Roads deteriorate over time from constant use and the hot summer last year, followed by freezing weather in December, likely made the problem worse.
Temperatures are expected to plummet below zero again this week, according to the Met Office.
In this picture story, we highlight 13 of the worst roads for potholes in the cold snap, according to data on FixMyStreet.com. Visit www.fixmystreet.com to find out more.
West Sussex County Council is urging residents to use a new online e-form to report problem potholes.
The advice comes after ‘at least 15’ holes were photographed in Crescent Way, Burgess Hill, with repair jobs scheduled for the five most significant ones.
The council said residents can report a pothole at www.westsussex.gov.uk by selecting ‘roads and travel’ and ‘report a pothole online’. They can also find out about how West Sussex County Council prioritises repairs.
In this picture story, we highlight 13 of the worst roads for potholes in the cold snap, according to data on FixMyStreet.com. Visit www.fixmystreet.com to find out more.
![A large pothole has been reported on the west side of Dale Avenue in Hassocks.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlmNjJiNTQ4LTRmMTQtNGFiMC05ZjM2LTk5MzFmYTgwNDc1MDpkN2IzYzQ5Yi1mMzk1LTQyZGMtOGIxMi0xZGZiYjEzOGVhMDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Dale Avenue, Hassocks
A large pothole has been reported on the west side of Dale Avenue in Hassocks.Photo: Google Street View
![A deep and sharp-edged pothole has formed just above the entrance to Haywards Heath College on the left going down the hill. The report on FixMyStreet said it is not easy to avoid if there is oncoming traffic.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVhM2FlZTE0LWE2NzMtNDk0OS1iMjk5LTY3ZDlmZTI5ZDk1YTo2MjE3YmIzMC0wZTA3LTRiOWYtYjZhMS02MDM5ZjkwYzBkODY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Harlands Road, Haywards Heath
A deep and sharp-edged pothole has formed just above the entrance to Haywards Heath College on the left going down the hill. The report on FixMyStreet said it is not easy to avoid if there is oncoming traffic.Photo: Google Street View
![There is a large pothole in Lodge Lane, Hassocks, which is in line with car wheels.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJmODEyNDdkLWJiMmEtNDQ2OS05ZmQ0LTNkZmM4YWM3YTBiODo3Y2U5MjhiMS1iZWUyLTQyMjctOTM5Yy1mMzYzMTU1ODZiMjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Lodge Lane, Clayton
There is a large pothole in Lodge Lane, Hassocks, which is in line with car wheels.Photo: Google Street View
![An edge of a rectangular drain cover in Top Road, Sharpthorne, has eroded away, leaving a deep hole with sharp edges.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI2NTQ1ZTMxLTIzZDAtNDgwYy05YWQwLWU2MzY5ZTg1OTA5NjpjZjY1MzZiMy00YjE0LTRkYjUtYWQ1Mi0xY2JkOGEzYWMwM2I=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Top Road, Sharpthorne
An edge of a rectangular drain cover in Top Road, Sharpthorne, has eroded away, leaving a deep hole with sharp edges.Photo: Google Street View