West Sussex County Council has said that contractors have finished building a ramp on the flooded A29 at Shripney, to allow residents access.
Residents north of Sack Lane are able to access the area via the A29 Woodgate, while those south of Sack Lane will now be able to enter and exit Shripney Road via the Salt Box roundabout.
The road, which originally closed on February 2, will remain shut to non-residents.
The ramp will stay in place until the weather improves and the floodwater clears.
The council said earlier this week that it was unable to pump away the floodwater as the Aldingbourne Rife, which normally carries water away from Shripney, was full.
Pumps have since been installed to begin draining away the water on to private land nearby.
The road has been shut due to flooding for more than a week (Image: Eddie Mitchell)
The flooding has caused considerable disruption, with motorists in the surrounding areas reporting delays of over an hour due to road closures.
The council has received a high volume of reports concerning motorists removing signage and driving the wrong way down the carriageway, causing safety concerns.
A council worker was struck by a car that had forced its way through the road closure on February 9.
Concerns have also been raised that motorists driving through the floodwater had led to it being directed into nearby properties.
The ramp is being staffed to ensure that only residents of the area are allowed through.
It comes as West Sussex continues to grapple with the effects of extensive rainfall, with the county having experienced more than 30 consecutive days of rain already this year.
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