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While driving on a country road near postcode NN12 8EQ on 16 December 2025 at 7pm, the vehicle encountered a long stretch of severely uneven and damaged road surface. The defect was extensive, unavoidable, and not marked with any warning signs or hazard indicators. Passing over this damaged section caused a significant impact, which immediately triggered a warning alert on the vehicle’s dashboard. The road condition has caused suspected mechanical damage, and the vehicle is currently awaiting inspection.

Reported via desktop in the Potholes / Highway Condition category anonymously at 12:34, Wed 17 December 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8559331.

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The issue arose because the road surface is poorly maintained, with long-standing damage and unevenness that creates a safety hazard for road users. There were no warning signs, temporary hazard markers, or road markings to alert drivers to the dangerous condition. As a result, the defect was not visible in time to avoid it safely.

This lack of maintenance and absence of warnings means the road does not meet the expected safety standard. Drivers are exposed to sudden, unavoidable impacts that can cause vehicle damage and potentially put occupants at risk. In this case, the unsafe road condition directly led to damage to the vehicle and triggered a dashboard warning.

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 12:35, Wed 17 December 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. A Community Steward has assessed the location and we can confirm that the defect meets the requirement for a Priority 2 repair. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 7 days.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 07:33, Thu 18 December 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:50, Fri 19 December 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Ongoing

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:24, Mon 22 December 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Work Completed

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:02, Mon 22 December 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.