Have your say on A259 upgrades
You can have your say on proposed upgrades to the A259 Bognor Regis to Littlehampton highway corridor, a spokesperson for Arun District Council has said.
The scheme focuses on improving nine locations between Comet Corner and the Bridge Road roundabout, and it’s hoped they will ease congestion along the route, making for safer and more reliable journeys.
The consultation started last week and will close on Sunday, April 23.
The area around Comet Corner in particular has been known as an accident black spot for several years, with repeated calls to improve visibility, drainage and traffic light control.
These calls have continued even after the area was subject to a £550,000 upgrade back in 2017.
Planners are hoping to submit a funding bid to the Department for Transport later this year and, pending its approval, a full business proposal in 2024. If all goes well, construction should start in spring/summer 2025.
During the consultation period, planning officers are holding four in-person drop in events all over the district. They will take place at the following locations: March 23 from 11am to 1pm at Climping Village Hall, Crookthorn Lane, Climping
March 23, 2pm to 4.30pm at The Wickbourne Centre, Clun Road, Littlehampton
Friday, March 24, 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Jubilee Hall, Elmer Road, Middleton
Saturday, March 25, 10.30am to 1pm at Yapton and Ford Village Hall, Main Road, Yapton
Digital drop-ins will take place on Wednesday, March 29, from 1pm to 2pm, and Tuesday, April 18, from 6pm to 7pm, via Microsoft Teams.
“The scheme is an important element of the major highway improvement schemes we are either currently implementing or proposing for the Arun area,” said Councillor Joy Dennis, cabinet member for Transport and Highways.
“It’s vital that we continue to invest in our county’s infrastructure to support ongoing growth, just as we are doing with the A259 Angmering and Littlehampton dualling and the A284 Lyminster bypass schemes.
“By making these major investments, we are improving our highway network for residents, businesses and visitors alike.”