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Pothole in the right hand lane of the M61 as the lanes split fromm A666 (right 2 lanes) and then the left 2 lanes go to the M61. Just before or just as you enter under the bridge front passenger side pothole in the right of those 2 left lanes (fast lane). Almighty slam and damage to tyre and wheel needing replacement

Reported via desktop in the Pothole (NH) category anonymously at 17:38, Tuesday 25 February 2025

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7188377.

Please see above. I have damaged to my vehicle now and need to claim for cost of repair. This pothole had been there for at least 4 days as I slightly clipped this on Friday evening then the following Monday. Boom massive bang and damage to vehicle. Fuming

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  • Thank you for making your report. We have asked our inspection team to attend this location and assess the issue.

    If any work is needed, they will arrange for this to happen. Should no immediate work be required we will continue to monitor this during our regular inspections.

    Although we always aim to complete repairs as quickly as possible, timescales do vary as we try to minimise disruption to customers by combining activities into single closures and always ensuring the safety of our people.

    Kind regards National Highways

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by National Highways at 09:42, Thursday 27 February 2025

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