Investigating
Deep, pothole on bend
Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8698103.
Several months of a now very deep, pothole on nearside, on the bend, as you head north. When meeting oncoming traffic, there is no option other than stop, otherwise serious damage to your vehicle or yourself (if on a cycle)
Updates
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Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the defect meets the requirement for a Priority 4 repair. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 26 weeks. Our current average response time for a Priority 4 repair is 59 days.
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This is even bigger and even more of a danger to traffic particularly cyclists and light vehicles
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the defect meets the requirement for a Priority 4 repair. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 26 weeks. Our current average response time for a Priority 4 repair is 59 days.
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The potholes on the bend (not the junction) have not been touched and getting deeper and deeper
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Investigation: Completed (Duplicate), Defect Repair: Not Started - We can confirm that we have already been made aware of this issue. The expected completion date for these works will be 22/07/2026.
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There’s STILL a deep hole in the bend that’s not been investigated
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. The defect has been re‑inspected and remains a P4 priority. It is being managed within the agreed SLA timescales, so no immediate action is required at this stage. The expected completion date for these works will be 22/07/2026.
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