The work on the section of the A23 London Road and Preston Road, between Argyle Road and Preston Drove, finished ahead of schedule last month.
The aim of the work was to make it safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists to travel through and has seen the new cycle lane installed as well as new pedestrian crossings and resurfacing.
The work was funded by the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund, developer contributions and the council’s Local Transport Plan budget.
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Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport and city infrastructure said, “I’m so pleased to see this work finished, and ahead of schedule.
“The changes have made it easier for people to cycle and walk through this busy part of the city while better junctions and wider pavements have made it safer for all road users, including bus passengers.
“Making our roads and pavements safer means we’re giving people more options to travel actively and sustainably.”
What has been done?
- Upgraded cycle lane, separated from the road in both directions, forming part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 20, between Brighton and Pyecombe
- New controlled pedestrian crossings, upgraded pedestrian islands, safer junctions
- Better and safer access to Preston Park, Withdean Park and Patcham Peace Gardens, sport and leisure facilities at Withdean Sports Complex and Preston Manor and Gardens.
- Contractors Edburtons have donated manpower, machinery, aggregate and fencing for the Pétanque court in Preston Park.
- Additional cycle racks at the Standford Avenue junction and another at Rockery Gardens have been installed
- The north entrance to Preston Park has been resurfaced
- A new tree pit on the park side of the A23 has been installed ready for a new tree in the autumn
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