Burgess Hill resident calls for immediate action to fill in ‘horrendous’ potholes

Mustak Miah, who owns Flavour restaurant in Keymer Road, said much of the surface of Royal George Road is still damaged.

“I’ve reported this to the Highways Team at West Sussex County Council,” said Mustak, 45, adding that he was told the issue had been passed onto contractors.

Mustak, who is currently running as a candidate in the Dunstall By Election in the town, previously pointed out the potholes on this road in January, as well as a water leak that had damaged the road.

He said South East Water had fixed the leak and repaired the part of the road the leak had damaged near the junction of Fairfield Road.

But, he said, after about six weeks the other potholes along the road have still not been fixed.

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“Nothing seems to get done here in Burgess Hill,” said Mustak, adding that London Road is also in ‘terrible condition’ along with other roads in the town.

He said: “The potholes on Royal George Road are a lot deeper than 40mm, which are a lot higher and above the West Sussex County Council’s requirement for their intervention.”

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Mustak said they need ‘immediate attention’ because they could damage vehicles and put road users in danger.

A West Sussex County Council spokesperson said: “The Royal George Road in Burgess Hill is in the resurfacing programme for the 2022/23 financial year, although it is still too early to say exactly when this work will be done.

“Meanwhile, Highways officers will continue to monitor the area and safety repairs will be carried out when required, in accordance with our highway inspection regime.

“The area of London Road, by the mini roundabout opposite Leylands Road and Maple Drive, was due to be resurfaced this financial year but this had to be delayed due to roadspace availability and clashes with other projects.

“However, the intention is for this to be done as soon as is practicable.”