To report road maintenance issues in Oxford, use the link below. Your report will be directed to the appropriate authority for inspection and repair, based on location and issue type. Track the progress online or opt for email updates.
Report a road maintenance issue (via Oxfordshire County Council website)
Traffic lights
Report faults in traffic signals to Oxfordshire County Council. Any issue, from minor to hazardous, can be reported on their Traffic Signals page.
Road markings
New road markings are done by Oxfordshire County Council, while existing markings on minor roads are maintained by the City Council. For details, visit the Road Markings page on the Oxfordshire County Council website.
Oxford Direct Services offer road marking services. Visit the Road Marking page on the ODS website for more information or to request a quote.
Manhole covers
Manhole covers are usually managed by utility companies. If a dangerous cover is reported, we'll identify the owner and arrange to make it safe.
Bollards
Bollards on minor roads are maintained by Oxford City Council, while other bollards, like rising bollards, are managed by Oxfordshire County Council.
Gullies
We clean gullies on minor roads annually. Blocked gullies are inspected within 5 days of reporting and cleaned within 28 days, in some cases further investigation will be required.
ODS (Oxford Direct Services) provides charged services for retrieving items from gullies and other drainage services. Visit the Drainage team page on the ODS website to make a report or for more information on charged services.
Street lighting
Oxfordshire County Council handles street lighting in the city. For information or to report a fault, visit their Street Lighting page.
Other road maintenance
For information on bridges, dropped kerbs, traffic signals, street lighting, roadside trees and hedges, and traffic management, visit the Street Maintenance pages of the Oxfordshire County Council website.
Private road or land maintenance
Oxford Direct Services offers a range of commercial services for private roads and land, including road marking, signage, vehicle access crossings, and civil engineering works. Visit the ODS website for more details.
