In this newsletter you'll find scheme updates, information on our latest consultation and a road safety message and more.

Essential work to upgrade drainage network in Hassocks to start in July

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

Have your say on next steps to improve the Hazelwick and Tushmore junctions on the A2011 Crawley Avenue

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

New Toucan Crossing on B2259

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.

Road Safety Improvements at Cathedral Way, Chichester

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.

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Scheme Updates

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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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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