Residents from across Darlington have been reporting numerous potholes to the council, with some saying roads are “collapsing” – can you think of any?

According to online forum ‘FixMyStreet’ there are several reports regarding potholes in Darlington from Cockerton to Red Hall.

Here’s where these dangerous potholes can be found in their suspension destroying glory so you can avoid them in your commute.

Read more: Readers brand Newton Aycliffe Westmorland Way 'worst for potholes'

Croft Road – A167

The Northern Echo: Croft Road.Croft Road. (Image: GOOGLE EARTH)

Drivers are warned to avoid what’s been described as a “very deep pothole” on the southbound lane near Croft Meadows.

One commuter said they had to “cross the centre” line to avoid the hole that could cause severe damage to cars.

Woodland Road – A68

The Northern Echo: Woodland Road.Woodland Road. (Image: GOOGLE EARTH)

Reports say that tarmac on Woodland Road is “falling apart” where drivers leave the roundabout.

Located at the roundabout joining Staindrop Road, the area is said to frequently flood and is a potential hazard for drivers.

Riverside Way – Haughton le Skerne

The Northern Echo: Salters Avenue.Salters Avenue. (Image: GOOGLE EARTH)

One motorist reported a harrowing experience as they were nearly thrown off of their motorbike due to a two-meter-long pothole.

Located on the corner of Riverside Way as is joins Salters Avenue, the pothole has reportedly been there for six months with motorists at severe risk of car damage.

These latest damning reports of potholes come as Northern Echo readers named Westmorland Road in Newton Aycliffe as being the ‘worst’ for potholes.

Photographs evidence huge dips in the road with patches of tarmac covering larger potholes on the road, as a survey reveals the region receives only 55% of the funding needed to top potholes from deteriorating further.

The Northern Echo:

The ALARM survey, published on Tuesday (March 21, 2023) by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA), reports that local authority highway teams in the North East need £700million to fix the backlog of carriageway repairs in the region.

Rick Green, AIA Chair, said: “Highway engineers can only do so much with the resources they are given and should be applauded for the steps they take to keep roads safe.

“Potholes and the condition of our local roads remain key issues for the public and the Chancellor went someway to recognising this in his Spring Budget.

"But a share of the additional £200m one-off payment for local roads in England, while welcome, is just not enough."