Traffic calming measures in Bognor Regis and Felpham completed

New traffic calming measures in Bognor Regis and Felpham have been completed by the county council.

They are two of eleven projects, representing more than £1.7million worth of improvements, either completed, or nearly completed, by West Sussex Highways just before the coronavirus lockdown started.

Areas benefiting from the schemes include in Ansty, Barns Green, Bognor Regis, Crawley, East Grinstead, Felpham, Pyecombe, Slaugham, Thakeham, Westhampnett and Wisborough Green.

Roger Elkins, cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: “The 11 projects represent a significant investment in our highway network and will benefit a wide range of people, including pedestrians, cyclists, bus users and horse riders.

“It was great to see the projects delivered on time and we look forward to this year’s improvements programme being delivered with equal success, while recognising the current challenges coronavirus presents.”

Lloyd Allen, contracts manager of principal contractor Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP), said how pleased BBLP were to have been involved in this series of successful projects, and looked forward to working with West Sussex County Council in the future.

20mph limit installed in Felpham

The works finalised the installation of a parish-wide 20mph speed limit and included signage, some roundels painted on road surfaces, plus two pairs of speed cushions (mini speed humps) to help reduce traffic speeds in Summerley Lane. All roads, with exception of main through roads, now have a signed 20mph speed limit. The project was at the request of the parish council, supported by the county councillor, and funded from developer contributions (Section 106 funds). Total cost: approximately £50,000.

Traffic-calming installed, Frith Road, Bognor Regis

Following requests from the community, and supported by the parish council and county councillor, additional traffic-calming measures have been installed in Frith Road. The speed cushions (mini speed humps) and raised table junction will help slow traffic in this 20mph area which is also on the access route to two schools and the leisure centre. Total cost: approximately £80,000.

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