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Numerous potholes and road damage

Reported via mobile in the Potholes / Highway Condition category anonymously at 15:45, Tuesday 14 April 2026

Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 9293026.

The state of this stretch of the A605 is posing a danger to everyone using it. There are numerous potholes and areas where the road surface is damaged. Vehicles are having to weave in and out to avoid them. This is dangerous and could cause an accident on what is already a dangerous stretch of road. This needs to be addressed urgently.

Updates

  • If you believe that your concerns are an emergency (such as flooding, dangerous potholes/carriageway defects, highway obstructions, fallen trees), please call 0300 126 3000, Monday to Friday (9.00 to 17.00). Outside these hours, please call 01604 651074.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 15:45, Tuesday 14 April 2026

  • 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 North Northamptonshire Council at 15:45, Tuesday 14 April 2026

  • 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.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 07:49, Tuesday 21 April 2026

  • This road is still dangerous, with numerous potholes which cars are having to swerve to avoid.

    Posted anonymously at 16:17, Tuesday 12 May 2026
    Still open, via questionnaire

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

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 09:35, Wednesday 13 May 2026

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 17:01, Tuesday 9 June 2026

  • Still not repaired and it’s getting worse. It poses a danger because drivers, including lorries, are swerving to avoid the worst areas.

    Posted anonymously at 08:53, Wednesday 8 July 2026
    Still open, via questionnaire

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

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 13:32, Friday 17 July 2026

  • Investigation: Not Started (Defect Found), Defect Repair: To be Rescheduled

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 14:47, Monday 20 July 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: To be Rescheduled - Thank you for your enquiry. We are currently managing a high number of requests, which has resulted in extended timescales for some works. Please be assured that your enquiry has received our full attention. At this stage, we are unable to provide an exact date or timescale for completion.

    Works are prioritised based on safety, risk, and overall impact across the network, and some issues may take longer to programme as a result. If you believe it presents an immediate safety concern, please report this so it can be reassessed as a priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we manage this across the wider network.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 15:47, Tuesday 21 July 2026

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