Images show the large pothole in Roedean Road, Brighton, today (February 8).
The pothole reportedly caused damage to a vehicle, “blowing its tyre and cracking its suspension strut”.
It comes as Sussex has been subject to an unusually high level of rainfall in recent weeks – leading to a neighbouring local authority saying it has seen a spike in reports of potholes.
A West Sussex County Council spokesperson said: “The increased rainfall, combined with periods of freezing temperatures has seen a spike in the council’s number of potholes.
“In January 4,500 repair jobs were logged with the council’s contractors, this is an increase of 1,500 compared to January 2025.
“So far in February a further 1400 pothole jobs have been raised.
“The wet weather can make it difficult to fully repair potholes.
“Where a pothole presents a safety risk to road users, a temporary repair will be undertaken to make it safe
“Once the weather improves, then a full ‘sides sawn and sealed’ repair will be made.”
Brighton and Hove City Council has been contacted for comment.
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