Potholes around the Hudson Valley are creating major headaches for drivers. Part of a state road in Rockland County was briefly closed off so crews could make repairs.

That happened in the northbound right lane of Route 303 in West Nyack in the area of the Orangetown border.

"You mention 303, and my anxiety goes up," says Jonnie Buckley, who works in the area.

Buckley says just last week, her car was damaged while heading to work on that road.

"It got my tire and it actually dented my rim, too. Second year in a row that's happened," Buckley told News 12.

Her story isn't so unique, others told News 12 they've also been left with similar damage.

"I ended up junking it after. It ruined the rim, it cracked the radiator," said Luis Moya, who also works on Route 303.

The culprit are the potholes, according to these drivers.

Things got so rough last week, a lane was briefly closed down so crews could make repairs.

"It's a state road, it's up to them to fix it. Thankfully they did respond, we got them to close the right lane until they could actually fill in the potholes and they did. It's appreciably better," said Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann.

Officials with the New York State Department of Transportation sent News 12 the following statement:

"New York State Department of Transportation maintenance crews on Monday completed pavement repairs to a stretch of State Route 303 in West Nyack and all lanes have re-opened to traffic. While potholes commonly form during the winter months, this year’s problem has been intensified by recent severe weather and repeated freeze–thaw cycles. NYSDOT crews are working 24-7 to address the issue and we appreciate the public’s patience as our crews continue this important work."

A reminder for drivers, potholes on state-owned roads can be reported by calling 1-800-POTHOLE.

Also, a project is in the works for improvements on Route 303.

You can find our previous reporting here: https://brooklyn.news12.com/roadwork-ahead-route-303-and-route-304-projects-in-rockland