CONCERNS have been raised over a flood-prone road in Colchester sparking fears it could cause a motorist to suffer "life-changing" or "fatal" injuries.

The stretch of road in question, which takes drivers towards Mersea Island, lies between Langenhoe and just past Pete Tye Common.

One motorist told the Gazette Essex Highways had been notified “on numerous occasions” about the stretch of road, which is said to flood all year round.

They said:  “Someone is going to have a near fatal or fatal accident on this stretch of road.

“Although Essex Highways say they will inspect and answer in 28 days no one hears anything back.

“Essex Highways cannot say they were never informed or warned should someone be left with life changing injuries or sadly dies. 

“They need to be held accountable to get this drained properly and urgently.”

According to the worried resident, some dangerous drivers have started to see the flooded road as "rally challenge" and whizz through is at high speed.

“It is on a blind bend and despite the weather today, it is very deep and spans the whole road for many metres," added the resident.

“There are extremely small and poor signs stating floods which in the dark you cannot see properly and they are too late by the time you acknowledge the signs and hit the water.

Gazette: Mersea Island - the stretch of road is situated between Langenhoe and is just past Pete Tye Common travelling towards Mersea Island.Mersea Island - the stretch of road is situated between Langenhoe and is just past Pete Tye Common travelling towards Mersea Island. (Image: Submitted)

“In doing so, they drench cars in the opposite direction and the water kicks up stones and debris which lands on your bonnet and windscreen.”

Bosses at Essex Highways have now doubled-down on urging residents to report their concerns about the flooded road.

A spokesman said: “If there is a specific road/property at risk, please ensure it is reported to us via our website at essexhighways.org/tell-us.

“Flooding issues often involve additional factors that can depend on system capacity and the capacity of outfall sources, which drain into ditch courses or drainage systems owned by local landowners or the water authority.

“Residents who are concerned about local safety issues on the roads should also raise them with their local Essex County Councillor.

“They can then raise the matter for action as appropriate at the relevant Local Highway Panel.”