AN extra 15,000 potholes will be repaired in Gloucestershire as part of a £3 million investment into road repairs.

Gloucestershire County Council has announced a further six highways teams will be brought in to tackle the problem over the next six months with one stationed in each of the six districts.

Following a particularly bad winter, more than 50,000 defects are expected to be repaired by the end of April.

Councillor Will Windsor- Clive, cabinet member for communities, said: “The combination of wet and cold weather this winter has left some of the county’s roads in a very poor state and as a county council we have looked to ensure that all these problem potholes are treated as quickly and effectively as possible.

“However, the extent of the issues has meant we’ve had to increase the number of gangs out on the road treating this damage.

“We are delighted to be able to make this commitment and to keep the county moving in the interest of local residents and businesses.”

The investment, recently announced by the cabinet, means Gloucestershire Highways can increase the amount of resurfacing and patching work it does in 2013/14.