1 Scheme overview
West Sussex County Council is developing the A259 Shoreham to Hove active travel scheme.
The West Sussex Transport Plan 2022 to 2036 and the Adur and Worthing Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan 2020 both identify the A259 Shoreham to Brighton cycle scheme as a priority. West Sussex County Council added the scheme to its Capital Programme in January 2024.
The scheme will create a segregated walking route and a two‑way cycle path along the south side of the A259, from Adur Ferry Bridge to the Brighton and Hove boundary.
It will link to the A259 Hove to Portslade active travel project and allow National Cycle Network Route 2 to follow a more direct route alongside the A259. The scheme will also improve facilities for bus passengers, including better bus stops and more real‑time passenger information.
The scheme aims to:
- provide attractive and sustainable walking and cycling infrastructure
- reduce the transport impact of current and future development in the area covered by the Shoreham Harbour Joint Area Action Plan (JAAP)
- create safe and appealing routes that encourage walking and cycling
- reduce reliance on cars and support health and wellbeing through active travel
- improve bus stops, passenger information and bus priority measures
- improve access to homes, jobs, education, services and leisure destinations
- connect communities with public transport across the area
- support economic growth by reducing congestion and improving journey reliability
- reduce transport emissions to improve air quality and tackle climate change
2 Latest update
We have completed the A259 Shoreham to Hove active travel scheme preliminary design stage. We will carry out a design and stage review in autumn 2026 to decide whether the scheme moves to the next phase, detailed design.
At the same time, we are planning how to deliver the scheme. This includes looking for funding opportunities and preparing funding applications.
We will continue to work closely with affected landowners and other interested people throughout this process. These discussions will help us:
- improve the proposals
- identify and address potential issues
- keep interested people informed as the project moves towards the next stage
3 Public consultation documents
Find documents and further information on the A259 Shoreham to Brighton & Hove boundary web page.
4 Timelines
The proposed timelines for the scheme are:
- preliminary design - August 2026
- landowner negotiations, business case development, public consultation and further design work which we expect to start between January and March 2027
- detailed design - Summer 2028
- expected phased construction commencement - to be confirmed, subject to funding
This will be updated as dates and timelines are confirmed.