Large pothole has been discovered on A259 in Brighton

The pothole was spotted near traffic lights on the A259 eastbound, just off Lewes Crescent, Kemptown.

Images show crumbled tarmac around the drain cover and across the road.

The damaged road comes after Kemptown councillor, Gary Wilkinson, welcomed the news of extra funding to be invested in Brighton and Hove’s highways and paths.

The Labour councillor encouraged residents to report potholes to the council.

He said: “Residents are the best eyes and ears on potholes.

“They play a vital role in making sure we can divert resources to where most needed and that is why I am encouraging residents to report potholes and other road issues.”

(Image: Eddie Mitchell) He hopes that extra funding will be a turning point for the condition of roads in the city.

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He said: “Brighton and Hove City Council is ready to resurface even more streets, maintain more roads and repair more potholes.

“The funding is not just about giving the council money to fix dangerous potholes; it allows us to carry out preventative maintenance to stop more potholes appearing in the future.”

(Image: Eddie Mitchell) Figures from the AA reported that in 2024 the cost of repairing vehicles damaged by potholes had hit a record high.

They found that the total cost of fixing vehicles it attended in the UK which had broken down because of poor road surfaces in 2024 was £579 million.

Some of the common faults including damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels.