How do I report a defect or pothole in the highway?
To report a defect or pothole in the highway you must be able to provide the following information:
- The road location, number/name; and
- Any identifiable landmarks in the area to identify the location.
It would also behelpful to have the following information: - A description of the defect or pothole, including approximate width, depth and length etc; and
- The location on the carriageway (e.g. edge, middle).
You can report a defect or pothole in the highway by: All emergency defects and potholes should be reported as soon as possible by telephone as follows: When fault is identified | Who to contact | During normal office hours (8am to 5.30pm) | The County Council's customer services centre on 0845 8 72 73 74 | Out of normal office hours, including weekends and bank holidays | North Yorkshire Police on 101 |
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