Investigating
Blocked drain causing flooding on road/pathway
Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8273123.
On Lower Street, Kettering as you approach Northall Bridge there is a severe drainage issue which is causing flooding on the footpath and road (Lower Street) during heavy rains.
Please can these drains be unblocked as a priority as we approach winter and the situation will be made worse.
(it could be multiple drains that need clearing in the area)
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 180 days (26 weeks), however we are currently operating for completion to be within 90 days. Please be assured that you will receive an update once repairs are concluded.
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///jeeps.miles.lift
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On going issue- Water constantly on the road due to the weather but also the blocked drain. Blocking access and exit from properties. Issue is really bad and is ongoing.
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. We attended site to complete the repairs on 19/11/2025.
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The drains are still blocked and about half way up the hill the road was dug up for fibre optics and all the mud from the excavations came down the hill and has blocked the drains again. Every time there is rain the road floods and comes up above the pavement threatening the homes. There is water on the road now and this has covered 2 of the Anglian Water inspection covers on the pavement are covered and the water is not draining away.
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