West Sussex Public Consultation on A259 Improvements.

Comments

#1

The traffic junction needs to be fixed, unless delays and dangerous conditions.

(Elmer, 2019-08-19)

#2

It's very dangerous sometimes can take 10 minutes or more to get out the Turing from Middleton and you have to risk it as the cars fly down the road and the blind spot coming out of Middleton side

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-19)

#4

its dangerous needs lights or roundabout

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-19)

#6

You should not have to feel fear every time you have to go over that junction. You also should not have to taking avoiding tactics eg via Flansham or the Oyster Catcher and Climping triangle when the fear is too much!

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-19)

#7

This junction is a death trap, are the council waiting for a fatal accident before they do something.

(Elmer Sands, 2019-08-19)

#11

It's a dangerous junction which I use daily

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-19)

#12

Because I have to use this junction every day to go to work, and I have been in a crash on this junction myself
It’s about time something was done about this dangerous junction

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-19)

#14

Comet Corner corner puts lives at risk

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-19)

#15

I take my life in my hands each time I cross or turn out. There is bound to be a serious accident soon.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-19)

#18

So difficult to exit here. Don't know why they didnt put a roundabout in last time!

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-19)

#20

I’m signing as the junction is not only hazard to all that use it and caused a number of accidents over the last 30 years I have lived here (including fatalities) it become congested a peak times exacerbating the risk.

(Felpham, 2019-08-19)

#23

We live local to Comet Corner and often re-route to avoid it as it’s so dangerous. I’ve witnessed so many near misses, the new slip road has provided no solution. The traffic from Worms Lane in particular is so congested that people take chances pulling on to the main road. Traffic lights would simply add to congestion, perhaps a roundabout but reducing the speed limit more to 30 along the comet corner would be an immediate attempt at a solution.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-20)

#27

it needs sorting before someone is killed,and as time goes by the costs to do something will keep riseing

(elmer, 2019-08-20)

#31

the junction is a nightmare!!

(BOGNOR REGIS, 2019-08-20)

#37

Nearly every single day I use this junction and every time I use it I see speeding drivers and quite often near misses. Please sort this junction out or are you waiting for further fatalities?

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-21)

#39

The junction is so dangerous and a disaster waiting to happen.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-21)

#45

Comet corner is dangerous. The speed cars drive is supposed to be 50 but most are doing 70!We risk our lives everyday trying to drive across turn right.Same for cyclists trying to cross the road to get to cycle path!Reduce speed limit to 30 save life'sour better still install traffic lights.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-22)

#46

I don't want to die at this junction

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-23)

#50

This is a very dangerous junction and you take your life in your hands every day trying to get out. There will be a fatality if something is not done.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-23)

#52

It's a nightmare at this junction.

(Middleton on Sea, 2019-08-23)

#53

It impacts me daily driving from Middleton to Littlehampton

(Bonfire Regis, 2019-08-23)

#56

Comet corner is extremely dangerous. I have to use it several times a day, I am terrified when I am crossing over either way. The speed of most vehicles is frightening. The Slip road entering Comet Corner from Littlehampton is most confusing I hold my breath when ever a car approaches from the slip lane in case they don’t give way.
How can a roundabout be built on the Felpham Way/ Summerly junction but a much more dangerous junction like Comet Corner does not warrant one!

(Bognor regis, 2019-08-23)

#58

I live in Middleton on Sea and have had numerous problems exiting onto the A259 especially turning right. I have also seen a few near misses. Very dangerous junction.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-23)

#59

Lives are lost here

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-23)

#60

The junction is far too fast and dangerous. I often have to drive up to the roundabout at Hoe Lane and back up as I just don't feel I can get across safely.
The new layout has been dangerous from the onset.

(Elmer Sands, 2019-08-23)

#61

As a cyclest I find crossing comet corner very dangerous

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-23)

#66

I agree with the danger of this junction there have been numerous accidents here and a fatality that I know of. The difficulty and danger of pulling out of here are awful. New estates get traffic lights and roundabouts even Felpham Summerly lane have just had a roundabout installed. This junction is dangerous.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-23)

#67

How many more accidents does there need to be at this junction before something is done about it? And surely it would have been sensible to do it while the cycle path (which is very seldom used) was being installed?

