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Report a road spillage

Spillages on roads and motorways should be reported to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) immediately. You can report a spillage by using the link below.

Before you start

Any details about the offending person or people which you can supply would be particularly useful.

Privacy notice

You can find out how any personal information you send to DfI Roads when using this 'report a fault' service will be handled by viewing its privacy notice.

Report a spillage

Additional information

Tracking the progress of a fault

You are able to check the progress of a fault you have reported using the link below:

  • Track progress of a fault

Department for Infrastructure Roads (DfI Roads)

You can also report a road spillage by email or phone (for emergencies only) by using the contact details on the DfI Roads page.

Road spillages

You can find further information on the page below:

  • Road spillages
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Problems with roads and streets

  • Claim compensation due to a road or street problem
  • Clearing ice and snow from footways
  • Complaining about how a roads-related claim was handled
  • Drains, gullies and sewers
  • Report a pothole or other surface defect
  • Report a problem with a crash barrier or guardrail
  • Report a problem with a manhole or gully cover
  • Report a road drainage fault
  • Report a road spillage
  • Report a street light fault
  • Report an issue with a road sign or marking
  • Report an issue with graffiti or fly-posters
  • Report an issue with ice or snow
  • Report an issue with roadworks
  • Report an obstruction on a road or street
  • Reporting problems with pavements and private street maintenance
  • Road spillages
  • Roadside grass cutting, weeds and overgrown hedges or trees
  • Track progress of a compensation claim
  • Track progress of a reported road fault or issue
  • Track progress of a reported street light fault
  • Traffic lights and reporting a fault
  • When you see animals wandering on the road
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