Press release
A public engagement asking for views on new plans for a cycling and walking route to be created on the south coast has entered its final week.
An artist’s impression of what the new cycle and pedestrian route will look like at Nutbourne
National Highways launched the engagement on plans for a six-mile long route which will link Chichester with Emsworth along the A259 on 22 July.
The route, which is currently part of the National Cycle Network route 2, will link into the Centurion Way (former railway conversion) and other local routes on the Manhood peninsula towards Chichester.
The improvement will also link several schools, and will enable more people to leave their cars at home and cycle or walk safely to work or school, helping to improve air quality in the area.
National Highways project manager Adrianna Chirovici said:
There’s just one week to go of this engagement and I urge anyone interested in the scheme to visit our virtual exhibition to find out more about the proposals and share their thoughts with us. Peoples’ feedback on our proposals will help us develop plans and deliver improvements which will benefit health, safety and the wider environment.
For full details of the engagement and how to get involved please visit the West Sussex County Council website. The engagement is set to finish on Thursday 23 September when the team will start the process of analysing all feedback and continue to develop the proposals to maximise the benefits for everyone.
General enquiries
Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.
Media enquiries
Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.
Published 16 September 2021
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