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In this newsletter you'll find scheme updates,
information on our latest consultation and a road safety message
and more.
On Saturday 5 July 2025, works will start to upgrade
and repair the drainage network on Keymer RoadinHassocks and areexpected to last for nine weeks. Hassocks railway
station will remain open throughout. Some workswill be carried out at night when the road will need
to be closed. During the day the road will be open with two-way
traffic lights so drivers may experience delays when driving under
the railway bridge.
Chancellors Park Road up to Keymer Infant School, work
is scheduled for 3 weeks during the school summer holidays from
Monday 28 July 2025.
From Grand Avenue to Oakley Lane the road will need to
be closed for up to one week, but most of the work will be
completed with a combination of multi-way lights to keep the road
open.We apologise for the temporary inconvenience these
essential works will cause. They are necessary to provide long-term
improvements to flood risk resilience in Hassocks. Keep updated on
these works at one.network
West Sussex County Council wants to hear your thoughts
on proposals to improve the Hazelwick and Tushmore junctions on the
A2011 Crawley Avenue that aim to make walking, cycling and public
transport more attractive options for short journeys.
The Hazelwick and Tushmore junctions are well-used by
people travelling to school, work and local services. However, high
traffic volumes lead to congestion, noise and air pollution, which
negatively impact nearby communities.
The proposed improvements seek to ease traffic flow,
make conditions safer for everyone and encourage the use of more
sustainable travel options.
For more information and to have your say visit: Have your say on next steps to improve the
Hazelwick and Tushmore junctions on the A2011 Crawley Avenue - West
Sussex County Council
At the end of February 2025 work was completed to
install a new toucan crossing, replacing the old puffin crossing,
on B2259 Felpham Way (south of Drygrounds Lane). The scheme was
delivered using our Active Travel Fund 4 Extension award
from Active Travel England.
A toucan crossing and widened footpath have been
completed east of Felpham Community College, creating a shared path
for pedestrians and cyclists. Coupled with the new crossing, the
new path, which will be constructed during the summer holidays,
will make it easier for FCC pupils to walk and cycle to school. It
will also form part of the longer distance Bognor-Barnham-Bognor
cycle route.
Safety improvements have been implemented at Cathedral
Way, in Chichester have been introduced to prevent collisions at
the junction with Fishbourne Road East (Tesco access road).
Key improvements include:
- Reducing
the speed limit on Cathedral Way and Westgate Link Roundabout
to 30mph.
- The grass verge in
the central reservation has been cleared to permanently
improve visibility for vehicles turning right into Fishbourne
Road East.
- An extended
left-turn lane to make it easier to see oncoming traffic for
drivers waiting to turn right.
A reminder to motorists:
- on
roads with streetlights, the speed limit is 30mph (unless
stated otherwise),
- to use indicators,
cancelling promptly when coming off a roundabout, and
providing early signals so that other road users are aware of
your intentions.
- take extra care
when turning right across an oncoming traffic stream. Do not
always assume that a signalling vehicle will turn.
For updates on safety schemes in your area, follow Road Safety on Facebook
Enhanced
cycle facilities in Hurstpierpoint
The Hurstpierpoint cycling improvement is a
community-driven scheme now has enhanced cycling facilities by
creating a corridor from Western Road to Stonepounds Crossroads.
Key improvements include:
- a
new 3m-wide shared path through Hurst Meadows
- widened twitten
between Western and Manor Roads
- upgraded pedestrian
crossing near St Lawrence C of E Primary School
- new signage and
road markings to guide cyclists along the route.
Pedestrian
Crossing improvements in Bognor Regis
Works to improve the pedestrian crossing on West Meads
Drive, Bognor Regis is scheduled to begin on Wednesday 23 July 2025
and will last for approximately six weeks.
Work will take place between 8:00am and 5:00pm and
will be carried out in sections under two-way traffic lights to
minimise disruption.
The improvements will include upgrades to two existing
uncontrolled pedestrian crossings and the installation of a new
refuge island.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and
appreciate your patience during these works. Keep updated at https://one.network/?GB143517882.
Work to
strengthen bridge on St Pauls Road, Chichester to start in
July
Work to strengthen the bridge on the B2178 St Pauls
Road in Chichester so that heavy vehicles weighing up to 40 tonnes
can continue to use it in the future, will start on Monday 21 July.
The works are expected to last five weeks and will be carried out in
two consecutive phases.
For the first two-week phase of works, two-way traffic
lights will manage single lane traffic flow across the bridge. For
the next three weeks, the bridge and the road between Norwich Road
and south of the access to Whitehouse Farm Barns will be closed and
a diversion route will be clearly signposted. Pedestrian access
will be maintained on the separate footbridge.
The work has been scheduled to take place during the
school summer holidays so that access to Jessy Younghusband School
will not be affected at the start of the new term.
Keep updated on these works athttps://one.network/?GB142476510
Footway
improvements in Bognor Regis
Starting on Wednesday 23 July 2025, Phase 2 of works
will begin to widen the existing footpath between B2259 Felpham Way
and Wroxham Way in Bognor Regis, creating a 600-metre shared-use
path for pedestrians and cyclists. Funded through Active Travel
Funding, the project aims to improve safety and accessibility for
cyclists and pedestrians, reduce road congestion, and support a
connected cycle network between South Downs National Park and
Bognor Regis.
The length of the footway from Felpham Way to Wroxham
Way will be closed for the duration of the works, with an
alternative route signposted via Downview Road. Construction will
take place over six weeks during the summer holidays to minimise
disruption to local schools. Keep updated on these works at https://one.network/?GB142433335.
Trial to
combat Abusive Behaviour Towards School Crossing Patrols
West Sussex is launching a pilot program to address
rising abuse toward School Crossing Patrols. The trial will take
place at two selected school crossing locations with body-worn
cameras to deter verbal abuse and dangerous driving by providing an
objective record of interactions. The results of the trial will be
reported.
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an update. To find us open WhatsApp and select "Updates"
from the bottom menu, then simply search for WSHighways or click
the link - WSHighways.
Bluesky
Updates on emergency reports are posted every day and
project updates are posted frequently on the West Sussex Highways X
account (formerly Twitter). Just search @wshighways.bsky.social.
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Updates on emergency reports are posted every day and
project updates are posted frequently on the West Sussex Highways X
account (formerly Twitter). Just search @WSHighways.
Produced by the Customer Liaison Officer, Highways
Transport and Planning. Please contact active.communities@westsussex.gov.uk with
any comments or suggestions.
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