Oving traffic lights: Highways England apologises for delays

Highways England has apologised to motorists following issues with the Oving traffic lights yesterday (Tuesday, April 27).
By Joe Stack
Published 28th Apr 2021, 11:53 BST
Updated 28th Apr 2021, 12:09 BST
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Reports came in on Tuesday morning that the traffic lights at the junction of Oving Road and the Chichester Bypass were faulty and causing delays to traffic.

Highways England said it is carrying out regular checks to find the cause of the issues.

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More than 1,000 people back petition to save Oving traffic lightsA Highways England spokesperson said: “We are carrying out daily checks on the traffic lights at Oving Road to make sure they are working as well as possible while we work on trying to find out what the problem is.

Oving traffic lights. Picture via Google StreetviewOving traffic lights. Picture via Google Streetview
Oving traffic lights. Picture via Google Streetview

"We are in touch with our local partners in Sussex and are sorry for the disruption this fault is causing. In the meantime we thank drivers for bearing with us.”

Residents continue fight for Oving traffic lightsHave you been affected by the issues at the traffic lights? Get in touch: [email protected]

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