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Big pothole

Reported via mobile in the Potholes category anonymously at 18:59, Fri 6 January 2023

Sent to West Sussex County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 4096364.

Big pothole, couldn't see it in dark. Waiting for car to be towed.

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  • I've driven past it several times since and can now confirm it's actually 3x small drains in a row that have all sunk down significantly. Driving over all 3x damaged my car and I had to wait for rescue services.

    Also just an observation, as soon as you cross the border into Brighton and Hove the frequency and severity of potholes reduces greatly. They can't be patching them up quicker so are they using different materials or something? There must be something different as it's a stark contrast. I drive around all of West Sussex for my job and it's treacherous. Some roads are not dissimilar to a third world country's and I'm not exaggerating. In numerous places across the county, you have to swerve to avoid damaging your car and I'm surprised I haven't witnessed/been involved in any accidents in parts.

    Something has to change. I understand wear and tear and extreme weather, but as I said Brighton and Hove don't suffer to the same extent and it's always been that way. Do WSCC attempt to save money by using cheaper materials?

    Posted anonymously at 20:27, Fri 3 February 2023
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • Still not fixed.

    Posted anonymously at 10:29, Wed 15 March 2023
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • Still nothing been done.

    Posted anonymously at 19:46, Wed 12 April 2023
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 20:01, Wed 10 May 2023

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