Big Hole in road

Jonathan White, Wistaston

The largest pothole - perhaps it should be called a gaping hole - has appeared on a busy road in Wistaston. It's located approximately half-way along Broughton Lane in the direction of Church Lane/Joey the Swan. It's so big I took a tape measure to it and it is 140cm long, 85cm wide and 5cm deep. My brother accidentally drove through it recently in his Mini and the impact cut out his engine! I'm concerned that if the road damage isn't immediately repaired there will be further damage to motor vehicles. Plus, accidents may occur when road-users swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid the hole and motorcyclists and cyclists could also be dismounted by it. Traffic have flicked rubble from the hole onto the adjacent pavement producing a buildup of debris. I've reported the pothole at http://www.cheshireeasthighways.org/Welcome.aspx