National Pothole Day

Created by Mr. Pothole (Mark Morrell) in 2015
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Get ready to hit the road with a bump, a jolt, and a thud, because it’s National Pothole Day, which is dedicated solely to celebrate the glory of potholes! The craters that make our roads look like a scene straight out of the movie “A Trip to the Moon”.

Potholes, as you may know, are those pesky little craters that appear on roads like acne on a teenager’s face.
They’re caused by water seeping into cracks in the road and expanding when it freezes, causing the pavement to break apart.
Even small potholes can cause a huge headache for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. From flat tires to damaged suspension systems, potholes can be a real pain in the tire.
They can damage your vehicle, ruin your alignment, and cause accidents.
And let’s not forget the cost – fixing potholes costs the UK taxpayer millions of pounds every year.
And yet, despite all of this, potholes are often ignored and swept under the rug.

Enter National Pothole Day, created by the brilliant mind of Mr. Pothole (Mark Morrell) in 2015.
This day is meant to raise awareness about the state of our roads and the importance of properly maintaining them.
It’s a chance for us to come together and demand action on this long-standing issue.
National Pothole Day is a reminder that we need to take the problem of potholes seriously.
These craters are more than just an inconvenience, they’re a safety hazard.
By bringing attention to National Pothole Day, we can call on our local authorities to make the necessary investments in our roads to keep everyone safe.

So, how can you get involved in National Pothole Day?
You could start with the essential action of reporting each and every pothole you see to your local council.
You could even paint big colorful circles around potholes to make them even more visible.
You could also show your support by creating a makeshift obstacle course for your friends and family to navigate through, potholes included? 

So, on this National Pothole Day, let’s give a shoutout to Mr. Pothole and all the drivers out there who have to navigate these craters every day.
And, most importantly, let’s make sure we bring attention to the need for better road infrastructure, so we can all have a smoother ride.