(Elmer Sands, 2019-08-23)

#69

Apart from the constant queuing to get out of this junction, it is the safety aspect that is of greatest concern. To have a 50mph speed limit at what is essentially a blind corner when approaching from Felpham, is utterly reckless, showing no safety concern for traffic already travelling on the A259 or traffic attempting to exit from Yapton. The Yapton exit is particularly hazardous due to lack of visibility and, because of the constant build up of traffic trying to exit this part if the junction, frustrations lead people to take unnecessary risks particularly by trying to cross halfway across the junction, thus causing increased danger to themselves and others, as well as creating even more visibility issues. This junction desperately needs WSCC to implement either traffic lights or a double roundabout, before serious injuries or deaths occur.

(YAPTON, 2019-08-24)

#70

Dangerous junction.should have been made safer when previous work done.more money wasted with consultations .

(Elmer Sands, 2019-08-24)

#75

I use this junction daily and the recent “improvements “have made it worse.

(Elmer, Bognor Regis, 2019-08-24)

#76

I totally agree it’s very dangerous pulling out of Middleton on Sea, a roundabout is needed there!!

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-24)

#77

I use this road during the week and I'm constant amazed that there aren't any serious RTAs (YET). The changes made last year have only added to the dangerous speed, the run off to Middleton is too far back and gives the traffic behind the means to ramp the speed up even more, making the manoeuvre to join the A259 so risky! 50mph is way too much! The 30mph into Middleton via Worms Lane is constantly ignored and there is a hidden entrance from Comet Cottage which makes for a terrifying exit as cars roar past over 30mph! Traffic lights or roundabout should have been added!!!

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-24)

#79

One of the people killed her used to go to my church & I find this to be a very dangerous junction.

(Elmer near Bognor Regis, 2019-08-24)

#80

Comet corner is dangerous when trying to come out of Yapton or Elmer.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-24)

#81

It is now almost impossible for me to get out at Comet Corner, for safeties sake I now have to do a 2 mile detour, which is often congested. Comet Corner is a very, very dangerous junction .

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-24)

#82

Traffic has increased considerably since the relief road was built adding to what was already a very dangerous crossing from both the Middleton and even more so the Yapton side. The sometimes continuous flow of traffic makes it virtually impossible to get out of these roads safely leading people to become frustrated and take risks. There is going to be one huge accident here one day and on WSCC head be it.

(Middleton-on-Sea,Bognor Regis, 2019-08-25)

#83

Delays to traffic needing to turn right from Middleton and Yapton on to the A259 cause drivers to take risks endangering everyone. The traffic on the A259 must be slowed down, one way or another.

(Middleton on Sea, 2019-08-25)

#84

Pulling out from Yapton towards Felpham is dangerous and frightening. Something must be done.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-25)

#87

We use the junctions from Elmer and Yapton to drive on to the A259 daily and although modifications have been made there has been no difference with regard to long queues and danger - 50mph on the A259 is too fast at Comet Corner for a Driver to negotiate the crossing safely.
Added to the change of 'Right of Way' for Drivers coming from Flansham and turning right onto the Middleton Road is so dangerous for Drivers turning off the A259 from Climping to go to Middleton and Elmer.

(Elmer, Bognor Regis, 2019-08-26)

#88

As a local resident and small business owner serving other residents, the congestion and potential peril of the Comet Corner junction regularly causes issues for me. I’ve had to take longer routes to destinations to avoid the issues, which has an environmental impact from the additional fuel use. The previous work completed at Comet Corner was Ill-conceived and an entirely inadequate solution to a problem that has been known of for decades. Put it a roundabout. There’s plenty of space for it

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-27)

#89

Im signing because I wholeheartedly agree with the reasons listed as to why this road junction needs vast improvement to make it safe for elderly people like myself who use that road and junction frequently.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-08-27)

#95

This junction is so dangerous it causes waiting drivers to pull out in front of oncoming traffic in order to get out onto the A259. There will be a serious accident one day!!

