Improving safety for pedestrians in Petworth

May 4, 2021

Crossing a busy road has become easier and safer thanks to a new signalised pedestrian crossing.

The crossing was requested by Petworth Town Council and the work was carried out by West Sussex County Council. The A272, near Downview Road, is a main road and has to be crossed by children using the bus service to Midhurst Rother College and residents and visitors accessing Petworth Sports Ground and Petworth Deer Park.

Some £40,000 of CIL funding and Section 106 money, administered by the SNDPA has contributed to the £110,000 scheme.

Jessica Riches, Planning Officer, who helps administer the CIL payments, said: “It’s fantastic to see this crossing installed and I know it will make a big difference to many people living locally, as well as visitors to this beautiful market town in the heart of the National Park.”