A large pothole measuring three feet wide and six inches deep was reported on Lubenham Road in East Farndon, Northamptonshire, on February 13, 2026. The hazard was logged on the West Northamptonshire Council FixMyStreet portal at 5:30 pm. This stretch of road is a main route for people travelling between East Farndon and Lubenham.
The hole is roughly three feet by two feet in size, making it much larger than a typical road defect. At six inches deep, it is three times deeper than the two-inch limit the council normally uses to decide if a hole needs an urgent fix. A hole of this size can cause serious damage to wheels and tyres and is a safety risk for cyclists and motorists.
This report follows a recent update from the UK government in January 2026, which gave the council a red rating for its road maintenance. This rating is the lowest possible score and reflects concerns about how well the local authority manages its budget and repairs road problems.
Maintenance for the local road network is currently handled by Kier Transportation, which has been the council’s main partner for these services since September 2022. Local drivers are being told to be careful or avoid the damaged section of the road until an official inspection or a temporary repair can be completed.
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