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Potholes continue to pose risks to motorists after heavy rains

Hazard avoidance: a taxi driver is forced to cross the boundary line to avoid a pothole on South Road at Astwood Park in Warwick (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

Motorists continue to avoid potholes across major roadways as changing weather reopens hazards.

The Royal Gazette yesterday sent a photographer to document the worn spots, while members of the community have taken to providing warnings on social media.

The Bermuda Road Safety Council urged motorists to be vigilant as the Government worked to mend the roadways.

Bone jarring: a rain-filled pothole on Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke, is just one of many that have opened up across the island after heavy rain (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

A council spokeswoman said: “The Bermuda Road Safety Council is actively monitoring the condition of the island’s roads, with particular concern regarding potholes.

“These hazards pose serious safety risks, including potential vehicle damage, loss of control and increased likelihood of accidents, thereby endangering both drivers and pedestrians.

“The council has received numerous reports of potholes and has collaborated with relevant stakeholders to address and repair affected areas.

“The Department of Public Works is also committed to improving road conditions and has been allocated additional resources by the Government to facilitate these efforts.

“The Bermuda Road Safety Council continues to urge all road users to exercise caution and prioritise safety while travelling.

“Ongoing initiatives aim to enhance road infrastructure and ensure safer driving conditions for everyone.”

Serious safety risk: two potholes on South Road are marked for filling after heavy rains crack open several of the hazards across the island (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment warned on Sunday that heavy rains had reopened many holes.

They urged motorists to travel with caution as repairs were carried out on South Road, Southcote Road, Marsh Folly Road, Crawl Hill and Spanish Point Road.

The Government was contacted yesterday for an update on paving progress.

Some have taken to social media to warn others about any emerging potholes, with one Facebook user warning of “an enormous pothole” on Cavendish Road between Hibiscus Road and Lane Hill.

Others later sounded alarms about the Warwick section of Harbour Road and North Shore Road in front of Shelly Bay MarketPlace in Hamilton Parish.

Danger: a cluster of potholes pose a hazard where four side roads enter within a short distance on South Road, Paget (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
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Published March 27, 2026 at 7:56 am (Updated March 27, 2026 at 8:13 am)

Potholes continue to pose risks to motorists after heavy rains

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