York driver warns of ‘potholes and craters’ on this road

I AM unlucky enough in frequently needing to use the U1702 Moxby Lane from Sheriff Hutton to Easingwold.

By writing this letter, I’m hoping to warn other motorists that if not spotted in time their car’s wheels, tyres and even axels may be significantly damaged.

Pothole on Moxby Lane from Sheriff Hutton to Easingwold. Image supplied

I fully appreciate that North Yorkshire has many hundreds of miles of roads to maintain, but feel that my local area has been overlooked for repair!

Ralph Magee,

Broadacres,

Lilling,

York

… WITH the terrible state of our roads, I was thinking of something that would make the potholes more visible.

Perhaps some sort of “radar” but with the amounts of heavy rain we’ve been having lately, perhaps a “sonar” gadget measuring the depth of the water would be more appropriate.

D M Deamer,

Penleys Grove Street,

Monkgate,

York

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