7 August 2015

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• When and where will the route be closed? The works will take place in September and October this year. The route will be completely closed between East Grinstead station and Gullege House for the duration. And between Gullege House and Cob Close in Crawley Down Between 9.30am and 3pm daily whilst stone is delivered.
• How long will the work take? The work should be completed in 6 – 8 weeks however weather conditions will be a factor.
• Why does the route need to be closed? During the works heavy machinery will be tracking up and down the path, due to the narrow nature of the site it would be unsafe for people and animals as there would not be a safe passing space.
• Is there an alternate route? An alternate route using the public bridleway that runs parallel to Worth Way from Gullege to East Grinstead via Imberhorne farm will be available. Maps and signs on site will guide you.
• I commute/travel to school this way will I still be able to? Yes, the stone delivery times have been specified so as to cause minimal disturbance to commuters and pupils travelling from Crawley Down to East Grinstead.
• The current surface is fine why is money being spent on a new one? This section of Worth Way has over 90,000 visitors per year which has resulted in the topdressing of the path wearing out leaving the surface un even and unpleasant to use particularly for the elderly and for cyclists and wheelchair users. The camber of the path which allows it to drain water effectively has also worn away. These works are being paid for with s106 money as mitigation for housing developments in the area not public money and will restore the camber and top dressing of the path.
• I am running a sponsored event in September/October can it still go ahead? Contact simon.rowledge@westsussex.gov.uk and he will do his best to help you.
• Will the remainder of the route from Gullege to Crawley Down be resurfaced in the future? Additional s106 funds have been applied for, the remainder of the path will be resurfaced if they are awarded.
• For all other enquiries please forward to: email: simon.rowledge@westsussex.gov.uk, Tel: 0330 222 6730

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