Improving connectivity
Overview
Situated in the heart of Sussex, Burgess Hill benefits from regular, fast and direct train services to coastal towns such as Brighton, London and nearby Gatwick Airport. The town also benefits from great road links with direct access via the A2300 to the A23 that provides onward links to the M23 and M25.
The growth proposals for Burgess Hill will see significant transport improvements for the town with the aim of linking the regenerated town centre with new and existing employment and residential areas, including Brookleigh housing development; as well as providing greater connectivity with the south east region.
In partnership, MSDC and WSCC working with the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership have provided a £21.8m funding package for sustainable transport improvements for Burgess Hill, that has provided new and improved sustainable transport infrastructure for the town, improving connectivity and reducing congestion and journey times. This consists of £10.9m of central government Local Growth Funding and £10.9m from developer contributions.
Latest Projects
Better Links To Your Town Centre
Transport
The £21.8m package of transport improvements for the town centre will help create more sustainable transport measures, improve connectivity, congestion and journey times. This will include improved access arrangements for Burgess Hill and Wivelsfield train stations as well as new and improved cycle routes across town.
Upgrading Road Infrastructure
Transport
A £23m investment into the A2300 will help drive forward the new high-tech corridor of business park developments by widening and upgrading this main access route into Burgess Hill from the A23. These improvements will help relieve congestion and also help provide a better onward link to the wider south east region.