In the October edition of this newsletter you'll see a Climate Change update and scheme updates from across the county.
Thank you for attending the WSCC Local Highways Operations - Winter Preparedness briefing October 2024
Please do complete the brief questionnaire to enable us to gather your feedback on the Winter preparedness brief and future briefing topics. Your feedback is valuable and will help us improve future sessions. Please click on the following link to complete:
7th October Briefing: https://s.surveyplanet.com/8w8j53mx
14th October Briefing: https://s.surveyplanet.com/w4fhpd9m
15th October Briefing: https://s.surveyplanet.com/w4fhpd9m
We are also pleased to provide you with a dedicated email address to escalate complex issues, which is:
Please do continue to use our online reporting channels to notify us of new issues. For emergency issues on the Highway please telephone our contact centre which is available 24/7 on: 01243 642105. This will allow us to address your queries more efficiently.
We are looking to deliver our next Winter related brief, early – mid December and will confirm topic when all the questionnaires have been completed and reviewed. Please can you complete by 9 November to provide us time to prepare for December.
Please find some useful links we identified from the briefing session:
– Pothole information
Within Highways, Transport and Planning we have been training our staff to become 'Carbon Literate' to support the decarbonisation ambitions of the service. This is providing our colleagues with an understanding of the fundamentals of climate change science. On a practical level, it is enabling our staff to take action in their roles and at home to reduce emissions and adapt to climate impacts (playing a part in meeting the net zero target by 2030).
So far 23% of Highways, Transport and Planning staff have become certified Carbon Literate. We aim to increase this to train the large majority of staff over the next few years.
Successful completion of Community Highway Scheme in Worthing
The scheme originates from a community Highways Scheme application proposed by the school governors at Durrington Infant & Junior School to address concerns for pupils crossing multiple junctions which have no formal crossing points. The scheme is now complete and the following improvements have been delivered for safer access:
- Raised table across a 4-way junction including localised resurfacing.
- Crossing point by realigning Acaica Avenue junction.
- Tactile crossing points at Cotswold Road and Salvington Road.
- Double yellow lines at junctions and refresh lining.
- New advance warning signs on approach to table.
The improvements will help pedestrians to safely cross the junctions at suitable locations and reduce motorist speeds on approach to the junction.
New Pedestrian Crossing at Littlehampton Road, Worthing
Successful refurbishment of signalised pedestrian Crossing at Littlehampton Road near Chantry Road and Stone Lane in Worthing. The crossing equipment has reached end of life and needs replacing. The scheme is part of the 3years Halogen Bulb Replacement Programme. The works included installation of some new poles, signal heads, detectors and the tactile paving areas replaced for new.
Safer Active Travel to Yapton Primary school
A new shared pedestrian and cyclist path has been constructed on the eastern side of North End Road, starting from Pear Tree Close and continuing south for approximately 330m. An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing at Yapton Primary School has been constructed, and alterations to existing bus stops and parking restrictions to support the improvements.
Pedestrians will benefit from improved pavement surfacing, formalised crossing points and safer crossing options at Yapton Primary School. Cyclists will also have safer options available to them when travelling on North End Road. Both benefits will help to promote active travel.
Community High Scheme in Hunston
Following a community highway scheme application to improve pedestrian facilities crossing B2145 Selsey Road, Hunston. Works will provide a safer crossing point and new footway enabling pedestrians to access bus stops. The works include installation of a new footway, upgrade pedestrian traffic refuge islands, footway resurfacing, and improved dropped crossings. The works will begin from 4th November 2024 for approximately 7 weeks between 07:30 -17:30. Bus stops - Oakview (north and south bound) and Recreational ground (southbound) will be suspended for safety reasons. Traffic management will be in place. Apologies for any inconvenience. Further details on one.network
Project updates are frequently posted on the West Sussex Highways X account (formerly Twitter). Just search @WSHighways if you aren't already following.
Produced by the Stakeholder and Partnerships Officer, Highways Transport and Planning. Please contact active.communities@westsussex.gov.uk with any comments or suggestions.
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