Work on A259 travel scheme from Hove to Portslade to begin in autumn

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.