What are some of the worst potholes in Huntingdonshire?

Measuring more than 10cm deep and, in one case, one metre wide, these bumps can cause severe damage to car tires, suspension and pedestrians if they trip on them.

For road users taking to Fix My Street, a website that allows people to report issues to their local authority, Huntingdonshire has its fair share of potholes.

According to the RAC, there are more than one million potholes in the UK.

Their Pothole Index suggests motorists are now twice as likely to break down as a result of repeated wear caused by potholes when compared to 17 years ago.

Using Fix My Street, The Hunts Post has been on the lookout for the worst potholes in the district.

Here’s what we found:

Hampshire Road, Wyton

This person's complaint stems back a while - with the complainant saying that it has been this way for the 'past year'.

They also note that the pothole spans almost the width of the road and  is around 10cm deep, adding how dangerous it was for bikes, as well as cars, travelling to the nearby RAF base.

According to the complainant, the pothole spans almost the width of the road and is 10cm deep. (Image: Fix My Street)

The individual on Fix My Street said: “These have been reported numerous times over the past year. With the wet, cold weather, the potholes have become deep and spread across almost the entire road.

“Cars parked next to the location are sprayed with stones from the potholes, and cars trying to avoid them come close to hitting the cars.”

Huntingdon Road, Great Raveley

This is another pothole that has allegedly been causing issues.

This pothole is on the edge of the road, just after a bend. (Image: Fix My Street)

The pothole is on the edge of the road, but this person complaining about it simply said: “On a left-hand bend and not visible until late.”

Huntingdon Road, Houghton

This pothole has the potential to cause damage to a “vehicles wheels” according to one complainant who measured the hole at 18 inches wide.

The complainant warns of the damage this pothole could cause. (Image: Fix My Street)

Huntingdon Road, Abbots Ripton

This pothole has been causing some issues with the complainant warning the hole could “cause a fatality”.

According to one user, this hole could “cause a fatality”. (Image: Fix My Street)

The person says on Fix My Street: “Needs filling in if a motorbike goes in that they will certainly crash. Could cause a fatality on a fast stretch of road.

“I hit this today and got a puncture, if I had been on my bike I would have been thrown off.”      

St Judith’s Lane, Alconbury

A series of potholes that have, as this driver warned, the potential to causing incredible damage.

Be careful of these enormous potholes. (Image: Fix My Street)

Posting to Fix My Street, the complainant said: “Some enormous potholes from the end of St Judith's Lane going the full length of the wood.

“These will be incredibly dangerous to cyclists and drivers.”