Chichester road closure causes delays as drivers breach barriers

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

Stockbridge Road in Chichester is closed for seven weeks for gas mains replacement, with drivers reported to police for attempting to breach the closure.

Stockbridge Road in Chichester is closed for seven weeks from the A27 roundabout to Grosvenor Road as gas company SGN carries out network upgrades. The work began on October 10 and involves replacing ageing metal gas mains with plastic pipes designed to last 80 years. The road forms one of the main arteries towards Selsey and West Wittering.

Several vehicles have been reported to police for attempting to drive through the closure, causing damage to traffic management equipment. West Sussex Highways said in a social media post: 'We understand road closures can be frustrating, but we ask all road users to plan ahead, follow signed diversion routes, and respect those working on site to keep everyone safe.'

Residents and businesses within the closure zone are able to access the area via Grosvenor Road. Access is maintained for pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles. Phase one is scheduled to continue until late November, after which work will move to Birdham Road, between The Meadows and Strides Court, from November 30 under temporary traffic signals.

How it is being reported

• Drivers reported to police as tensions rise over weeks-long road closureGas company SGN is currently carrying out network upgrades on Stockbridge Road, having begun work on October 10The Argus · 12 Oct, 20:00
• Chichester road closure incidents reported to police as drivers attempt to get throughVehicles have attempted to drive through the Stockbridge Road closure in Chichester, with incidents involving traffic management equipment reported to police.Chichester Observer · 12 Oct, 19:32
• Chichester road closure causes lengthy delays as residents voice concernsLengthy delays have been reported in and around Chichester following the closure of Stockbridge Road, with residents raising concerns about the impact on their journeys.Chichester Observer · 12 Oct, 18:08

In this story: Chichester · Stockbridge Road · SGN · West Sussex Highways · Selsey · West Wittering

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