ITV News Anglia viewers have their say on potholes

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Lee Scordis points out a pothole in Roosevelt Way, Colchester Credit: Lee Scordis

ITV News Anglia viewers have named roads around the region that they say are riddled with potholes.

This year's Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance Survey estimates £855 million pounds is needed to fix potholes across the East.

The survey by the Asphalt Industry Alliance found that nationally 17% of roads were in "poor" condition.

The government says it is planning to invest £1.2 billion in roads this year, which includes repair and maintenance.

Responding to the survey, the Local Government Association said roads were deteriorating at a faster rate than they could be repaired and that it would take more than £12 billion and be 2030 before they could be brought up to scratch.

Here's what people have been saying on the ITV News Anglia Facebook page:

Richard Waugh's picture of Holt road in Cley, Norfolk Credit: Richard Waugh

Richard Sherman said: "Northampton is horrendous. My wife hit a pothole a couple of weeks ago and it actually snapped the front spring on her car."

Richard Sherman says a pothole in Northampton damaged his wife's car Credit: Richard Sherman
Becky Alderton-Macleod's picture of Bunkers Hill in Sporle, Norfolk Credit: Becky Alderton-Macleod