Repairs begin at the closed section of the A285 at Duncton

Friday, 29 October 2021 17:50

It's been shut for safety reasons, following a slippage of earth over a culvert beneath the carriageway.

Repairs and improvement works have begun at the closed section of the A285 at Duncton.

The section, just south of the Seaford College entrance, has been shut for safety reasons, following a slippage of earth over a culvert that spans beneath the carriageway.

Following investigations by specialist teams, a long-lasting solution has been designed and work has now begun which will include:

Gabion baskets being positioned at the foot of the bank to strengthen the overall integrity of the structure
Repairs to the culverts
Protecting utilities, including a fresh water mains supply
Reconstruction of the carriageway
Installation of new safety barriers on both sides of the carriageway

Joy Dennis, County Council Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said:

“Our highway officers and contractors continue to work tirelessly to ensure this complex repair is completed as quickly as possible, while providing a long-lasting solution. Issues include road subsidence and the challenge of a damaged carriageway which has culverts spanning beneath it, carrying water from the adjacent, large pond.

“We do understand the problems the road closure is creating and apologise again for the inconvenience.”

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