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Pot hole on the M61 just before J8 north bound

Reported via mobile in the Pothole (NH) category anonymously at 12:44, Saturday 24 January 2026

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8757656.

There is a large pot hole on the M61 just before Junction 8 north bound. Between lane 1 and lane 2. We hit this pot hole at speed (70mph) which lifted the car to a point that the passengers drink in the cars cup holder jumped out and fell on the car floor. I’m not sure what damage has been done to the front near side wheel. Ie cracks in the alloy wheel. I need to get it inspected.

Updates

  • 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 13:31, Monday 2 February 2026

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