A bus lane is to be extended as part of road improvements in Crawley.
The last phase of works to Manor Royal Road will begin next month, and extend the eastbound bus lane along the length of the road from London Road to Gatwick Road.
It’s expected to be complete by September this year.
Councillor Joy Dennis, West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for transport said: “Extending the bus lane significantly enhances the reliability of our bus services and aims to improve journey times for passengers.
“It also allows for buses to navigate efficiently around traffic congestion during peak hours.”
Local transport minister Simon Lightwood said: “Buses are an affordable and sustainable travel option and it’s fantastic to see that the extension of the bus lane on Manor Royal Road will help improve the punctuality and reliability of local bus services.”
Crawley Borough Council leader Michael Jones said: “The bus improvement scheme will enhance commuter access to Manor Royal and beyond, by speeding up bus journeys for thousands of passengers and encouraging more sustainable travel.”
Steve Sawyer, Executive Director of the Manor Royal Business Improvement District (BID) said: ” On top of the other many notable improvements from previous phases, this new project serves underscore the superb partnership between the County Council, Borough Council and the BID.”
The bus lane extension is part of the County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, which is funded by a grant from the Department for Transport. It is designed to enhance the reliability of local bus services and reduce passengers’ journey times. The works will also aim to improve infrastructure durability and reduce maintenance cost over several years.
The scheme is a partnership between West Sussex County Council, Crawley Borough Council and Manor Royal BID and is part of the Crawley Growth Programme.
