£7.4million worth of road surface improvements completed in just six months at 197 sites in West Sussex
A total of £7.4million worth of road surface improvement schemes were completed at 197 sites countywide in West Sussex in just six months. From April to October, 138km of road were either completely resurfaced or had surface dressing or micro-asphalt treatments. The three programmes of work comprised: Thirty-eight resurfacing schemes, totalling approximately 25km in length, […]
West Sussex striding towards longest coastal path in the world
Work starts soon in West Sussex on part of a new coastal path which, when completed, will be the longest coastal trail in the world, according to West Sussex County Council. The England Coast Path is being developed by Natural England, in partnership with local access authorities, including West Sussex County Council. The 2,795-mile route is […]
Thousands of new electric vehicle charging points to launch in West Sussex
The largest-ever local authority roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the UK was launched this week in West Sussex. West Sussex County Council, Adur and Worthing Councils, Arun District Council, Crawley Borough Council, Horsham District Council and Mid Sussex District Council signed a contract last year with Connected Kerb, one of the country’s […]
Work due to start on £4.7million Burgess Hill scheme in Sussex
Work is due to start soon on a £4.7million scheme to support the local economy and improve active/sustainable travel options in Burgess Hill, according to West Sussex County Council. The Western Gateway and Station Improvements Scheme is scheduled to start on 27 June and is one of a series of projects in the town which […]
New pathway surface in West Sussex “well received”
Residents in the village of Angmering in West Sussex have reacted positively to a new type of pathway surface installed on a cycle lane. The anti-slip element of the green-coloured lane ihad worn away and became extremely slippery in the wet. The path serves a school, playground and community centre, and residents, Angmering Parish Council […]
Kier Highways Solutions wins surface dressing contract with West Sussex County Council
Kier Highways Solutions, the surface treatments and bituminous product manufacturing business which is part of Kier Highways, has been awarded a £1.7m, year-long contract with West Sussex County Council for surface dressing. Kier will deliver c.500,000sqm of surface dressing across West Sussex using 750t of surface dressing emulsion, which will be manufactured at the Kier-owned […]
Countywide road safety review gets underway in West Sussex
A countywide road safety review has begun in West Sussex to address collisions, speed and traffic management. Instigated by Joy Dennis, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, the review, which will include a group of cross-party county councillors, will be led by former traffic police officer Tom Richardson. “Road safety was […]
Pegasus crossing considered for A281
Consultants have identified a Pegasus crossing – a signalised crossing designed for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders – as a potential option for improving road safety for all at the A281 Downs Link in Rudgwick. Since a fatal accident at the crossing point in 2020, West Sussex County Council has completed a series of improvements […]
A2300 improvements declared officially open
A £23million improvements scheme on the A2300 in West Sussex has opened which the County Council says will help to boost the local economy and support new housing. The widening of around a mile and a half of single-lane road to dual carriageway near Burgess Hill provides the highway infrastructure to support the provision of […]
Cycleway/walkway in West Sussex will connect South Downs Findon Gateway and Findon Valley
A West Sussex scheme to build a 2km-long cycleway/walkway route has been approved to connect Findon Valley with the South Downs National Park gateway of Findon Village. Proposals for an A24 Findon Valley to Findon Village shared path were the subject of public engagement in the summer, with 685 responses received. Local MPs, County Councillors, Arun District Councillors […]
