Potholes in Ipswich described as a 'disgrace and dangerous'

For a while, potholes at the top of Bishops Hill, where the road meets Felixstowe Road and Nacton Road have been troubling cyclists and drivers.

The road has had work done on it in the past, but according to an Ipswich resident who drives over the road daily for work, it has been in this condition for over a year.

One of the potholes in Ipswich (Image: Tom Cann)

The resident, who asked not to be named, said: "They're an absolute disgrace.

"It's dangerous and for people with smaller cars like me, you can feel it as you go over them.

"Thankfully, it hasn't damaged my car yet, but only because I slow down as I approach them.

"I do go over them with jeopardy as I don't want them to burst a tyre.

The road surface (Image: Tom Cann)

"The entire road needs resurfacing because doing it in patches, as they have done until now, has not done the job."

On the Suffolk Highways Report page, there have been seven reports sent to Highways, all within two weeks of each other.

One of those reports, states: "The road surface is so poor it's disintegrating around the fixes.

The road surface at the top of Bishop's Hill (Image: Tom Cann)

"The potholes start where Nacton Road meets Bishop's Hill and they carry on down the hill."

These concerns have been addressed, with many of the concerns being closed by Suffolk Highways on February 12, with the closure reason being listed as Works Already Ordered.

Yellow paint markings have been drawn around the areas that are to be fixed.

One of the areas earmarked for repair (Image: Tom Cann)

The resident continued: "I'm glad they are going to fix it, I just hope they do it properly rather than in patches, otherwise they will reappear and we will have the same problem again."

A spokesperson for Suffolk County Council, said: "Potholes on Bishops Hill are due to be repaired soon.

"We are currently organising traffic management which can be a challenge in this location."

The road surface (Image: Tom Cann)

There are also concerns a bit further up Felixstowe Road regarding the condition of the roads, outside of the shopping parade.

Ipswich Borough Councillor for Holywells, George Lankester, stated: "The County Council's neglect for our roads is very evident across Holywells ward, and I know it is of deep concern to many residents, particularly outside a busy shopping area."

The road and pavement along Felixstowe Road outside the shopping parade (Image: Cllr George Lankester)

The road and pavement along Felixstowe Road outside the shopping parade (Image: Cllr George Lankester)