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25/07/2017

VolkerFitzpatrick Wins A259 Carriageway Upgrade Contract

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VolkerFitzpatrick has won a new carriageway improvements contract with West Sussex County Council.

The contractor has been appointed to design and build major upgrades to the A259 north of Littlehampton. Works are scheduled to start in summer 2018 and last up to 18 months.

The scheme will see sections of the A259 become dual carriageway between the new Fitzalan Link Road and the A280 roundabout.

Key features include;

• Dual carriageway between new Fitzalan Link Road and the Body Shop roundabout in both directions
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• Dual carriageway between Station Road, Angmering and A280 roundabout in both directions

• Wider approaches and improved road markings at Station Road, Body Shop and A280

• New pedestrian/ cycle paths

VolkerFitzpatrick will work with the council and its design consultants, Tony Gee, over the coming months to develop detailed designs

Bob Lanzer, cabinet member for highways and transport at West Sussex County Council, said: "Now we have our contractor on board we can start making progress on this hugely significant scheme. Once built there will be greater highway capacity to call upon, reducing congestion and journey times. Motorists will know with greater certainty how long it will take to get through the A259 each day."

Chris Evans, managing director of VolkerFitzpatrick's civils division, said: "We are delighted to have been selected to work with West Sussex County Council on this scheme. This new highway infrastructure will make travelling through the county less time-consuming for local residents and visitors alike."

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