Seafront travel scheme work to begin in autumn

Work on a new active travel scheme on the A259 between Hove and Portslade is scheduled to begin later this year.

The project is designed to improve cycling, pedestrian and road infrastructure on the seafront between Fourth Avenue and Brighton & Hove's western boundary, said the city council.

The scheme includes a separate two-way cycle lane, new pavements and bus stops, better aligned crossings and junctions, and new loading bays and disabled parking bays.

"This is a very exciting scheme which will make a huge difference to our seafront and how people travel along it," said Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport and city infrastructure.

A Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) spokesperson said "important changes" had been made to the scheme after feedback during a public consultation in 2025 and a Traffic Regulation Order consultation earlier this year.

"As we did after the public consultation last summer, we've listened carefully to the feedback and comments and made changes to ensure the scheme works for everyone," said Muten.

"The A259 Hove to Portslade Active Travel scheme is going to improve roads, pavements, accessibility, crossings, cycle lanes and public spaces in a busy and vibrant part of the city and I'm really looking forward to seeing work begin later this year."

Work will continue this month on the final detailed design of the scheme, said the council spokesperson.

BHCC will then begin the process of selecting a contractor, with works likely to begin after the school summer holidays.

The council previously said it had been awarded £4.3m from the government to deliver the project, and would use £2.7m of its own money.

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