The decision to authorise a Traffic Regulation Order for the Washington Roundabout, Pulborough, on the A283/A24 was made by Councillor Joy Dennis, the county council’s cabinet member for highways and transport on Wednesday (December 17).
The order also includes a 50mph speed limit on the north and southbound approaches on the A24, visibility fencing on the north and south arms of the A24, and partial concentric road markings.
A report from Matt Davey, assistant director for highways, transport and planning, showed that there had been 37 collisions on and around the roundabout between May 2019 and April 2024.
The report added: “There is currently a higher-than-expected number of collisions on the immediate approach and on the arms of the junction. In addition, a high proportion of collisions involve motorcyclists.
“The package of measures will help to reduce the collision risk at this roundabout.”
The cost of the proposals is expected to be just over £197,000, which will be taken from an already approved block of highways money.
West Sussex County Council received a mixed response to the plans, with 12 statements of support from the public and 15 objections.
Supporters felt that lowering the speed limit was appropriate, stating that it was difficult to turn onto the road and that the speed of traffic on the roundabout was a concern.
But those opposing the changes said lowering the speed limit was not necessary, would lead to confusion, increase travel times, cause congestion, and was a waste of money.
The decision will come into effect on December 31, unless called-in by councillors for further debate.
The decision to authorise a Traffic Regulation Order for the Washington Roundabout, Pulborough, on the A283/A24 was made by Councillor Joy Dennis, the county council’s cabinet member for highways and transport on Wednesday (December 17).
The order also includes a 50mph speed limit on the north and southbound approaches on the A24, visibility fencing on the north and south arms of the A24, and partial concentric road markings.
A report from Matt Davey, assistant director for highways, transport and planning, showed that there had been 37 collisions on and around the roundabout between May 2019 and April 2024.
The report added: “There is currently a higher-than-expected number of collisions on the immediate approach and on the arms of the junction. In addition, a high proportion of collisions involve motorcyclists.
“The package of measures will help to reduce the collision risk at this roundabout.”
The cost of the proposals is expected to be just over £197,000, which will be taken from an already approved block of highways money.
West Sussex County Council received a mixed response to the plans, with 12 statements of support from the public and 15 objections.
Supporters felt that lowering the speed limit was appropriate, stating that it was difficult to turn onto the road and that the speed of traffic on the roundabout was a concern.
But those opposing the changes said lowering the speed limit was not necessary, would lead to confusion, increase travel times, cause congestion, and was a waste of money.
The decision will come into effect on December 31, unless called-in by councillors for further debate.
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