West Sussex begins final stage of Traffic Signal Halogen Replacement Programme
West Sussex County Council is entering the third and final stage of its three-year programme to change all traffic signals in the county from halogen to LED technology. The programme, which has already successfully converted 70% of the planned sites, will now focus on key areas in Chichester. As part of the upgrades, the council […]
Crawley: Bus lane to be extended as part of the Manor Royal highway improvement scheme
The final phase of the Manor Royal Improvement Scheme, which will extend the eastbound bus lane on Manor Royal Road, is set to begin work in February 2025. This third and final phase follows on from works completed in September 2023 which provided improvements to Manor Royal Road, including to the public realm on Manor […]
West Sussex potholes: Council warned about fatal crash road
Council officials were warned about potholes on a stretch of road almost two months before a Porsche driver died reportedly swerving to avoid one. The 74-year-old from Reigate, Surrey was pronounced dead at the scene near Petworth, West Sussex after his 911 GT2 was in collision with a BMW last Monday, says the Daily Telegraph. The crash involved […]
Plans to improve the A27 between Worthing and Lancing go on show
Plans to improve journeys for drivers by upgrading key junctions along the A27 through Worthing and Lancing in West Sussex have been unveiled. Drivers, businesses and local people are being encouraged to have their say on the proposals in a six-week public consultation, which runs until 19 March. The proposals for Worthing and Lancing form […]
VolkerFitzpatrick complete £9million regeneration scheme in Crawley town centre
The £9million Eastern Gateway scheme in the West Sussex town of Crawley has been completed by VolkerFitzpatrick on behalf of the County Council. The £9million urban infrastructure scheme has improved links between Crawley town and nearby development sites by implementing walking and cycling improvements. This enabled the council to reduce congestion in the town centre […]
Series of proposals revealed in bid to boost Haywards Heath town centre
A consultation is underway in West Sussex on a series of proposals to make Commercial Square and South Road in Haywards Heath even more attractive to visitors. The proposed highway improvements aim to make the areas more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport and so encourage active/sustainable travel choices. The South Road proposals are […]
Demonstration planned against Arundel bypass
Campaigners against the chosen route for the Arundel Bypass in West Sussex are planning a march to County Hall in Chichester tomorrow (Thursday 24 February) to coincide with the council’s Communities, Highways, Environment and Scrutiny Committee meeting, when the County Council will decide its response to the proposal from National Highways. National Highways says a […]