(Middleton on Sea Bognor Regis, 2019-08-29)

#97

This is a very dangerous junction which I avoid now as seen so many near collisions needs traffic light. Why 50mph at this junction but 40mph at Oyster Catcher to Climping junctions? It doesn't make sense and is impossible to turn right at busy times so people take risks which endanger all.

(Bognor regis, 2019-08-29)

#98

I and many others wait ages to get out on the A259 and there have been many accidents there you literally take your life in your hands please do something about this

(Middleton on sea, 2019-08-29)

#99

THIS JUNCTION IS TO DANGEROUS DUE TO SPEED AND CONFIGURATION, TOO MANY PEOPLE TAKE RISKS PULLING OUT DUE TO FRUSTRATION WAITING FOR A GAP IN THE TRAFFIC, THE SPEED LIMIT IS TOO HIGH THROUGH THIS JUNCTION AND IS COMPLETELY DISREGARDED BY MOST ON THE A259. t HE COUNCIL DEEMED IT REQUIRED TO PUT A NEW ROUNDABOUT IN FELPHAM RECENTLY, THE QUESTION HERE IS WHY?, AS TRAFFIC HAS DECREASED DUE TO THE BY PASS, AND YET THEY DON'T HAVE MONEY TO PUT ONE AT COMET CORNER.

(BOGNOR REGIS, 2019-09-01)

#102

I am signing because the junction is downright dangerous to pull out of into the A259. A roundabout or traffic lights are a must before someone is killed.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-09-03)

#105

It is very dangerous and a very difficult junction to negotiate

(Middleton on Sea, 2019-09-05)

#108

The junction is dangerous and at the very least the speed limit needs to be reduced and visibility increased by removing the trees

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#109

I'm signing this petition as Comet Corner is a dangerous exit on to A259. The speed of other drivers is a hazard and it's not always safe to exit this road. A roundabout (or double roundabout) or traffic lights will help for ease of exit!

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#114

This is now such a busy junction & will become busier with all the proposed new builds.The changes made no improvement whatsoever. People take risks, another accident waiting to happen.

(Ford, 2019-09-06)

#116

This junction is dangerous and needs sorting out asap

(bognor regis, 2019-09-06)

#117

This is an accident black spot and traffic coming along the A259 nearly always over 50 mph making crossing from Yapton to Middleton very dangerous

(Arundel, 2019-09-06)

#119

It’s dangerous, causes long delays at rush hour times and needs addressing ASAP

(Arundel, 2019-09-06)

#120

I use this route alot. It's a constant danger for everyone and need's to be sorted immediately.

(Arundel, 2019-09-06)

#121

Turning right out of Yapton to go towards Bognor is a nightmare and you feel you are always risking life and limb! The speed and amount of the traffic from Bognor has increased since the last alterations and the Felpham bypass!

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#124

It’s dangerous I’ve almost been hit numerous times trying to come out of this turning!

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#129

This is a dangerous junction

(Eastergate, 2019-09-06)

#132

I am signing because I am stick to death of the amount of traffic when trying to pull out at that junction from either Yapton or Middleton, what with the traffic tearing along from the new road near Felpham I'm surprised there have not been more accidents there and why there is not traffic lights or a roundabout when everywhere else gets decent improvements?

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#134

I live just down the road and I want to make it as safe as possible for me and my family.

(Middleton on sea, 2019-09-06)

#135

This a very dangerous junctions, more so since the changes. I would suggest 2 mini roundabouts to slow all traffic coming into junction. Similar to one near Ascot racecourse from Windsor. It works well!

(Arundel, 2019-09-06)

#137

I’m signing after witnessing a side on collision last month. We can’t have any more incidents before ADC make change.

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#139

It’s extremely dangerous

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#140

I have worked in Highway Design and Construction for over 40 years, I moved to West Sussex 4 years ago, when WSCC proposed the last improvement I pointed out that this is a waste of money and the staggered junction needed to be a roundabout, I even sent them a plan of one I had recently finished for Surrey County Council but was informed that this was development money. I couldn’t believe the response as I work for Surrey County Council and would never promote wasting money on what is a failed scheme, I pointed out that with all of the development planned now would be the time to future proof this junction so it’s fit for purpose and safe.

