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Huge Potholes On Major PG County Highway Alarm Locals (Video)

A local report on giant potholes on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is raising some eyebrows.

A local report on giant potholes on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is raising some eyebrows.
A local report on giant potholes on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is raising some eyebrows. (Image via Google Maps)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD -- The Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Prince George's County is littered with massive, dangerous potholes, according to a report.

NBC Washington reports on the potholes along the BW Parkway, sharing video of the apparently dangerous conditions (video embedded below).

The National Park Service maintains the roads. The report is leading many locals to call for work to be done to fix the situation, with some sharing alarming photos of damaged wheels and tires on social media.

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One woman shared a photo on Twitter of a massive gash in her tire that she said was caused by the BW Parkway.

Another posted alarming photos of a wheel that had been totally destroyed -- courtesy of the BW Parkway, she said.

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"OMG I couldn’t believe it when I drove the parkway in February," said Twitter user Mary Leonard. "It is insane how bad that road now is. You could lose your grandma in one of those potholes. They are everywhere."

"It’s the worst part of my commute-both the north and southbound is an assault on my tires and suspension," added Twitter user Natty B. "Lowering the speed limit does not alleviate the damage!"

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