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Big Pothole

Reported via mobile in the Pothole (NH) category anonymously at 22:20, Thursday 15 January 2026

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8697868.

Very large pothole in lane 1, about half a mile away from junction 9 heading towards London. I hit it this evening and immediately got a puncture at 70mph. This is an incredibly dangerous and busy area. I was stuck on the hard shoulder. I will be claiming for the damage.

Updates

  • Pothole still there and very dangerous for all road users, it is more than a pothole it’s like a crater in the ground

    Posted anonymously at 19:25, Sunday 18 January 2026

  • 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 16:25, Monday 19 January 2026

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