Tell us where the worst pothole in the North East is and which roads are a nightmare

Potholes can be a nightmare for drivers - and the North East has plenty of them.

Now we want you to tell us where the worst pothole in our region is. We have set up a poll, which you can see below, for people to give their views.

Whether you've come across a particularly bad pothole during your daily commute or you've had to swerve to avoid one on a busy road, let us know. We are asking for comments on roads covering the whole region, including Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland, County Durham, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside.

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According to a recent survey, nearly half of drivers have to swerve to avoid potholes every day. And just under half of motorists reported damaging their car by hitting one, the study by market research company Consumer Intelligence found. Of those, one in five said they had incurred repair bills of more than £100.

In his Budget earlier this year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledged £200m to help councils fix damaged roads. The money was earmarked for town halls, meaning residential streets, country lanes and smaller B and C roads will benefit.

Edmund King, president of the AA, welcomed the announcement, saying: "This £200m pothole bonus is a welcome contribution in the short term to help fill the plague of potholes which is blighting drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians."

But while Jonathan White, legal and compliance director for personal injury company National Accident Helpline, welcomed the extra cash, he said it didn't go far enough. "While the Government’s extra funding for local road maintenance is welcome, it is unlikely to resolve Britain’s pothole pandemic," he said.

"British roads are littered with potholes, causing grave concerns over safety. The funding is certainly a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough. It will take more than a one-off bonus to guarantee our roads are maintained to a standard that ensures lasting safety for all road users."

So where are the worst spots? Let us know in the comments section below and in our poll.

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