Roads and Pathways Maintenance

Information on hazards, maintenance and changes to roads or pathways and how to report a pothole in Stevenage

Category Items

Pathway Hazards and Maintenance

Information on pathway maintenance and what to do if there is an obstruction.
Demonstrations and parades

In certain circumstances the Council may close roads to allow special events or parades to take place.
Potholes

A pothole is where the surface of the road has been eroded and a hollow has formed. The highway authority, Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for the maintenace and repair of the roads within Hertfordshire.
Dropped kerbs for vehicle crossover

Dropped kerbs for vehicle crossover can be requested by residents at a cost. In some locations planning permission may be required. The Council carries out this work on behalf of the highway authority, Hertfordshire County Council.
Roads and Highways - Access Requests

Information about access to residential or commercial property over the pavement i.e. dropped kerbs for vehicle access.
Road markings and signage - street name plates

The Council is responsible for the naming of streets and for providing street name plates in Stevenage.
Road adoption

Road adoption is a term used to describe how the highway authority, Hertfordshire County Council, can take over the maintenance responsibility of a ‘private street’.