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Welcome to West Sussex Highways. For Highway matters please visit http://ow.ly/r18L305t0aH. For emergencies call 01243 642105
Account is monitored Mon - Fri 9-5
❄️Winter decision 🧂 

The gritters will be out in the Inland and Fernhurst areas from 21:00 tonight.

For more info, and to see what locations come under which area, please click: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/maintaining-roads-verges-and-pavements/road-maintenance/winter-service/
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
⚠️Whiteways Lodge Roundabout, Houghton⚠️

We have been made aware of an incident on Whiteways Lodge Roundabout, a road closure has been requested.

Please avoid the area, we will update you when we can.
December 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Did you know we have a monthly Highways, Transport and Planning eNewsletter? 

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Our next Edition will be out later in the month 📰
December 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning from WSHighways.

We received 29 emergency reports over the weekend including fallen trees and flooding.

If you come across any issues with the road or footpath, contact us at ↓ 
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/make-an-enquiry-or-report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
❗A29 Lidsey Road, Woodgate❗

Closed due to flooding over the weekend. We will update you when we have more information.
December 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
❄️Winter decision 🧂 

The gritters will be out in all areas from 19:00 this evening. 

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December 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Did you know we have a monthly Highways, Transport and Planning eNewsletter? 

If you'd like to receive our updates sign up here: https://f.mtr.cool/mnvaxvlkzi

Our next Edition will be out later in the month 📰
December 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Amended Planned Works Road Closure: Horsham Road. Road closure to carry out carriageway lining reinstatement on 2 to 4 December 2025 between 8:00pm - 6:00am. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. 

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November 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Did you know we have a monthly Highways, Transport and Planning eNewsletter? 

If you'd like to receive our updates sign up here: https://f.mtr.cool/toghzmxlth

Our next Edition will be out later in the month 📰
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
❄️Winter decision 🧂 

The gritters will be out in all areas from 19:00 tonight.

For more information, and to see what locations come under which area, please see the link: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/maintaining-roads-verges-and-pavements/road-maintenance/winter-service/
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
❄️Winter decision 🧂 

The gritters will be out in all areas from 22:00 tonight.

For more information, and to see what locations come under which area, please see the link: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/maintaining-roads-verges-and-pavements/road-maintenance/winter-service/
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Amended Planned Works Road Closure: Horsham Road. Road closure to carry out carriageway lining reinstatement on 2 to 4 December 2025 between 8:00pm - 6:00am. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. 

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November 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
❄️Winter decision 🧂The gritters will be out in the all areas from 14:00 hours today. Please drive to the weather conditions, allow extra journey time.
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Planned Works: Sea Road near South Terrace, Littlehampton. Existing Puffin crossing refurbishment works is due to start from 24 November to 5 December 2025 between 7:00am – 5:00 pm on weekdays. A temporary pedestrian crossing will be in operation. Further details at https://one.network/?GB142685567
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
❄️Winter decision 🧂The gritters will be out in the all areas from 14:00 hours today. Please drive to the weather conditions, allow extra journey time.
November 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
❄️Winter decision 🧂

The gritters will be out in the all areas from 14:00 hrs today.

Please drive to the weather conditions, allow extra journey time.
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Did you know we have a monthly Highways, Transport and Planning eNewsletter? 

If you'd like to receive our updates sign up here: https://f.mtr.cool/dltukmmklo

Our next Edition will be out later in the month 📰
November 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
To grit, or not to grit. It’s a daily decision. Every day from 1 October to 30 April, we keep a close eye on the weather to decide if we need to grit.

🧂We have 20 gritters covering 1,690km of highway.
🧂We start the season with 9,000 tonnes of salt and monitor supplies carefully.

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November 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
❄️Winter decision 🧂 

The gritters will be out in the all areas from 7pm today.

Please drive to the weather conditions, allow extra journey time. 

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November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Planned Works Road Closure: Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down. Road closure to carry out application of High Friction Surfacing on 21 November 2025 between 9:30am - 2:30pm. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. Further details on https://one.network/?GB145771780
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
❗A283 LITTLE BOGNOR TO HASLINGBORNE LANE, FITTLEWORTH❗

2-way temporary traffic lights have been requested until a repair can be made on a collapsed gully cover.

We will update you when we have further information.
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Planned Works Road Closure: Rookwood Road, West Wittering, Chichester. Road closure to carry out carriageway lining reinstatement on 20 to 22 November 2025 between 8:00pm - 6:00am. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. Further details on https://one.network/?GB146703017
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Planned Works Road Closure: Hanlye Lane. Road closure to carry out carriageway lining and road stud reinstatement on 18 to 21 November 2025 between 8:00pm - 6:00am. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. Further details on https://one.network/?GB146221465
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Planned Works Road Closure: Please be advised that the below roads are due to be closed on the dates and times specified for carriageway lining and road stud reinstatement. Further details on one.network
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Planned Works: A283 The Fleet, Fittleworth. Community Highway Improvement works is due to start from 18 November to 8 December 2025 between 8:00am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Temporary two-way traffic signals and 30mph will be in operation. 

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November 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM