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Pothole Plight: Driver Stranded, Road Repaired
24 Feb
Summary
- Driver stranded for two hours after tyre burst hitting a large pothole.
- Nine other cars reportedly suffered similar damage from the road defect.
- Council completed emergency and further repairs on the affected road.
A driver experienced a two-hour ordeal after hitting a deep pothole on B4038 Kilsby Lane, resulting in a burst tyre. The incident occurred around 19:30 GMT on February 6th, necessitating a call for mobile tyre repair. The driver reported the road's dangerous state to West Northamptonshire Council, stating approximately nine other vehicles had encountered similar problems.
Emergency repairs were initiated by the council on February 4th and 7th, with additional work completed on February 9th to fix the identified defects. The council confirmed that the specific issue raised by the driver has now been resolved and the road is being monitored. A temporary marker was placed by a utility company on the repair. The driver, who incurred a £250 repair bill, is pursuing a claim against the council. She expressed hope that the repairs would be durable, given the road's previous condition and the potential for winter weather to create new issues. The council encourages continued reporting of highway concerns.
