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Large potholes along the road from joining at Daventry until junction to long buckby

Reported via mobile in the Potholes / Highway Condition category anonymously at 18:51, Saturday 24 January 2026

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8759815.

The pot holes are large, unavoidable and on this stretch of road throughout. They are a serious danger particularly in the dark. Cars swerving to avoid the holes risk causing a head on accident with another vehicle.

This road has been like this for several months and needs urgent safety checks aswell as urgent repairs.

Updates

  • 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.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 18:51, Saturday 24 January 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Temporary Repair Completed - A permanent repair will be carried out in the next 28 days.) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and carried out an immediate temporary repair. In accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, a permanent repair will be completed within 28 days.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:32, Wednesday 28 January 2026

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    This is an extremely deep and dangerous pothole. It is unavoidable and will continue to cause serious damage to vehicles if left.

    Posted anonymously at 10:40, Thursday 12 February 2026

  • 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.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:40, Thursday 12 February 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Temporary Repair Completed - A permanent repair will be carried out in the next 28 days.) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and carried out an immediate temporary repair. In accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, a permanent repair will be completed within 28 days.
    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
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    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 16:37, Tuesday 17 February 2026

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