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 quite a response with 116 people responding to the call to “name the worst roads or streets in South Tyneside for potholes”.
While many people commented on a general problem across the Borough, there were a number of roads which appeared to be common culprits for South Tyneside’s motorists and cyclists.
Here’s a list of the 11 locations identified by our readers as having the biggest pothole problems.
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Our Facebook post provoked quite a response with 116 people responding to the call to “name the worst roads or streets in South Tyneside for potholes”.
5. Finchale Road, Hebburn.
Finchale Road in Hebburn was another one of the most commonly identified pothole problem areas suggested by our readers. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Dean Road, South Shields.
Dean Road in South Shields was mentioned by a number of people as having a problem with potholes. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Whiteleas Way, South Shields.
Potholes on Whiteleas Way in South Shields. Potholes often worsen over the winter months due to the freeze thaw process in which groundwater freezes and expands, putting stress on the road surface. Photo: Stu Norton
8. Commercial Road, South Shields.
Potholes on Commercial Road in South Shields. Potholes are a common cause of accidents for cyclists. Photo: Stu Norton