Improvement works set to start at Wisborough Green road: Here’s what you need to know

The proposal to upgrade Durbans Road, between the A272 and Kirdford Road crossroads, was requested by Wisborough Green Parish Council following concerns raised by residents.

Peter Drummond, chairman of the council, said: “Over the years, village residents have raised the issue of the Durbans Road crossing being between parked cars, a particular concern for children and those with pushchairs.

“We are pleased that West Sussex County Council acknowledged these concerns and supported our request to improve the pedestrian crossing points, walking-to-school route and provide some additional off-road parking spaces which are much needed.”

The scheme will see the western layby extended northwards by 20 metres, add a new 20 metre layby opposite on the eastern side, provide associated lengths of new footway, and a new uncontrolled crossing point to the north of those laybys.

The crossing point will replace the one in the layby, which will be removed.

An improved uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point will also be provided across Kirdford Road.

A West Sussex Highways spokesman said the scheme would ‘improve parking and extend footway connectivity along the edge of the Village Green, with better defined places for pedestrians to cross’.

Work is scheduled to start next week (Monday, February 17) and run until Friday, March 13.

Temporary traffic management will be in place for the safety of road users and the workforce.

Durbans Road will be closed between the A272 and Kirdford Road junction to all through-traffic, which will be diverted via the A272, B2133 and Newpound Lane.

The only exception being that the contractor will escort scheduled school service transport through the works twice in the morning and afternoon.

In addition, during the first week, which is school half-term, there will be multi-way temporary traffic signals at the Kirdford Road, Newpound Road junctions with Durbans Road.

The spokesperson added: “Every effort will be made to try to minimise the impact of the project, however, some delays and inconvenience can be expected. Highway users are asked to proceed with care and follow the temporary traffic signing.”

Access for residents within closed areas will be maintained, although lengths of footway may be temporarily closed where works are underway and pedestrians will be redirected to use available alternatives.

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