West Sussex County Council has completed major refurbishment works to the Littlehampton Ferry Footbridge control tower, with the new tower and cabin now fully operational.
The project involved removing the previous structure, installing new foundations and introducing a modernised tower and cabin designed to meet current building regulation standards. All electrical connections and software commissioning have now been successfully completed, enabling the upgraded system to fully support bridge operations.
As part of the improvements, the tower now includes an enhanced weather station, requested by the Littlehampton Harbour Board, and updated digital control equipment that supports day-to-day bridge movements, including larger commercial shipping within the harbour.
Councillor Joy Dennis, the county council's Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “We’re pleased to confirm that the new control tower and cabin at the Littlehampton Ferry Footbridge are now fully operational. This modernised infrastructure will help ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the bridge and harbour for many years to come.”
The council has worked closely with the Littlehampton Harbour Board throughout planning and construction to ensure the works progressed smoothly and without affecting harbour activity. The upgraded structure is designed to provide reliable support for at least the next 25 years.
This project also forms part of the council’s wider work with the Littlehampton Harbour Board and Arun District Council to strengthen the harbour’s long‑term resilience, identify future investment opportunities, and support the development of local skills and supply‑chain capacity.
