Tel: 07342 166188|parishclerk@easebourne.org
FacebookEmailLoginLogin

North Mill Bridge Update

We have received an update from WSCC on progress with the bridge, confirming that the useable stone has been recovered this week and scaffolding has now be erected to assist with the next stage of repair.

There have been a number of reports of the traffic lights not being controlled manually at peak times, but we are assured this is being done. Some temporary signage to prevent motorists from blocking the entrance and exit to Midhurst Rother College is also being placed today.

There will be a further update next week.

North Mill Bridge Update2025-01-31T11:29:44+00:00

New speed limit on Henley Hill

After many months of work, the Parish Council have been successful in obtaining a reduction in the speed limit on Henley Hill to 40mph. Motorists were often observed at dangerous speeds around bends on the hill and approaching residential junctions, so we hope this change improves the safety of this section of highway for everyone. Signage was installed last week.

New speed limit on Henley Hill2025-01-27T18:01:04+00:00

North Mill Bridge – update 21st January

We have received the following update from the WSCC Highways Team dealing with the incident. As a Parish Council we will continue to closely monitor the situation and do all we can to reduce the potential timeframes detailed below.

  • Concrete barriers have been placed alongside the road,
  • 4 way temporary traffic lights have been placed to allow the road to be partially re opened – these lights are manually controlled at peak hours so traffic flow can be accounted for,
  • A Stonemason has attended site and scoped the works required,
  • Orders have been placed for the additional stone necessary to undertake the repairs,
  • Works have been programmed for next week to salvage the stone that can be potentially re-used,
  • A review of parking near the BP garage which is having an impact on the queuing traffic.

Unfortunately these repair works cannot all be delivered immediately as the lead in time for the additional new stone is up to 8 weeks, and the works themselves will take up to 4 weeks.  This means the road will remain under temporary lights for a number of weeks and we will monitor the impact on the wider network.  If we believe further restrictions on the surrounding network are required we will put these in place and I will provide updates via these emails.

The next update will be sent on Monday 27 January

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via Parishclerk@easebourne.org

North Mill Bridge – update 21st January2025-01-22T17:40:19+00:00

North Mill Bridge update – 20/1/25

Throughout the day the Parish Council have been in touch with key personnel within District and County Councils, to ensure we are kept up to date with discussions taking place and plans being formulated following the serious damage to North Mill Bridge in the early hours of Sunday.

We have also written to the leaders of WSCC, CDC, relevant Cabinet Members, Councillors and our MP Andrew Griffith, expressing our concern over the impact any length of closure or restricted access will have on our Parishioners and businesses in Midhurst, requesting that the matter is treated as a top priority.

As you may know, 4 way lights are now operational with a temporary concrete barrier in place, to enable a single lane to re-open.

We understand that it will close again later this evening for just a couple of hours to carry out some additional safety works.

Structural engineers and the WSCC Highways engineers are now assessing the required actions to enable a permanent solution and as soon as we learn more about what that will look like and the next steps, we will post further updates. We will remain in daily communication with the relevant teams involved.

If you have any questions you would like us to raise on your behalf please email parishclerk@easebourne.org

North Mill Bridge update – 20/1/252025-01-22T17:31:29+00:00

Hollist Lane closure Friday 1st December

We have been advised that WSCC Highways have granted a license for the temporary closure of Hollist Lane, between Eastshaw Lane and Old Buddington Lane, on the 1st December for a period of 24 hours – in order for emergency carriageway repairs. No through traffic will be permitted during these works.

 

Hollist Lane closure Friday 1st December2023-11-30T19:36:08+00:00

Bridge repairs start 6th November

As you may have seen, the stone repairs to North Mill Bridge will begin on Monday 6th November and are expected to last a few days. The road will remain open at all times and traffic controlled by 3 way lights.

 

Bridge repairs start 6th November2023-11-03T18:35:37+00:00

Kings Drive Bus Shelter – update

We’re pleased to say that the bus shelter on the A286 just north of Kings Drive is scheduled to be replaced this Friday, 28th July.

A brand new construction, in keeping with the other shelters in the village should be completed in 1 day. Appropriate traffic management will be in place during the works, we are told any disruption will be minimal but please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

Kings Drive Bus Shelter – update2023-07-24T18:46:48+01:00

SDNPA press release – 22nd June – Road to re-open 23rd June

Here is the latest press release from the SDNPA, issued today, 22nd June:

Work to shore up fire-damaged buildings in Midhurst completed ahead of schedule and road to reopen

“We are pleased to announce that the seven-week programme to shore up the fire damaged listed buildings in Midhurst which began on 15 May will be completed 10 days ahead of schedule.
The work has included shoring up the listed buildings affected and taking down the three large chimneys which were at serious risk of uncontrolled collapse.

The side elevation of the Angel Hotel has also been safely shored up to enable vehicle access to the residents of Angel Yard, which is directly behind the hotel. The final, legally required structural safety inspections have taken place to approve the work, and the hoarding around the scaffolding has been put in place.

This Friday morning (23 June) we will officially hand over to West Sussex County Council as the Highways Authority, to enable them to reopen the road in both directions. West Sussex County Council have confirmed that they will reopen the road late this
Friday evening (23 June)

SDNPA press release – 22nd June – Road to re-open 23rd June2023-07-18T15:12:44+01:00

Damaged Bus Shelter – update

Following a collision, the bus shelter on the A286 just north of Kings Drive was damaged beyond repair and has since been removed.

We now have approval from the insurance companies involved to proceed with it’s replacement. This has already been ordered and we are expecting installation towards the end of July or early August. We will try to bring that forward if we possibly can.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Damaged Bus Shelter – update2023-06-15T16:40:12+01:00
Go to Top