The RAC recently revealed call-outs to pothole damage reached a three-year high in 2021 and demanded action to improve the “ridiculous” situation that left some drivers facing repair bills stretching into thousands of pounds.
As well as causing damage to vehicles, potholes can also pose a real danger to cyclists.
Our Facebook post provoked a large response to the call to “name the worst roads or streets in Sunderland for potholes”.
While many people commented on a general problem across the city, there were a number of roads which appeared to be common culprits for Wearside motorists and cyclists.
Here’s a list of the 12 locations identified by our readers as having the biggest pothole problems.
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Our readers have been identifying locations in Sunderland with the worst pothole problems. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Durham Terrace, Sunderland.
The main layer of tarmac has been removed from this stretch of road on Durham Terrace. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Emmerson Terrace, Sunderland.
Evidence of potholes and some previous repair work on Emmerson Terrace. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Vicarage Close, Sunderland
Two large potholes on Vicarage Close. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid