The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of DH2 2LE:

Van parked on path and grass, 3rd April

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:40:31 +0100
54.85572 -1.585899

Camper van parks on pathway and grass land ,ripping up the grass and not leaving any walkway for pedestrians and children playing and pushchair,not sure if someone is living in the van

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Double parking, 4th January

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:15:01 +0000
54.850958 -1.571745

The white car belongs to a neighbour and she regularily double parks and blocks other vehicles in. Today it is my vehicle. She lives at lumley terrace. This has been ongoing for the 3 years I have lived here and she has been blocking me in for a few hours today.

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Litter along hard shoulder and onto slip road, 11th November

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 20:33:27 +0000
54.871417 -1.567568

On the slip road along the A1 and down to the A167, the litter is awful! This road was supposed to be picked in October as you told me several times, and yet hasn't been touched! There are piles of pipes, loads of rubbish and it is old and just ignored.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A1(M), North Lodge, Durham
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Illegal parking blocking road and drive (opposite drop curb drive way), 28th September

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:20:40 +0100
54.874142 -1.61716

This van frequently causes issues for all residents. There is work being undertaken by Virgin Media, this means parking is more tricky than normal... however dumping your big van illegally opposite a droppee curb council tax residential drive.

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Drains not working, 10th September

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:53:35 +0100
54.856132 -1.578213

Drains rear of bede court (murray road) require cleaning as rain water is flooding property gardens
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Drains not working, 10th September

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:53:26 +0100
54.856132 -1.578213

Drains rear of bede court (murray road) require cleaning as rain water is flooding property gardens
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Horrible Road Surface ON A1M from Here to J62, 1st August

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:08:57 +0100
54.865893 -1.564214

The road surface is very smooth then it goes to the horrible loud road surface and its louder the concrete please redo this road surface up to Junction 62 when your going to Durham the road surface is smooth to loud and repeats its and its getting annoying
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A1(M), North Lodge, Durham
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Light unit no longer facing traffic, 24th July

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:37:36 +0100
54.865866 -1.566012

Full traffic light unit has swivelled on its mounting pivot and is no longer facing the traffic approaching the roundabout from Blind Lane. The unit affected is reported to be "on" the roundabout. No information as to how long this has been affected.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Blind Lane, North Lodge, Chester-le-Street
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Replace the barrier from here to (J63) up to (J65- J64), 28th June

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:19:04 +0100
54.87039 -1.567638

This dangerous barrier is really thin and it could risk someone crashing through this is very dangerous and it needs replacing. its just like a piece of string and small bits of rusted metal for the stands. This Need changed into a concrete barrier Please National Highways this is the busiest areas of the A1(M) so replace the barrier from here to (J63) up to (J65- J64)
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A1(M), North Lodge, Durham
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Dangerous Barrier damaged, 28th June

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:12:25 +0100
54.871882 -1.567867

This dangerous barrier is really thin and it could risk someone crashing through this is very dangerous and it needs replacing. its just like a piece of string and small bits of rusted metal for the stands. This Need changed into a concrete barrier Please National Highways this is the busiest areas of the A1(M)
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A1(M), North Lodge, Durham
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Adding A Concrete Step Barrier From Junction 63 to Junction 65,, 17th June

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 18:46:55 +0100
54.869968 -1.567535

So I don't know why there this really thin plastic barrier placed here its very dangerous because you can crash through it so upgrade it to a Concrete Step Barrier and drainage will be added through here. from this pinned point to Junction 65, (Birtley,)
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A1(M), North Lodge, Durham
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Another grot spot, 27th February

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:11:24 +0000
54.869783 -1.567158

Hi, another grot spot on the grotty A1 that hasn't been cleared for several months. Drive past same rubbish everyday. On the bank between the A1 and the off slip for CLS. Any plans? your moto is to keep the motorways predominantly litter free.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A1(M), Chester-le-Street
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Temporary traffic lights, 7th September

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:02:48 +0100
54.861327 -1.591914

Stuck on red in both directions.tailbacks being caused.
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Traffic light sign, 8th August

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:44:31 +0100
54.861763 -1.574085

The traffic light sign is put infront of 2 driveways . When lights are on red the traffic will be blocking both driveways .. my husband will be pulling trailer and if the drive is blocked he won't be able to get onto drive this will cause total blockage on road !! Surely common sense is ruled out !!!
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Smashed bus stop, 1st May

Sun, 01 May 2022 20:07:22 +0100
54.86697 -1.574013

Bus stop has been crashed into, no vehicles present but there is glass all over the road, will cause an accident if not cleaned as people sudden breaking as approaching or swerving onto oncoming traffic
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Pothole it’s the hole outlined area including roadside kerbs that’s in a poor state., 7th March

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:42:51 +0000
54.861393 -1.56894

Pothole it’s the hole outlined area including roadside kerbs that’s in a poor state. this is on the side of the bp garage at the entrance.

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Tree / branches leaning on slip road at chester le street, 16th February

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:44:47 +0000
54.870233 -1.567324

Theres a branch from a tree hanging over slip road south bound at Chester le street and has hit my car. Noticed it for the past 2 weeks
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A1(M), Picktree
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Graffiti, 15th January

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:42:26 +0000
54.871861 -1.568052

Covers fencing and entire sign by road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A1(M), Picktree
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Cannot read street name so fade, 3rd December

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:06:02 +0000
54.873223 -1.606524

People been complaining when trying to find the post office in this street

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Terrible timings, 4th November

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:58:41 +0000
54.866867 -1.564448

Lights only remain on green for 6 seconds. It's causing chaos on the sliproad and A1M due to the build up of traffic. Long traffic delays. This started on the 1st November.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Picktree Lane, Chester-le-Street
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