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One Journey Better
A23 Active Travel scheme
Current work update and road closures
We started work in June 2024 on a scheme to improve the A23 (London Road and Preston Road), between Argyle Road and Preston Drove. The first phase of work is from Argyle Road and Preston Road to south of Dyke Road Drive is now substantially complete.
The current phase of the A23 Active Travel Scheme is from the Dyke Road Drive junction with Preston Road A23 through to the entrance of Preston Park, at the junction of Stanford Avenue.
All dates are subject to the progress of work and dependent on the weather.
3 to 7 February 2025
Nightworks including A23/ Preston Road at the junction with Stanford Avenue
As part of the A23 Active Travel Scheme, our contractor will be undertaking night works along Preston Road/ A23 at Stanford Avenue, from Monday 3 to Friday 7 February 2025. All works should be relatively quiet and minimal disruption is anticipated.
Road closures and local diversions during nightworks at:
A23/ Preston Road at the junction with Stanford Avenue - road closure
Stanford Avenue via A23/ Preston Road
All diversion routes will be signposted.
Residents and businesses within the closure will still have access to properties.
On-street parking may be temporarily restricted.
Buses
The Springfield Road northbound bus stop is currently suspended and will be replaced by the new bus stop north of the junction with Dyke Road Drive and is expected to be operational by January 2025.
Other north and southbound bus stops will be suspended throughout the work to make improvements. More details of suspensions will be provided closer to the time.
What we are doing
The changes are designed to improve a key transport corridor for the city and make it a safer and more attractive environment for all who use it.
Works taking place specifically on Dyke Road Drive include:
junction improvements including a raised crossing point and wider pavement for pedestrians
new floating bus stops
new parking spaces including a blue badge bay
new cycle lanes
We'll keep this webpage updated throughout the work. If you have any questions about the A23 Active Travel Scheme or would like a copy of the latest newsletter, send an email to transport.projects@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Timeline
November 2020
The Department for Transport's Active Travel Fund awards the council £909,000 for the A23 Active Travel Scheme.
February 2021
A 6-week public consultation was held on the Active Travel Fund schemes, including the A23.
July 2021
The council's Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee agrees on the preliminary design and instructs officers to undertake further public consultation and discussions with key stakeholders to inform design development.
October to December 2021
Stakeholder engagement to gather feedback and comments. These are fed into the detailed design.
March 2022
Detailed design approved by the Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee.
Spring/summer 2023
A further consultation with stakeholders and statutory consultation as part of the Traffic Regulation Order. Feedback from this was used for the final design.
October 2023
Phase 1a and 1b were approved for construction by the Transport and Sustainability Committee.
Summer 2024
Work is scheduled to commence.
Winter 2025 to 2026
Scheduled completion date.
Aims of the A23 Active Travel Scheme
The A23 Active Travel Scheme aims to improve a key transport corridor for the city and make it a safer and more attractive environment for all who use it.
On completion, the finished scheme will:
enable and encourage active and inclusive travel such as walking, cycling and wheeling through new and updated infrastructure
improve the overall experience for public transport users
upgrade key junctions and improve road safety for all users
improve access to green spaces, heritage attractions and leisure locations situated along the A23
Reasons for making the changes
The A23 is identified as a high-priority strategic route for improvement in the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), a strategic plan which identifies routes and areas in the city for improvement over the next 10 years.
The A23 forms part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 20, between Brighton and Pyecombe. The current cycle infrastructure on the route falls short of the current national design standards for cycling (LTN 1/20). These standards promote high-quality cycle facilities, including protecting and separating cyclists from vehicles and pedestrians to:
ensure safety
promote an increase in cycling
Improving accessibility and safety
New and upgraded crossing facilities and pedestrian spaces will make crossing the A23 and accessing the attractions on either side of the road easier for all.
In Phase 1, improvements include:
a new toucan crossing between Preston Park and popular hotel accommodation
a new signalised pedestrian crossing between Preston Park and Preston Park Rockery, a municipal rock garden previously awarded the best park in England
Provide sustainable travel options to key destinations along the route
Through new and upgraded active travel infrastructure we can provide residents and visitors with the ability to choose sustainable forms of transport to reach the variety of destinations along the A23 Active Travel Scheme area including:
popular green spaces such as Preston Park, Withdean Park and Patcham Peace Gardens
sport and leisure facilities such as Withdean Sports Complex
heritage attractions and listed buildings such as Preston Manor and Gardens
