West Sussex Highways

Make an enquiry or report a problem with a road or pavement - West Sussex County Council Report issues like flooding, overgrowth, or damage.

We are signing off shortly & will be back on Monday.

If you come across any problems with the road or footpath, make a report online: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/make-an-enquiry-or-report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/

For highways emergencies only, please call 01243 642105.

Please do ignore or move cones, barriers or signage for road closures as these are in place for your safety. Take care while travelling over the weekend, we will provide further updates on Monday.

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🚦 New Oving Road, Oving - Temporary traffic lights will remain over the weekend.
🚦 B2145 Selsey Rd, Sidlesham (opposite the Esso garage) - Temporary traffic lights will remain over the weekend.

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⛔ B2146 Lockash to Old House Lane - Will remain closed over the weekend. 
⛔ B2166 between Grist Farm and Hunston Dairy Farm, North Mundham - Will remain closed over the weekend.
⛔ Lower Bognor Road - Will remain closed over the weekend. 

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❗Updates: 20/02/2026 - 16:00❗

🟩 Keynor Lane - Scheduled to reopen at 18:00 today.

⛔ Shripney Road, Bersted - Will remain closed over the weekend. 
⛔ Colworth Lane - Will remain closed over the weekend. 
⛔ B2141 Chilgrove Road - Will remain closed over the weekend. 

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Hello, please contact us via the general enquiry form, found here: www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-tr... so you can be contacted by the relevant team.

Good Morning and happy Friday 👋, we'll be here until 5pm giving you information on highways emergency reports, as soon as possible.

Make an enquiry or report a problem with a road or pavement - West Sussex County Council Report issues like flooding, overgrowth, or damage.

We are signing off and will be back tomorrow. If you come across any problems with the road or footpath, find out how best to contact us at ↓

⚠️B2166 between Grist Farm and Hunston Dairy Farm, North Mundham⚠️

Due to flooding this section of road has been closed. We will be assessing conditions and will look to reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so.

⚠️Keynor Lane, Sidlesham⚠️

Water levels increased over night and Keynor Lane is now closed due to flooding.

We will update you when we have more information.

Pumps remain on site and are continually diverting water into a nearby watercourse; however, the system is currently overwhelmed due to the exceptional volume of water. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and take further action as required.

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⚠️A29 Shripney Road, Bersted⚠️

Over the last 24 hours, the area has experienced an estimated two weeks’ worth of rainfall. Following an inspection this morning, Shripney Road is flooded and, as a result, the road has been closed for safety and to protect properties 

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Make an enquiry or report a problem with a road or pavement - West Sussex County Council Report issues like flooding, overgrowth, or damage.

We are signing off and will be back tomorrow. If you come across any problems with the road or footpath, find out how best to contact us at ↓

Please take care while travelling this evening with further rain predicted.

These are our flooding updates:
> B2145 Selsey Road – Two-way lights in place near the Esso garage due to flooding.
> B2146 – West Marden closed.
> B2141 – Chilgrove remains closed.
> Lower Bognor Road closed.

⚠️Planned Works: A29 Bognor Road – Near Rowhook⚠️
To allow for vegetation clearance, a short length of the A29 carriageway will be closed. Two-way lights will be in place on 20 February 2026 from 9:30am to 4pm. Further details at https://one.network/?GB148405265

⚠️B2145 - Selsey Rd, Sidlesham (opposite the Esso garage)⚠️

Due to flooding, 2-way temporary traffic lights are in place.

There may be some incursion to the road, but disruption will be kept to a minimum. Further details at https://one.network/?GB146441970
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Planned Works: Shoreham Town Centre – Cycle Parking🚴

New cycle parking is being installed on St Mary’s Road, Brunswick Road and New Road, this work is due to run from 23 to 27 January 2026, between 7.30am to 5.30pm. 
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Good Morning👋, we'll be here until 5pm giving you information on highways emergency reports, as soon as possible.

Make an enquiry or report a problem with a road or pavement - West Sussex County Council Report issues like flooding, overgrowth, or damage.

We are signing off and will be back tomorrow. If you come across any problems with the road or footpath, find out how best to contact us at ↓

⚠️B2146 LOCKSASH TO OLD HOUSE LANE, WEST MARDEN⚠️

Due to flooding this section of road has been closed. Diversion route signage is being placed.

Good Morning👋, we'll be here until 5pm giving you information on highways emergency reports, as soon as possible.

Make an enquiry or report a problem with a road or pavement - West Sussex County Council Report issues like flooding, overgrowth, or damage.

We are signing off and will be back tomorrow. If you come across any problems with the road or footpath, find out how best to contact us at ↓

The following roads have been inspected and remain closed.

- Lower Bognor Road
- Chilgrove Road, West Dean
- Colworth Lane, from A259 to Oving Road

❄️Winter decision 🧂 

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

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

For more information please visit: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/maintaining-roads-verges-and-pavements/road-maintenance/winter-service/

⚠️OVING NEW ROAD, ALDINGBOURNE⚠️

Due to flooding, 2-way temporary traffic lights have been requested.

Make an enquiry or report a problem with a road or pavement - West Sussex County Council Report issues like flooding, overgrowth, or damage.

We are signing off shortly & will be back on Monday.

If you come across any problems with the road or footpath, make a report online: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/make-an-enquiry-or-report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/

For highways emergencies only, please call 01243 642105.

Please follow the diversion. We will keep you updated.
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⚠️ Colworth Lane from A259 to Oving Road. ⚠️

Colworth Lane is currently closed.

We have received reports that the barriers have been moved. Ignoring or moving authorised road closures is illegal as these are in place to protect the public and workers.
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Read the update on our work responding to flooding on roads in West Sussex, including the latest on the A29 Shripney Road: orlo.uk/6Nrng