Council Says A29 Pulborough Landslide Site Still Unsafe

Highways teams at West Sussex County Council say it is still unsafe to open the road where an embankment collapsed on December 28 last year.

They say they're still working hard to find a solution to the 'complex situation' so that the road can be reopened safely as soon as possible.

A West Sussex County Council spokesperson said:

“Our Highways teams continue to work hard to progress a solution so that this stretch of the A29 at Pulborough can be reopened as soon as possible.

“The landslide occurred at the narrowest part of the A29, where both sides are flanked by steep embankments. Safety is always our top priority and geotechnical experts have assessed the embankments along this section of the A29 and advised it is not safe to reopen the road to vehicles and pedestrians.

“We cannot currently advise on timescales for reopening as the assessments, investigations and solutions are complex and involve our continuing dialog with the landowners involved.

“Meanwhile, we have improved the diversion route signage, including electronic signs at key locations, and would reiterate our appeal to road users to please use the signed diversion route and take heed of the “road closed” signs and barriers which are there for everyone’s safety."