You can report potholes in Cambridgeshire directly to Cambridgeshire County Council using their online highways fault reporting tool. Dangerous potholes should be phoned in immediately. Click
How to report a pothole in Cambridgeshire
1. Use the official Cambridgeshire County Council reporting tool
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The council asks residents to report non‑dangerous potholes through their online map-based system.
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You zoom in on the map, drop a pin on the exact location, and complete a short form.
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You can upload a photo and add details such as approximate depth (helpful for prioritisation).
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Reports are assessed within 10 working days.
2. Reporting dangerous potholes (urgent hazards)
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If the pothole poses an immediate danger to road users, the council provides separate emergency guidance and asks you to report it as a highways emergency.
3. If the pothole is on a major road (motorways or some A‑roads)
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These are managed by National Highways, not the county council.
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You can report via their 24‑hour line or email.
5. Helpful tips when reporting
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Provide the road name, nearest postcode, and precise location.
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Add a photo if safe to do so.
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Avoid stepping into the road to measure or photograph the defect.