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Road worn badly with pot holes

Reported via desktop in the Potholes / Highway Condition category anonymously at 11:41, Saturday 17 January 2026

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8707782.

The road is worn and has potholes along the B4100 between Pontins Garage and the right turn towards Kings Sutton stretch of road where cars actually try avoiding the damaged road.

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 11:41, Saturday 17 January 2026

  • Road condition is deteriorating fast. Many potholes and failed road surface along this stretch of road between the Pontings Garage (OX17 3NY) and turn off for Kings Sutton. Cars are having to go into on-coming lanes to avoid pot holes, causing dangerous driving conditions.

    Posted anonymously at 08:48, Thursday 22 January 2026

  • 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 2 repair. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 7 days.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 16:38, Friday 23 January 2026

  • The road by the Kings Sutton turn on the Aynho Road is disgraceful... I've just got a puncture because I hit a large pot hole... A car behind me had to pull over because they hit the same hole and needed to check there vehicle..

    Posted anonymously at 17:39, Sunday 25 January 2026

  • Investigation: Not Started (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:42, Monday 26 January 2026

  • Photos if helpful for anyone making a claim

    Posted anonymously at 14:32, Monday 26 January 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled - 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 2 repair. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 7 days. This Scheduled to start and be completed on 27/01/26

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    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
    You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighways

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 20:15, Monday 26 January 2026

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

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:36, Tuesday 27 January 2026

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

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:29, Tuesday 27 January 2026

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