Police urge motorists to avoid 'large' pothole on busy A41 bypass

Motorists are urged to be cautious driving along a busy A-road in Aylesbury Vale after a large pothole has damaged several vehicles.

Yesterday evening, Thames Valley Police alerted drivers to a large pothole on the A41 bypass believed to be in the left lane just after the Arla factory exit in Aston Clinton.

Thames Valley Police says a number of vehicles have been damaged by the same pothole.placeholder image
Thames Valley Police says a number of vehicles have been damaged by the same pothole.

Many residents have pointed on social media that a number of potholes exist on the Aylesbury Vale route. A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We are dealing with a number of vehicles which have sustained damage due to this and highways have been informed. Please adjust your journey to avoid this where possible and drive carefully.”

Drivers who hit the pothole, which has been described as large by the police force, said it caused their car to shake or damaged one of their wheels.

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