Road Closures

Latest information: West Sussex Council roadworks and road closures details.

Mid Sussex has the power to issue Temporary Road Closure Orders under the provision of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.

This act deals with public celebrations such as:

• Street parties
• Carnivals
• Parades

For more information on closures and diversions of the highway in relation to maintenance works please take a look at the  West Sussex County Council’s travel information pages.

For large closures involving different roads a traffic management plan may be required.

Please be advised we are unable to provide temporary road closures for large scale events (which include multiple roads) such as sporting events and bonfire parades / fireworks displays. If doesn’t fit into the above, please email parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk

It is the organisers responsibility to take the following steps below. Mid Sussex District Council will not accept any liability for any injury, accident or damage to persons or property caused by the event.

All applications for street closures are referred to West Sussex Highways, Sussex Police, Town / Parish Councils, and bus companies.

Apply for a Temporary Road Closure

Yes. Anyone can apply for a road closure for a special or community event.

Applications currently cost £50.00.

Applications should be made at least 12 weeks in advance. Please note we will not accept any applications with less than 12 weeks’ notice. Any applications received later than this will be refused as we will not have sufficient time to conduct consultations with relevant parties.

Requests must be sent to us using the above application form. All applications must be received via this form. You must also send us a map of the proposed closure and diversion routes. Any forms submitted without the requested information will not be accepted.

Public liability insurance of £10 million is required for all types of temporary road closures – except simple street parties. A copy of your insurance must accompany the application form.

It is the organisers responsibility to take the following steps below. Mid Sussex District Council can accept no liability for any injury, accident or damage to persons or property caused by the event.

As the organiser you must ensure that:

• There is always pedestrian access.
• There is always vehicle access for emergencies.
• You have Highway Authority approval of road closure and diversion signs.
• Street fire hydrants are not obstructed.

The organiser is responsible for

• Stewarding the event
• Clearing the highway after the event has finished.
• Any damage to the highway – including street furniture.
• Informing all those houses/businesses affected by the Closure Order. This must be done in writing at least 14 days prior to the event.
• Removal of the street notice(s) after the event

Be aware that:

• No help can be given by the Police in removal of vehicles from the closed length of road during the preparation of the event.
• No claims will be entertained by the County Council (as highway authority), the District Council, the Town or Parish Council or any statutory undertaker in respect of any accident, damage or injury sustained as a result of the event. The onus is on the organiser to obtain the necessary insurance cover.

For more information please read: Department of Communities & Local Government advice for organising street parties

Outdoor Services - Road closure for a special or community event
Email: parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk

WSCC Highways Department
Tel: 01243-642105

Sussex Police Road Policing Unit
www.sussex.police.uk
Tel: 101