Stockbridge Road, Chichester re-opens following gas main replacement works

Stockbridge Road in Chichester will re-open today, Tuesday 10 November, following early completion of gas mains replacement works by SGN.

We have worked closely with SGN since the road was shut on 10 October to address the impact the works were having on the local area and the high levels of disruption faced by residents of the peninsula during their daily journeys.

Following discussions, SGN committed to completing the works as quickly as possible, with additional crews brought in to carry out tasks over weekends allowing progress to be sped up.

Our Network Management compliance team inspected the site this morning to ensure that the reinstatement of the carriageway meets the required standard. SGN are now clearing their equipment from the site and it is expected that the road will be fully re-opened this evening.

The temporary lights which have been in place to control traffic flow at the Sidlesham triangle junction and on Appledram Lane as part of the diversion route will also be removed.

The project will now move into phase 2 on Birdham Road, between The Meadows and Strides Court, using multi-way temporary traffic lights to control traffic levels for approximately four weeks from Wednesday 11 November.

WSCC fully understands the frustrations of those who have been delayed due to these works and thanks everyone for their patience whilst they were undertaken.

Any questions relating to the duration of the works or the details of the next phase should be submitted to SGN.