Appalling condition of roads Updated: Updated: Many arterial stretches are riddled with potholes Share Article Many arterial stretches are riddled with potholes Madurai The recent rains have exposed the poor and abysmal condition of roads in the city, complain city residents. Many arterial roads, junctions and interior roads are riddled with potholes and craters. S. Kannan, an auto rickshaw driver, says accidents occur everyday at the Kalavasal junction which has large craters. "The two-wheeler riders often fall down whenever they encounter these large craters. When two-wheeler riders try to avoid the craters, they often clash with the vehicles coming from behind, leading to accidents," he says.