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 key objectives of the scheme are 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
The A259 Shoreham to Hove active travel scheme is at the early design stage. We expect to complete this stage in May 2026, followed by a design review in summer 2026.
Work on the early design is well underway. We have completed surveys and continue to talk with affected landowners. This work helps us explore options in more detail and find ways to address the constraints identified during the earlier feasibility stage.
The results will help shape proposals to share with stakeholders and support the next stages of the project. Including identifying funding opportunities and preparing bids to secure the full construction budget.
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 - May 2026
- landowner negotiations, business case development, public consultation and further design work - To be confirmed
- detailed design - Summer 2028
- expected phased construction commencement - To be confirmed, subject to funding
This will be updated as dates and timelines are confirmed.