A video shows cars swerving to avoid what is thought to be the worst street for potholes in Colchester.

The video, taken by councillor Theresa Higgins (Lib Dem, New Town) shows drivers avoiding the huge craters on the East Street bridge in Colchester.

Drivers are seen to slow down and swerve to avoid the mass of potholes, in the hopes of avoiding damaging their vehicles. 

Last week we asked our readers where abouts the worst potholes in Colchester were and East Street was mentioned many times.

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Darren Lisney, owner of the Old Siege House restaurant, said: "The temporary repair has disintegrated and is now very dangerous, although not enough for Essex Highways to repair."

Steven Gilbert said: "The bridge outside the mill apartment and Old Siege House is awful."

Lorraine Young agreed. She said: "Before the Siege House in East Street is lethal as there are lots of potholes."

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Councillor Theresa Higgins posted the video of cars dodging the potholes in East Street on Twitter.

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Essex County Councillor Lee Scordis (Lab, Abbey) said he had reported the state of East Street to County Hall, although it is outside his area. 

An inspection is understood to have been carried out, but it is unclear whether repairs are planned.