Motorists in Fife are being urged to be aware of the dangers posed by potholes and uneven road surfaces caused by the recent winter weather.
Extreme weather conditions have left numerous routes in need of attention, with snowfall and repeated frosts to blame for some “appalling conditions.”
Among those warning his fellow motorists is St Andrews driver Colin Fergusson, who fears countless cars could be damaged.
“There are numerous problem areas in and around St Andrews, including at the bus station,” he said.
“It is not just the potholes, either, which, in many cases, are at least relatively easy to spot. There are also uneven surfaces and large cracks and fissures, which are not so easy to detect.
“If you didn’t pay very close attention I suspect you could end up with costly damage to your car.”
Mr Fergusson also pinpointed Guardbridge as being badly affected.
“The road has cut up pretty badly on the bridge at Guardbridge and, again, the potential for damage to suspension or wheels is certainly there,” he continued.
“I know that dealing with all the problems at once would be an impossible task for the council, but I just hope places like these are given some kind of priority.Appalling surfaces”I would certainly urge motorists to take care meantime, as some surfaces are pretty appalling.”
When contacted by The Courier, Fife Council’s head of transport services Bob McLellan, urged members of the public to report damaged road surfaces to the local authority.
Nevertheless, he warned that not all repairs would be carried out immediately and said some damage following the recent bad weather was “inevitable.”
“We would be grateful if the public could assist by reporting any major potholes, either via the online form on Fife Direct, or by calling our emergency repairs line between 8am and 8pm on 08451 550011,” Dr McLellan said.
“For emergency repairs out-of-hours only call 06451 550099.
“It is almost inevitable that our roads and pavements will have been affected by the current weather conditions, particularly residential roads,” he added.
“We will be inspecting and assessing any damage as soon as possible once the current snow/frost operations are completed,” he said.
“Our focus at the moment is to make sure that all of Fife’s roads and footways are cleared of snow and ice at the earliest possible opportunity.”