Concerns over drivers ignoring 'Road Closed' signs following Pulborough landslide

The A29 was shut both ways between the A283 and St Mary’s Church last week following the landslide and is expected to remain closed for some time yet.

West Sussex County Council is urging people to heed the closure signs and says that engineers will be on the scene today (Tuesday) to assess the embankment.

Local residents have taken to social media to express concerns for people’s safety after reporting that a number of drivers and motorbike riders have been ignoring the road closure signs.

A spokesperson for West Sussex County Council said: “Given the complexity and extent of the landslide to the private embankment, we have been seeking advice from structural experts to understand what is required so that we can safely reopen the road.

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"Investigations are continuing and geotechnical engineers will be assessing the embankment today (Tuesday).

“Officers are driving the diversionary route today to ensure the signage is adequate. We would appeal to road users to please heed the ‘road closed’ signs, which are there for everyone’s safety.”