THE number of potholes on Essex main A roads has fallen by 15 per cent during the summer months.

There are also 32 per cent fewer potholes on B roads than three months ago.

Eddie Johnson, county councillor responsible for highways maintenance, said: “During the summer months with reasonable weather, we’ve continued working hard to reduce carriageway defects throughout the Essex road network.

“I’m encouraged by the latest figures which demonstrate sustained progress on roads that are pivotal to Essex’s economy, as well as our local roads.”