The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of WN3 6JG:

Deep pothole, 3rd January

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:56:33 +0000
53.504644 -2.662493

On inside lane of southbound m6 just before J25 entry. Very deep pothole that could cause serious damage to a vehicle and potentially cause an accident.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): M6, Wigan
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Large pothole, 21st December

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:40:55 +0000
53.50576 -2.663589

I have been driving m6 south all week and this pothole will cause a blow out, there’s no way to avoid it. I can see it’s already been report this needs fixing asap.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): M6, Wigan
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Large pothole, 21st December

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:46:57 +0000
53.50576 -2.663589

I have been driving m6 south all week and this pothole will cause a blow out, there’s no way to avoid it. I can see it’s already been report this needs fixing asap.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): M6, Wigan
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Foot paths are getting narrower, 10th December

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:03:24 +0000
53.519278 -2.666887

There is a need for shrubs and tree branches to be cut back

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Pothole just before overhead signage, 28th November

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:07:38 +0000
53.506232 -2.664908

Lane 1 - Pothole just before overhead signage, about 1 foot deep. It was filled in last week with sand coloured tarmac, but with the freezing weather the tarmac has somehow dissolved. Observed yesterday, anyone steering around it will hit the temporary roadworks barrier on the edge of lane 1. Please can this be fixed.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): M6, Marus Bridge, Wigan
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M56,just before Jct 11, 24th June

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:23:51 +0100
53.526954 -2.698191

There is a car bumper in the middle lane. Hasn’t been removed and causing disruption. Very dangerous could cause accident as harsh braking when noticing it. Blue big front car bumper in middle lane on the M56 just before Jct 11 Preston Brook
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): M6, Orrell Post, Wigan
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Can filling on M6 Northbound Junction 30, 20th May

Sat, 20 May 2023 21:00:55 +0100
53.510747 -2.676965

Just spotted can rolling on road M6 Northbound Junction 30
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): M6, Winstanley, Wigan
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Northbound M6 dead animal on white solid line outside average speed check camera, 20th May

Sat, 20 May 2023 20:53:16 +0100
53.511717 -2.682158

Northbound M6 dead animal on white solid line outside average speed check camera
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): M6, Orrell Post, Wigan
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Kids, 8th May

Mon, 08 May 2023 14:49:21 +0100
53.52726 -2.69858

2 male kids playing and waving at traffic passing by. They are on road works. Just before junction 26 north
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): M6, Billinge
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Huge pothole on the inside lane in the 21a - 26 upgrade zone, 13th March

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:24:36 +0000
53.510637 -2.678652

Huge potholes in the inside lane most likely j23 roughly. they are within the 21a-26 upgrade scheme, in the 50mph zone. Weather was atrocious and certainly got myself and numerous other drivers.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): M6, Billinge
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Traffic cone on right lane southbound, 11th January

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:35:35 +0000
53.511148 -2.678164

Traffic cone in Middle of right lane M6 southbound. Danger to traffic and could cause an accident
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): M6, Billinge
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Numerous Potholes, 11th January

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:05:18 +0000
53.521348 -2.696848

Numerous potholes from Junction 21A northwards, especially in second lane. Particularly concentrated around Wigan Junction. Tend to be elongated in shape and affects stability of the vehicle when caught in one, sending you off course on these tight lanes. Probable damage to at least two driver side tyres since the beginning of January (slow punctures at the moment).
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Swiftgate Farm Winstanley Road, Billinge
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Large pot hole on inside lane, 27th December

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:00:23 +0000
53.514434 -2.690177

Large pot hole has buckled my front left wheel. Hole is not visible due to the conditions
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): M6, Winstanley
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Southbound m6 25 to 24 brickin the road, 18th November

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:34:05 +0000
53.514434 -2.690177

Brick or large stone in the fast lane between 25 and 24
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): M6, Winstanley
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Sign, 1st March

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:37:18 +0000
53.50265 -2.660703

Broken sign light
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A49, Ashton-in-Makerfield
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Fly tipping, 23rd January

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:11:11 +0000
53.531892 -2.684364

Dangerous items of flying tipping on Leipold Street wigan.

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Tractor tyre in road, 2nd October

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 02:56:18 +0100
53.523176 -2.696971

Tractor tyre in road could cause massive accident. Cant see until under headlights
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): M6, Billinge
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Large pot hole into entry into street The Ospreys, 13th July

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:05:48 +0100
53.526239 -2.677003

Large hole been there for approx 3 montgs
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Large amount of litter on both sides of carriageway, 26th March

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:38:12 +0000
53.512492 -2.655317

Large amounts of litter exposed by recent clearance work on both sides of carriageway
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A49, Ashton-in-Makerfield
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Large mass of water on motorway next to slip road, 13th January

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:15:34 +0000
53.50294 -2.660874

Large mass of water gathering on motorway left hand lane when hgvs/large vehicles hit the water logged area large masses of water cascade onto cars on the slip road causing temporary blindness very dangerous almost caused crash
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): M6, Ashton-in-Makerfield
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