Road users are demanding action is taken to fix “dangerous” potholes at Brenley Corner junction.

Large holes and fissures in the road are affecting two main stretches of the roundabout, where it passes over the A2.

Malcolm Brett, owner of Brett’s Driving School, says the uneven surface is causing problems for his pupils.

“We have to go on there as part of roundabout training, and I have to warn them about it,” said the 64-year-old, of Willement Road, Faversham.

“They’re particularly bad going in the Dover and Canterbury direction from Faversham.

“Some of them are big enough to smash your tyres and suspension. Luckily that hasn’t happened to me yet because I steer around them.

“People have to swerve around them, which can cause a danger - they could swerve into other vehicles.

“At night time, motorbikes might not see them. It could end up as a serious accident.”

Mr Brett says one of his former pupils suffered a punctured car tyre this week after hitting a pothole on the roundabout.

Highways England has confirmed plans are in place to resurface the uneven stretches of road when a new pedestrian crossing is built across the A2, near Brenley Corner.

But Mr Brett says the road should be fixed as a matter of urgency.

“Thousands of heavy lorries pass over the roundabout every week, which can’t help,” he said. “The cold can make potholes worse too.

“At night time, motorbikes might not see them. It could end up as a serious accident...” Malcolm Brett

“This can’t go on. There’s no way this can wait.”

The problem has sparked a strong reaction on Facebook, where many drivers have criticised Highways England for being slow to mend the damage.

Freya Somerton commented: “I managed to dodge four huge holes, but only because the other lane was empty.

“Going straight over them is sure to damage your suspension no matter the make or age of your vehicle, and any biker going over them is facing a death sentence.

“They’re the worst I’ve seen in some time, and with the cold weather approaching they’re fast going to become black holes as opposed to sink holes.”

Gerald Burchett added: “I sincerely hope it doesn’t require a fatality involving a motorcyclist that’s been floored or knocked off due to trying to avoid a hole, or entering a damaged section, before a suitable budget can be found.”

Highways England says the road will be resurfaced next year.

A spokesman said: “We have a comprehensive maintenance and renewals programme across all of our major roads and motorways which helps to minimise the risks of potholes occurring.

"When potholes do occur we repair them as soon as possible - any defects that pose a risk to safety are repaired within 24 hours. Safety is Highways England’s top priority, and on dual carriageways like the A2 we carry out a rolling programme of safety inspections every seven days to maintain our roads in a safe condition while causing minimal disruption for drivers.

"We have plans for part resurfacing on this area, and a pedestrian crossing which we hope to carry out in the new year.”