025 to 28/04/2025 and has now finished.

184 people signed this ePetition.