Cork’s roads have become a minefield of craters and chasms, leaving drivers and cyclists navigating an increasingly treacherous daily commute across the county.

From the busy streets around Cork city centre to winding rural routes, road users report encountering multiple potholes during even short journeys. The growing problem is costing motorists hundreds in tyre replacements and suspension repairs, whilst creating serious safety concerns for cyclists who must swerve into traffic to avoid the worst craters.

Recent weeks have seen particularly frustrating examples emerge across the county. Some residents describe stretches of road where avoiding one pothole means steering directly into another, creating an impossible navigation challenge during rush hour traffic.

The deteriorating conditions affect all types of road users differently. Car drivers report sudden jolts that can damage wheels and alignment, whilst motorcyclists face even greater risks from holes that can cause serious accidents. Cyclists, meanwhile, often have no choice but to move into traffic lanes to avoid deep craters that could send them over the handlebars.

Local councils cite weather-related deterioration, heavy traffic volumes, and limited budgets as contributing factors to the problem. However, many residents question whether current repair strategies provide lasting solutions, with some reporting that recently filled potholes reappear within weeks.

The situation has sparked heated discussions on social media, with Cork residents sharing photos of particularly egregious examples and swapping stories of costly vehicle damage. Many are calling for more permanent solutions rather than the temporary fixes that seem to dominate current repair approaches.

Those encountering dangerous potholes can report them officially through Cork County Council at www.yourcouncil.ie or via the national FixYourStreet.ie service.