Pothole problems in the county are continuing to resurface with the state of one road in Great Missenden being branded “poor” and “dangerous” by residents.

Bryants Bottom Road has been described by one resident as “unsafe”, with “large and dangerous” potholes and a 60mph speed limit in some parts of the road.

Heather Dempsey, road representative and committee member of the Hughenden Valley Residents Association, has lived in Bryants Bottom Road for 12 years and says it is only a matter of time before there is a “serious fatality”.

She said: “Bryants Bottom Road is dangerous and is in the worst state of repair.

“People are saying they have to concentrate on manoeuvring all the many large and deep potholes and the very poor road surface rather than being able to concentrate on their driving.

“Our tyres are ruined and I have had to have two or three new ones this year because of the poor state of our road – this is also the case for my husband’s car.”

Mrs Dempsey, who is a former Hughenden Valley Parish councillor, told the BFP while the road was resurfaced a few years ago, it is now “full of potholes” and she and other motorists are being forced to drive in the middle of the narrow country road to avoid them.

She criticised the 60mph speed limit on some parts of the road, saying it is “too fast” and “dangerous” for the cyclists, horse-riders and walkers who use the road, and said while the village itself has a 30mph speed limit, cars “usually travel at 40mph-plus”.

She said: “Our road is rural and narrow and there are no pavements. Motorists are allowed to drive at 60mph on a narrow and rural road in an AONB [Area of Natural Beauty] – this is just not safe for anyone living in the village.”

She also said “water pooling” near The Gate Inn pub in Bryants Bottom Road has caused flooding due to the “poor drainage” in the village, making it dangerous for people walking in the area, especially those with young children.

She added: “The road should be seen as a priority for repairs, and the dangers recognised by the local authority, but this is not happening.”

Transport for Buckinghamshire spokesman Dan Elworthy said: “Bryant’s Bottom Road was last resurfaced approximately five years ago.

“We have been made aware of recent deterioration of the road surface and have carried out inspections in line with our policy.

“Any defects identified during these inspections that meet our intervention criteria, will be scheduled for priority repairs.”

Road defects can be reported online at www.buckscc.gov.uk/telltfb or by calling 01296 382416.