Transport improvement plans – your views sought
Bus stop and junction improvements have been proposed between Durrington and Goring.
West Sussex County Council isaskingforthepublic’sviewson proposals for ‘future transport improvements’.
The council said the area between Durrington and Goring was‘alreadyabusylocation’with residents travelling to schools and work, and to access local servicesandrecreationfacilities.
“To support these journeys, the improvements being considered include the creation of improved routes and crossings for pedestrians and cyclists to make travelling actively an easier, safer and more appealing option,” a council spokesperson said.“improvementstofacilities at some bus stops and junction improvements to reduce traffic congestion at the A2032/durrington Lane/the Boulevard junction are also included in the proposals.”
Thecouncilsaidtheimprovementswouldhelpjourneystolocationssuchasdurringtonhigh School, Durrington-on-sea railway station, Worthing Leisure Centre and Goring seafront, as well as shopping, employment and development areas.
Joy Dennis, cabinet member for highways and transport at West Sussex County Council, said:“followinginitialpublicengagementin2023,whichindicated that there is general support for transport improvements in this area, design proposals are now being put forward and I encourage all residents to take a look and share your feedback.
“These proposals are part of the county council’s transport strategy for Worthing, which also includes improving the A27, promoting better public transport, and providing more electric vehicle charging points.”
Full details of the proposals can be found at yourvoice. westsussex.gov.uk/durringtongoringandthecouncilisencouraging residents, businesses and other users to share their views by completing an online survey.
Drop-ineventshavealsobeen arranged. They will be held at Worthing Leisure Centre in Shaftesbury Avenue from 2pm to 6pm on Thursday, March 21, andatdurringtonhighschoolin Theboulevardfrom4pmto8pm on Monday, March 25.
The council spokesperson added the schemes were at an early stage and likely to depend on securing government grant funding, meaning it could be years before any work could start. The consultation is open until 11.55pm on April 30.