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A6 driving in the overtaking lane

Reported via desktop in the Road Potholes category anonymously at 13:41, Monday 21 April 2025

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 422126.

On Wednesday 16th April, whilst travelling to work in Priory House Shefford I hit a pothole. I was overtaking a slow moving vehicle. I cannot say how long the actual pothole I hit has been there as there are numerous potholes along this stretch of road. I managed to get to Priory House and park my vehicle. The AA could not fix the tyre and they advised that I arrange for the tyre to be replaced in situ and not drive the car any further. A mobile tyre fitter managed to fit a new tyre the following day. A arranged for a colleague to drop me home and pick me up the next day to collect my car. The cost of the new tyre was

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  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 13:41, Monday 21 April 2025

  • Thank you for your Highways report.

    We have already been made aware of this issue from a seperate report and any action or updates will be undertaken on that reference number. Please be aware that there will be no further updates on this report.

    We continue to monitor all defects to ensure the safety of our residents as part of the NMMP which can be found online - http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ transport/ roads-strategies/ highways-asset-management.aspx

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: Duplicate

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 09:30, Tuesday 22 April 2025

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