Hurstpierpoint road to close for up to five days for drainage works

West Sussex County Council has announced that Hassocks Road, Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common, will close to all traffic between the junctions of College Lane and Highfield Drive from Monday, January 16.

A spokesperson said that the essential drainage works by infrastructure company Balfour Beatty are estimated to be completed on Wednesday, January 18, adding that the closure ‘is required for the safety of the public and workforce’.

They said: “The restriction will be in place off peak only from 9.30am to 3pm. An alternative route will be signed on site but please visit one.network/?tm=132145574 for more details.” People can also call Balfour Beatty on 01243 642105 to find out more.

There will still be access for services, residents and pedestrians.

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