Controversial roadworks on Oving Junction set to begin next week

Thursday, 27 January 2022 06:00

The A27 Portfield scheme is set to begin its works at Oving Junction week commencing Monday 31 January, pending legal sign-off.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays - as a traffic management system is being put in place, which includes a number of temporary diversion routes for vehicles travelling via the Oving Junction, utilising Longacres Way, Drayton Lane, and Bognor Road.

All of the diversions are available as printable maps, at www.a27portfield.co.uk/diversions. Pedestrian traffic lights will largely be in operation throughout these works – which will also include temporary lights.

As part of the A27 Portfield scheme - it's hoped the works will improve capacity on the A27 by restricting movements to reduce delays for through-traffic along the Chichester Bypass.

But the scheme has faced opposition - with many concerned of the potential bottleneck the closures will bring on a key access route to Chichester.

On completion of the Oving Junction works, there will be bus only access, controlled by a bus gate, from the eastern side of the junction, with access to the A27 Westhampnett Bypass to the north of Longacres Way, and Chichester Bypass to the west.

On the west side of Oving Road there will be a left in, left out only access to A27, and the right turn facility from the A27 will be removed. These changes will remove multiple phases of the traffic lights resulting in increased capacity for the through traffic using the A27. The scheme will retain and enhance pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities at the junction.

Works are expected to start on Monday, and will take approximately 14 weeks to complete t

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