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15:02:2010

Making life better for road users in West Sussex

Working as part of West Sussex Highways, May Gurney is undertaking a series of schemes to make it easier and safer for residents to get around by car, bike or on foot.

Work is nearing completion to construct a shared use footway and cycleway along a 1.8km section of the A259 from Lancing to Littlehampton. This will create a safer route for cyclists along a busy road.

Work has also begun on a new shared-use cycle path and pavement between Worthing and Findon, which is scheduled to take up to 14 weeks to complete.

These schemes will encourage more people to walk and cycle, which in turn will reduce car journeys and benefit the whole community.

Drainage improvements are being carried out on several roads across West Sussex. One of the schemes involves installing new drainage pipes and gullies on the A286 near Chichester.

Work on a range of improvements for the North Road area of Lancing has re-started following a break to enable seasonal trade to continue unaffected. The £300,000 scheme involves resurfacing the road in red tarmac to make motorists more aware of keeping to the speed limit.

Derek Whittington, cabinet member for strategic planning and transport, said: “Pedestrian safety is at the forefront of the plans. This scheme will make the area safer for pedestrians and improve the overall ‘feel’ of the shopping environment.”

On 1 February, a countywide patching programme got underway to repair damage caused by the coldest winter for a generation. Much of this work is being carried out at night to minimise disruption to the travelling public.

Finally, a programme of pavement resurfacing in Worthing and Salvington commenced on 8 February. These schemes involve removing existing paving slabs and laying a new asphalt surface to give them a smooth surface for pedestrians. Kerb repairs are also being carried out.

Click here to read more about May Gurney’s work in partnership with West Sussex County Council.