A285 Duncton: Picture reveals scale of work involved in complex road repair
The scale of work involved in the complex road repair at the closed section of the A285 at Duncton in West Sussex has been revealed in a picture released by the council. Despite the complexities, which include a damaged carriageway with culverts spanning beneath it, highways officers and contractors continue to make good progress. Work […]
UK’s largest public EV charging project set to help deliver EV revolution
The UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint deployment by a local authority has been announced by West Sussex County Council, providing a blueprint for local authorities across the UK to deliver affordable, reliable, and accessible chargepoints in their thousands to help the 40% of drivers nationally without off-street parking to go electric. One in four […]
West Sussex rises to the carbon reduction challenge with highway and transport initiatives
A growing number of initiatives to help reduce carbon are being delivered across West Sussex, according to the council. As the COP26 Climate Change Conference gets underway, the challenges of encouraging active travel choices and reducing carbon emissions continue on a countywide basis, said West Sussex County Council. The County Council’s new Council Plan, for example, sets […]
The potential of verges is explored to help tackle biodiversity
An innovative, joint project is exploring the potential for grass verges to become important havens for wildflowers, insects and pollinators to help tackle the biodiversity crisis. The three-year pilot scheme is being spearheaded by a partnership of West Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority. The research will focus on the potential […]
West Sussex Council successful with active travel bid
The Government has awarded £274,900 so the County Council can develop its next package of cycling and walking schemes and promotional activity. The successful bid to the Department for Transport’s Enabling Fund means that initial designs for three Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP) schemes can be developed ready for the next round of […]
Technology driving cycle safety improvements at a busy junction in West Sussex
The latest technology is being used at a busy crossroads in Felpham, West Sussex to improve safety for cyclists. The Felpham Road, Felpham Way and Downview Road junction is the first in the UK to use new software, provided by provided by the County Council’s traffic signals contractor, Telent, which allows bespoke traffic monitoring from […]
Verging on perfection in West Sussex
This stunning West Sussex road verge, with its flourishing flora and fauna, has received a rave report from consultant ecologist and butterfly expert Neil Hulme. Mr Hulme, who works closely with the county council, South Downs National Park Authority and many landowners to help habitats for the benefit of butterflies and a wealth of other […]
Velocity helps West Sussex with a low carbon approach to the fight against potholes
Innovation continues to be explored by West Sussex County Council in its fight against an age-old issue: potholes. The Velocity road patching system is being deployed proactively to treat areas of carriageways even before routine inspections have highlighted issues, according to the council. Results half-way through a six-month trial with Velocity have been impressive, with […]
Crossing gets the go ahead in Shoreham, West Sussex to help cyclists and pedestrians
The go-ahead has been given for a crossing for both pedestrians and cyclists to be built in Shoreham, West Sussex after proposals received clear public support. Construction of the toucan crossing on the A283 Steyning Road – one of the County Council’s school Active Travel initiatives – is likely to start next Spring and will: Benefit the […]
West Sussex makes carbon savings in footway resurfacing
Impressive carbon-saving and cost-saving results have been achieved in a programme of 31 footway resurfacing schemes in West Sussex. More than 22,000 square metres of footpath were resurfaced by the council’sl contactor Rejuvo JPCS, including in Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex and Chichester. If traditional asphalt methods had been used, 554 tonnes of CO2 emissions would […]