Sign warns of five weeks of roadworks at roundabout on A24 in West Sussex
A sign on the Washington roundabout in West Sussex has warned that roadworks will be carried out at the location for five weeks.
The notice comes after it was reported in December that a 30mph speed limit would be introduced at the roundabout on the A283/A24.
West Sussex Road Safety announced on Facebook on January 1: “From 5th January to 13th February 2026, road safety improvements will be carried out at the Washington Roundabout, where the A24 and A283 meet.
“Between 2019 and 2023, there were 33 collisions at this junction, six resulting in serious injuries, with a disproportionate number of them involving motorcyclists.
“These improvements target the main causes of the collisions, which typically involve harsh braking and rear end shunts on the approaches and entry points to the roundabout.”
The West Sussex Road Safety notice said improvements will include: a new 30mph speed limit on the A283 through Washington, including the roundabout; new 50mph buffer speed limits on the A24 to slow approach speeds; visibility fencing on the A24 to discourage early decision-making; new road markings on the roundabout to guide traffic flow; enhanced give way signs and markings on the eastbound approach; and vegetation clearance to improve visibility of signage.
West Sussex Road Safety said the measures aim to make the roundabout safer and reduce future collisions.