The dangerous condition of School Lane, beside Bushey’s war memorial, has left residents alarmed.
The road serves three schools, Ashfield Junior, Merry Hill Infants and St Margaret’s, and is described as a hazard for children, cyclists and elderly pedestrians.
Currently, there are 25 potholes and 38 trenches, while the pavements are also uneven. Rusting, bent metal bollards near the war memorial and outside the schools also add to the dangers.
Residents have reported that the road has been in this state for years, patched repeatedly but never properly resurfaced.
Drivers navigating around potholes and school traffic face increased risks, and residents fear a serious accident may be imminent.
Campaigners are calling on Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to urgently resurface School Lane, arguing the work cannot wait any longer.
A spokesperson for HCC said: “This year the county council is investing £30million in a year-round routine maintenance programme including fixing potholes, plus a further £107million on highways and related transport infrastructure, including longer term resurfacing and reconstruction of Hertfordshire’s roads to help stop potholes forming.”
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