Spotted a pothole? The government's got an app for that

A new piece of tech has been launched to help islanders report potholes on the roads.

The Manx government's 'Report a Problem' smartphone app sends information directly to the department of infrastructure.

It's available 24/7 from any location on the Isle of Man. 

Previously anyone reporting a problem had to log onto the government website but the process has now been streamlined.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall said: "Report a Problem provides vital information on a range of matters and enables Highways Services staff to prioritise work and channel the use of resources accordingly throughout the year.

"This is the latest development in delivering digital solutions for the benefit of taxpayers, and follows the relaunch of an improved Roadwatch service last year. 

You can download the app by following either of these links:

Apple devices

Android devices

Once downloaded, users must then enter the code IOM to report issues.