A THIRD of roads in Cumbria ‘need improvement’, according to a study.

The car insurance team at Comparethemarket has analysed government data to reveal the state of road conditions in local authorities across England, uncovering the locations that are the most and least in need of road improvements.

The research discovered that roads within the City of Bristol are most in need of road maintenance work, with 78.5 per cent of the road network currently in need of repairs, and just 21 per cent in good condition.

Motorists in Redcar and Cleveland enjoy the best road condition in the country, with just 9.5 per cent of the network needing repair.

And for drivers in Cumbria, 33 per cent of roads need improvement in 2023, ranking 17th among the areas with the roads in the worst condition.

Julie Daniels from Comparethemarket said: "It is possible to claim for damage caused by potholes and poor road surfaces through your car insurance, but just be aware that it might affect your no-claims bonus, and could lead to a more expensive premium the following year.

“You’ll also have to pay an excess – which is the amount of money you’ll have to contribute towards a claim.

“If you’re attempting to claim from the council, you'll need to take plenty of pictures of both the road and the damage to your car and note exactly where on the road the pothole is in relation to landmarks and get a few quotes from mechanics for how much it will cost to fix.”