Fixed
Multiple large, deep potholes from Bucknall woods to Grange Farm
Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8698668.
Very large set of pot holes from Bucknell Woods to Grange Farm turning. Last night on 15/1/2026 i counted 4 cars that had stopped on the road with flat tyres. VERY DANGEROUS for oncoming traffic especially with added traffic from A43 contraflow. Head on or side on collision becoming likely. Please assess this stretch of road.
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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There are still cars abandoned by the side of the road having had blow outs. One is at the entrance to Grange Farm. The pot hole repairs carried out on Thursday seem to be temporary a likely to open up again in the coming weeks. The stretch of road still has parts where the road is falling away into the verge causing cars to swerve or brake hard causing delays and dangerous situations
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Investigation: Completed (Fixed on site) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and carried out an immediate semi-permanent repair. We will continue to monitor the condition as part of our routine highway inspection schedule. Should you notice the defect worsening, please inform us by raising a new enquiry. However a road closure for 2 days has been planned for 26/01 and 27/01 and a 10 day closure from 16/03 to 27/03 for the stretch of road from Abthrope cross roads to West End, Silverstone for extensive repair works
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The Abthorpe road is still dangerous and deteriorating. Especially opposite Bucknall Woods.
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Thank you for providing an update. 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 (Fixed on site) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and carried out an immediate semi-permanent repair. We will continue to monitor the condition as part of our routine highway inspection schedule. Should you notice the defect worsening, please inform us by raising a new enquiry. However a 10 day closure is scheduled from 16/03 to 27/03 for the stretch of road from Abthrope cross roads to West End, Silverstone for extensive repair works
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The temporary fix has already broken and the road continues to be dangerous. Another example of poor workmanship and a road that is likely to cause a head on collision or heavy braking especially in the dark or in rush hour.
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Thank you for providing an update. 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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The temporary fix has already broken and the road continues to be dangerous. Another example of poor workmanship and a road that is likely to cause a head on collision or heavy braking especially in the dark or in rush hour.
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Investigation: Completed (Fixed on site) - We have attended the location and works have been completed. Your enquiry will now be closed. If for any reason you believe we have not attended the correct defect, please inform us by raising a new enquiry.
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.