VEHICLES were "bottoming out" when they sank into soft, wet clay exposed following council road works in Toronto on Monday night.
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The soft and slippery clay, on Cook Street, near the Stony Creek bridge, caught many motorists unaware.
A resident of Blackalls Park said at least one vehicle required assistance after becoming stuck, while many motorists who ventured into the work zone quickly found their cars "dragging their guts" through the clay.
"Your average small cars, like Corollas, would bottom out if they tried to go through," the resident said.
"The road was left in an appalling state."
Council became aware of the problem and laid a temporary asphalt surface on Wednesday night.
A permanent asphalt fix is scheduled to be laid tonight.
A spokesperson for the council said a road crew had prepared the section of Cook Street for an upgrade on Monday night.
"Unfortunately, overnight rain damaged the pavement and further preparation works were needed on Tuesday and Wednesday," the spokesperson said.
"The site was repaired to driveable condition on Tuesday, however it was impacted by the evening traffic."
Once completed, the road works would deliver an improved driving experience for road users, the spokesperson said.
"The works include minor road widening, pavement reconstruction and improved drainage including a new kerb and gutter."
