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 Road in Hassocks and are expected to last for nine weeks. Hassocks railway station will remain open throughout. Some works will 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 is inviting public feedback on proposals to improve the Hazelwick and Tushmore junctions on the A2011 Crawley Avenue.
The proposals aim to make walking, cycling and public transport more attractive options for short journeys. They form part of the West Sussex Transport Plan, which supports the county council’s broader goal of promoting a sustainable and prosperous economy.
The Hazelwick and Tushmore junctions serve as access points to education, jobs and local services. However, high traffic volumes cause 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.
The proposals being considered include:
- junction widening
- changes to road marking and direction signs
- bus priority measures
- improved pedestrian and cycle crossing points
- reducing the speed limit
At the Hazelwick junction, further measures are being explored to improve safety and reduce noise, alongside the planned introduction of traffic signals as part of the Forge Wood development.
Drop-in events, to give people the opportunity to view the proposals and speak to members of the project team, will be held at The Charis Centre on West Green Drive in Crawley between 1pm and 5pm on Thursday 26 June and Wednesday 2 July 2025.
The consultation closes at 11:55pm on Monday 14 July 2025.
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 awardfrom 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 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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Always keep a safe space from the vehicle in front.
Drivers and riders should maintain a safe distance behind the vehicle ahead. This gap should be big enough for you to be able to think and react to any sudden braking or swerving the vehicle ahead might make.
A safe distance is about 2-seconds. To judge 2-seconds, wait for the vehicle in front to pass a fixed feature like a lamppost, then at a normal speaking speed say the phrase “Only a fool, breaks the 2 second rule.” If the front of your vehicle has passed the lamppost before you’ve finished speaking, you are too close.
Increase your distance.
In wet conditions this distance should be doubled and in icy conditions it should be doubled again
Uploading photos with reports
When reporting defects on the highway, photos help us to assess and triage effectively.
Here are some tips to providing photos:
- Photos should only be taken when it is safe to do so.
- Take one from a slight distance, and preferably with something recognisable in the background to help us get a more precise location
- Take another photo closer to help us gauge the severity of the issue.
- Stay still to prevent blurry photos
- Take the photo in as much lighting as is possible
Example of a bad photo (left) and a good photo (right) to upload when making a report online
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 8:00 am and 5:00 pm 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 on these works 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 at https://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 @ 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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