You can move around with your keyboard
plus
minus
left
right
Drop pin on the map to start a new report
space
Press space again to adjust the location
space
Start new report here Reposition report here
Back to all reports

Persistent flooding with deep submerged potholes

Reported via desktop in the Standing water on the highway category anonymously at 11:23, Mon 8 December 2025

Sent to Shropshire Council 1 minute later. Council ref: 14189957.

The road floods during heavy rain but does not clear during dry periods. The result is a persistent flood that extends between 30-50meters to a depth that reaches vehicle undersides. During extreme heavy rain the road can flood between Victoria Farm and the former coal depot near the canal. At this time it is impossible to use this stretch of road and requires a diversion. A number of potholes have now started to form in the standing water which are not visible due to being submerged. These are dangerous to cycles or motorcycles and can damage vehicle wheels/tyres. During periods of cold weather/freezing the road becomes an expanse of sheet ice which extends from the flood past Victoria Farm to the turning for Brownhills. The road is very busy carrying traffic to Norton in Hales, local properties and farms and I am concerned that in the coming cold months an accident(s) will occur due to the water or sheet ice. The flood has been occurring for the last 5-10 years but is becoming increasingly more extreme each year. Over the last 2-3 winters the flood has lasted for 4-5 months continuously. In previous years the road would flood but not to the current extent and generally cleared in a matter of days. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Updates

  • Thank you for contacting us. This note is to confirm that we have received your report and we'll be in touch with an update as soon as possible.

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 11:23, Mon 8 December 2025

  • This note is to advise that the issue you have reported is being investigated by council officers in the local area. We'll provide further information once we have an update.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 15:40, Tue 9 December 2025

  • The responsibility for this lies with a third party. We have reported this to them, explained the necessary action and will monitor.

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 09:06, Tue 16 December 2025

  • We're pleased to advise you that this work has now been completed.

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 12:32, Thursday 5 February 2026

Only the original reporter may leave updates. If you made the original report please log in to leave an update.