CALLS have been made for potholes as large as “craters” to be removed from a busy West End road.

Road users have taken to social media to share their frustration at the “state” of Great Western Road, which runs from Clydebank through to the City Centre.

The busy dual carriageway is typically heavy with traffic, however, drivers say it has become more difficult to use the street due to the amount of potholes.

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Comments were made online after one user shared a photograph of a cluster of potholes near the Anniesland area.

One wrote: “Great Western Road in general is awful.

“I drive from Clydebank to the West End for work and there’s not a 100-metre stretch without craters.”

Another added: “Lots of them are really bad.

“Cars are getting badly damaged with them ... really they ought to get them fixed.”

It is understood the potholes featured in the photograph have now been filled in.

Councillor Paul Carey, who represents the area, said it has been a recurring issue and has urged Glasgow City Council to intervene.

He said: “I’ve had a large number of complaints regarding potholes, particularly with Great Western Road.

“Driving along that road is like being in a dodgem trying to avoid the potholes. This can be really dangerous at night-time when drivers cannot see the pothole.

Glasgow Times: Councillor Paul CareyCouncillor Paul Carey

“A number of my constituents have had to replace tyres because some of these potholes are like craters. The council has to tackle this.”

A council spokeswoman insisted the local authority was working to resolve the issue.

She added: “Our risk-based approach to road repairs allow us to target resources more effectively and focuses resources on getting repairs right first time around.

“The colder weather can be a particularly challenging time for road conditions with rain, snow and ice coupled with low temperatures always likely to cause problems.

“But it is intended the policy helps to minimise money spent on often ineffective temporary patches and help divert more resources to getting repairs right first time around.

“The policy does mean that it can take longer for repairs to be completed, but it will ultimately lead to overall improvements in the city’s road network.”