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Pothole caused blow out

Reported via desktop in the Pothole (NH) category anonymously at 17:40, Fri 17 March 2023

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 4324137.

Two potholes directly on the driving line when entering the M62Easstbound. This caused a blow out and damaged rim to my vehicle. Managed to pull off at Rainhill junction to get RAC assistance. New tyre fitted at a cost of £140 and damaged cause to alloys( new replacement could cost up to £400. How to I get compensation for this Ps I noticed other vehicles parked on the hard shoulder the next day slightly past this point with flat tyres also.

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  • Thank you for contacting National Highways,

    Your report of a pothole has been passed to the relevant team. We’ll inspect the issue and raise a job for a remedial repair if required.

    If you’d like a more detailed response, or info about how to make a claim, please contact our 24hr contact centre on:

    Telephone 0300 123 5000 Email info@nationalhighways.co.uk

    Kind regards, National Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by National Highways at 13:13, Mon 20 March 2023

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