Many readers mentioned Stannigley Road, particularly the stretch heading towards Bradford near the KFC. The patches were said to be getting bigger and bigger, creating what locals called 'jump ramps' that make a standard commute feel like a stunt show.placeholder image
Many readers mentioned Stannigley Road, particularly the stretch heading towards Bradford near the KFC. The patches were said to be getting bigger and bigger, creating what locals called 'jump ramps' that make a standard commute feel like a stunt show. | Google Street View

11 of the worst Leeds streets for potholes that need attention - according to locals

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National Pothole Day has arrived for another year, highlighting the deteriorating state of the nation’s roads.

The campaign was founded in 2015 by Mark Morrell, also known as Mr Pothole, in partnership with the website Street Repairs, to encourage the government and local councils to shift away from patchwork fixes and toward long-term resurfacing.

The day encourages the public to use apps and websites to officially report holes, as councils are often only liable for damage if the pothole has been previously reported.

This year, the conversation is centred around The Pothole Partnership - a coalition of the AA, JCB, and British Cycling. They are currently calling for a five-year warranty on all road repairs to ensure that taxpayers aren't paying for the same hole to be filled twice.

Leeds has recently been handed a 'green' light for its road maintenance in a new study from the Department for Transport, with their traffic light tool ranking the city among the best in the country for road conditions and investment.

But there are some locations in Leeds that our readers think are the worst in the city for potholes - and still in need of a little attention. Here are 11 of the worst streets in the city for potholes, according to locals.

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