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#143

Because I use this route daily, and constantly witness near misses and accidents.
I feel on every morning school run I am playing a game of Russian roulette

(Ford west Sussex, 2019-09-06)

#144

It’s one of the most dangerous bits of road in West Sussex.

(Arundel, 2019-09-06)

#147

This road is notoriously dangerous...With near misses every single day! It cannot function properly with the traffic that uses it currently and this gets worse every year with the increase in housing and vehicular movements in this area. Something MUST be done before anymore housing is allowed!!

(Arundeo, 2019-09-06)

#149

I regularly visit family in yapton and Felpham and have always thought this junction is very dangerous.

(Leatherhead, 2019-09-06)

#153

It’s such a dangerous junction

(Bognor Regis, 2019-09-06)

#158

The road is a nightmare, and made worse by the recent work that was done there

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#159

It is only a matter of time before the worst happens on this junction. It is appallingly dangerous.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-09-06)

#161

Something desperately needs to be done about comet corner

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#162

The junction is dangerous and something needs to be done about it.

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#164

This junction is dangerous And something needs to be done ASAP

(Yapton Nr Arundel W Sx, 2019-09-06)

#166

It’s so dangerous needs traffic lights at least

(Yapton, 2019-09-06)

#167

I was a resident of Yapton for more than 30 years. I still work in Yapton and my daughter lives there too. In this time I have seen so many accidents at this junction, some of them fatal. Additionally, it causes such long tail backs at certain times of the day that I have often preferred to drive several miles out of my way rather than use this junction.

(Littlehampton, 2019-09-06)

#171

I am a local resident and this junction has been unnecessarily dangerous for as long as can remember

(Bognor Regis, 2019-09-06)

#173

Because I use this junction every day and fear for my life every time I use it, I would rather drive through Horsemere green lane and turn right at the roundabout than use this junction!!!

(Bognor Regis, 2019-09-06)

#179

I'm signing this petition because a very dear friend, Norman Robertson, was killed at this junction. I am 51 and it has been a dangerous junction for generations, my family first moved to Felpham in 1948. Improvements are long overdue.

(Rugby & Felpham, 2019-09-06)

#183

This is a dangerous place and has needed sorting for way too long. Too many lives lost.

(Bognor regis, 2019-09-06)

#188

I use this road daily and you take your life in your own hands pulling out of one of the junctions.

(Elmer, 2019-09-07)

#189

I am signing because I think Comet corner is dangerous and needs to be changed urgently.

(Arundel, 2019-09-07)

#191

Myself and my mum use this route regularly, my mum lives in Elmer and shops in Barnham and Littlehampton Tescos. We call this junction ' Running the Gauntlet ' as we never know if we will A: be able to pull out and B: still be alive once we have. It is bloody ridiculous and beyond dangerous! Something needs doing to it and soon before someone dies!

(Bognor regis, 2019-09-07)

#192

People take their life into their own hands crossing this hateful and dangerous road. We need a roundabout or lights before there is a fatal accident there.there is no improvement in the road, what a waste of money, could have been safer spent.

(Bognor Regis, 2019-09-07)

#193

This corner is dangerous and there have been fatalities here. Traffic has increased especially since the new link road. Currently approximately 27,000 vehicles a day go through Comet Corner Junction every day - that's 1 vehicle every 2 seconds.

(Middleton on Sea, 2019-09-07)

#196

This junction is dangerous and a potential deathtrap. WSCC Highways should be ashamed of themselves if they consider this junction in any way acceptable.

(YAPTON, 2019-09-07)

#197

In my opinion this junction needs a roundabout being built before someone dies.

(LITTLEHAMPTON, 2019-09-07)

#199

Something need to be done!!

(Arundel, 2019-09-07)

#200

I've lived in Yapton my whole life and can honestly say it's always been a bad junction but since the new road in Bognor and the cycle path installation the road is now incredibly dangerous. I suggest a WSCC bigwig comes and stay s in Yapton and use that route to commute for a week. They would soon be desperate for change just as we are. Hopefully common sense prevails soon before more accidents and incidents occur.

(Arundel, 2019-09-07)