Two roads have been resurfaced after graffiti - including the words ‘fix me’ was scrawled along the pothole-riddled surfaces.

The markings appeared in Brocklesbury Close and Raphael Drive in September, but it turned out both roads were scheduled to be resurfaced in October.

Hertfordshire County Council confirmed its contractors carried out the work, in the Radlett Road Estate, between October 18 and 20.

Read more: Mystery resident begs for pothole-ridden roads to be 'fixed'

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire County Council said: “We know that the condition of the roads matters to residents, and it matters to us too.

Watford Observer: Mystery resident begs for pothole-ridden roads to be 'fixed'Mystery resident begs for pothole-ridden roads to be 'fixed' (Image: UGC)

“That’s why we’ve been investing in improving local roads like these, that people use every day.

Watford Observer: Resurfaced roadResurfaced road (Image: Hertfordshire County Council)

“While we can’t do everything, our resurfacing programme and the regular maintenance we undertake, is making a real difference to roads across the county.”

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