A259 Brighton to Newhaven bus corridor – phase 1

This is the first phase of the scheme to improve bus and cycle travel along the A259 between Brighton and Newhaven. Phase one covers the area between Ovingdean and Telscombe Cliffs and will include:

• dedicated bus lanes approaching the junction with Rottingdean High Street
• “intelligent “ signals at junctions that give priority to buses
• improved crossing facilities at the junction with Rottingdean High Street
• replacing the roundabouts at Longridge Avenue and Telscombe Cliffs Way with traffic lights and crossing facilities
• provision of an off-road cycle route as part of the National Cycle Network
• improved crossing facilities near bus stops throughout the route.

Download the plans

Download copies of the proposed designs for the A259 Brighton to Newhaven bus corridor.

Traffic management and construction

The works will require different types of traffic management and may include temporary traffic lights, lane closures and stop and go systems.

Disruption to residents and road users will be minimised wherever possible.

• The works between Ovingdean roundabout and Longridge Avenue, Saltdean will be completed by the end of July 2008
• The remaining works between Longridge Avenue, Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs will be completed the end of September 2008.

Residents and businesses

Access for residents may be limited during working hours. During this time access should be arranged locally with the Site Manager or Clerk of Works.

Access for pedestrians will be mainly unaffected, however it may be restricted from time to time due to movement of machinery, vehicles and equipment.

Contact us

Scheme design (general enquiries) – Charles Walker, Project Manager

Access, health and safety or the site environment – Ian Butters, Supervisor

To speak to either please contact our Highways Customer Access Team.

Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday 8.30pm–5pm
• Fridays from 8.30pm–4.30pm

They will arrange for them to contact you.

In an emergency, a 24 hour service is provided by Eastbourne Lifeline on 01323 410051.