New shared use cycle and footway in Westhampnett

New bus shelters have been provided in Westhampnett alongside the creation of a shared footway and cycleway

It is one 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.

Cyclists, pedestrians and bus users benefit from improvement scheme

A 1km-long, shared use cycleway and footway has been built along the south side of Stane Street in Westhampnett. Three new bus shelters have also been provided for the parish.

The project is largely complete, with remaining work including some fencing and a small amount of tactile paving to be installed. Total cost: approximately £350,000, funded from developer contributions (Section 106 funds).

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