A ROAD safety improvement and resurfacing scheme at a “busy” roundabout is set to begin.

The project at the Holmbush Roundabout in Shoreham will include resurfacing all but the A27 link road approaches, as well as the installation of new traffic signs and application of road markings.

The markings and signing are intended to formalise turning manoeuvres at the roundabout and "reduce, if not remove, the need for road users to change lanes whilst circulating.

The road safety elements of the work are scheduled to take place from August 8 to 19 and August 30 to September 9.

West Sussex County Council said delays are likely as temporary lane closures will be required for the safety of both the workforce and the public.

Where possible, the work is likely to take place between 7.30am and 5.30pm each day.

The carriageway resurfacing has been scheduled for overnight from August 21 to 25 between 8pm and 6am, except for Sunday, August 21, when the working hours are 4pm to 6am to enable works to be completed at the access to the Holmbush Shopping Centre after the stores close.

Sections of the roundabout’s carriageway and adjoining entries and exits will be temporarily closed for the safety of both the workforce and public while surfacing and road marking operations take place. Vehicles, including buses, will be diverted via a signed diversion route.

Pedestrian access will be maintained, and businesses will be able to open as normal.

A West Sussex County Council spokesman said: “The existing surface is showing signs of significant weakening: the new one will be smoother, which will reduce road noise. It will also be more resilient to potholes.

“In taking the decision to carry out night-time work, we have carefully considered the wider disruption to the public that would be caused through daytime work on this busy roundabout.

“Improvement projects of this nature do cause disruption for both residents and businesses, for which we apologise, but will lead to long-term benefits. Every effort will be made to try to minimise the inconvenience: for example, our contractor will try its best to carry out the noisiest operations in the earliest part of the evening and before 11pm.”