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In this newsletter you'll read about seasonal
information, scheme updates and more!
Bird
Nesting
March to September marks the main bird nesting season
and it is important that we are careful not to disturb birds during
this time. This impacts the work we can undertake when maintaining
hedgerows – it is an offence to disturb birds and nests during the
nesting season. However, if a hedge is causing severe risk,
then we will take action adhering to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Seasonal
Watercourse Advice
Are you a landowner who has a riparian responsibility
for the maintenance of ordinary watercourses associated with your
land? If yes, then these are the actions you should take during the
spring season (March-May).
- Inspect
your watercourse, checking that it is free flowing.
- So long as it is
safe to do so, and water levels are sufficiently low, rake out
and remove any debris and litter that may have accumulated.
- Advise your
neighbours if you can see any issues within their section of
watercourse that they may need to address.
To learn more about riparian responsibility please
visit Ditch The Problem
New
Contractors
West Sussex County Council is pleased to announce the
award of two new highways maintenance contracts that will start on
1 April 2025. FM Conway will deliver
drainage cleansing and VolkerHighways will be
responsible for the Core Maintenance contract, which includes
reactive service delivery and other maintenance activities. Over
the coming months, our teams will be working hard to ensure a
smooth transition to the new contracts. For
more information please visit West Sussex County Council awards highways
maintenance contracts and there will be more information
in the April edition of this newsletter.
Business
As Usual with Cyclical and Jetting Operations
As the winter period comes to an end and spring
approaches, the County Council's drainage systems continue to be
maintained and jetted.
In February the ad hoc jetting works completed across
the county were on par with previous years, currently the
contractor has completed 82 jetting jobs and 24 CCTV jet jobs.
Approximately 7,283 gully assets were routinely
cleansed across the county in February.
Scheme
Updates
Drainage
works at Muster Green South, Haywards Heath
West Sussex County Council is replacing the defective
highways drainage on Muster Green South in Haywards Heath due to
frequent carriageway flooding. Major gas works are currently being
undertaken by Southern Gas Network (SGN) on this road and WSCC is
taking the opportunity during this road closure to repair and
replace parts of the drainage system. This helps minimise the
overall duration of the works when the team returns in summer to
complete the rest of the drainage system installation.
The Phase 1 drainage repair and installation works
will take place from 17 March to 25 April between 7:30 am – 6 pm. A
road closure will be in place and diversion route will be signed on
site. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. We apologise
for any inconvenience. Further details can be found on one.network.
Recently
refurbished controlled crossing in Chichester
Refurbishment of an existing signal controlled
staggered puffin crossing on Portfield Way near Sainsbury’s,
Chichester has been successfully completed before the estimated
completion date. The works included refurbishing equipment such as
detectors, heads, and controllers. Due to previous issues with
leaning poles caused by ground conditions, a socketed solution is
now being used. This allows for the use of standard poles instead
of the previously used fabricated ones.
Local Safety Scheme on A259
Cathedral Way, Chichester
West Sussex County Council is due to start local
safety works on A259 Cathedral Way in Chichester from 21 March to 7
May 2025 between 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. This scheme originates from
concerns raised regarding the number of road traffic collisions at
A259 Cathedral Way and the right turn lane into Fishbourne Road
East. The works will involve:
- Introduction
of 30mph on Cathedral Way, including the Westgate Roundabout.
- Adjust the
northbound lane markings on the approach to Fishbourne Road
East.
- Improve the
signing, particularly for southbound approach, to the
Fishbourne Road East right turn lane.
- Replace section of
verge in the central reservation with hard porous footway
landscaping to maintain inter-visibility between northbound
traffic and right turn traffic at the Fishbourne Road East
junction.
- From the Fishbourne
Road East Junction going north change the northbound
centreline markings with hazard warning lines.
- Extensive
vegetation clearance along this corridor.
Temporary lane closures with traffic management will
be in place. There will be a minor overnight road closure towards
the end of the works at some of the critical locations on the
route. Alternative pedestrian and cycle routes will be provided
where the works require temporary footway and cycleway closures.
Traffic Signals crossing
refurbishment in Chichester
West Sussex County Council is intending on
refurbishing the existing traffic signals crossings on Market Road,
near Eastgate Square/The Hornet, Chichester as part of the ongoing
Halogen Replacement Programme. All obsolete equipment will be
replaced with the latest technology including low energy LED signal
heads. The works will take place from 31 March to 4 April 2025
between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Unfortunately, nearby bus stops are having to be
suspended to ensure safe working area for contractors. Temporary
pedestrian crossings will be used whilst the work is taking place.
Motorists may experience delays due to the use of temporary traffic
signals.
Access will be maintained at all times so if the
delivery is directly onto a property or driveway this will not be
affected. If the delivery is to be on street, then the driver will
not be able to park in the barriered works area but will otherwise
be able to deliver any portable packages direct to the property.
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Produced by the Stakeholder and Partnerships Officer,
Highways Transport and Planning. Please contact active.communities@westsussex.gov.uk with
any comments or suggestions.
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