A city centre road has been closed over safety fears after a sinkhole opened up just months after a previous hole was filled in. Drivers cannot use Robert Street in Brighton's North Laine over fears the hole could cave in once again . Barriers fence off the road and its junction with North Road to stop cars and other heavy vehicles driving down it.
Barriers surround the road (Image: The Argus) Wooden planks have been placed over the hole, which is near the previous sinkhole which opened up to a cavernous space below ground. Emergency Road closure of Robert Street from it's junction with North Road to outside No.3 Robert Street, due to a sink hole that is being investigated.
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com/ZouW9684t0 — Brighton & Hove Travel (@BrightonHoveTCC) August 21, 2024 A spokesman for the council said there is now an emergency road closure while engineers investigate it. The previous hole was discovered in May and the council sent the repair bill to a utilities company after discovering it was caused by poor roadworks. Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for roads and transport, said at the time “We will find out who was responsible for the original work but to minimise impact on residents and businesses, we will complete any work needed to make the area safe and prevent future damage ourselves before billing those responsible.
" The Argus has approached Brighton and Hove City Council for comment..