Calling all businesses…please could you help?
Monday 4th - Wednesday 13th May
Vehicles trying to access the park will find temporary traffic lights in Marlborough Road, as UK Power Networks (UKPN) upgrade power for Addev/Parafix’s new headquarters (previously the Hawksley and Tenkay buildings).
WORKS UPDATE
Addev/Parafix and LBP have been working together for a quite sometime to investigate all power options to try to avoid the need to dig up the new surface in Marlborough Road. Unfortunately, the only feasible option for this essential power upgrade, is to connect to the substation on Aspen Court in front of Salesmark.
Addev/Parafix has already completed their onsite excavation works to ensure UKPN’s works programme is delivered as scheduled.
On Monday 27th April UKPN will commence the site works at Aspen Court to prepare this side ready too.
Addev/Parafix and LBP have been working with UKPN to minimise the disruption from these works and pre-empt any issues that may arise.
With temporary traffic light queuing areas outside AMC to the north and Salesmark to the south, LBP is concerned that HGVs entering from the Triangle to access Chartwell Road, Marlborough Road South & East, Spencer Road and Blenheim Road, may end up blocking the access to businesses in Commerce Way, Peter Road and even back-up onto Western Road as they queue at the lights. The same applies to HGVS queuing to exit the park via the Triangle may block the entrance to Chartwell Road.
To view the Transport Management Plan for these works please click the image below:
NB: LBP has explained there is no need for signage in Chartwell Road as this is one-way.
HGV REDIRECTION
Please could all businesses notify their suppliers and drivers that during these works, it’s best for HGVs to only use the Triangle if accessing Commerce Way, Peter Road and businesses north of Addev/Parafix at 25 Marlborough Road.
By redirecting HGVs via Winston Road during these works, we hope to minimise the queues and enable the works to be undertaken quickly, so your help would be much appreciated!
LBP has worked with UKPN to replan the works to minimise the time that disruption will take place on the roadway, and it was hoped that no temporary traffic lights would be needed during the 4th May to 9th May, whilst they excavate a trench along the west pavement to reach the substation. Unfortunately, UKPN have concluded the temporary traffic lights are essential for the whole period of works including the pavement works. LBP will however talk to the Works Crew once on site, to see if there is any way we can reduce the number of days that the traffic lights are in place and will update you asap.
PARKING & PAVEMENT SUSPENSION
During these works, parking will be suspended on the west side of Marlborough Road from the side entrance to Aspen Court down to the Sussex Transport’s entrance. Pedestrian access will also be suspended here to enable the works. Parking on the east side of Marlborough Road outside AMC will also be suspended to enable placement of the lights, signage and queuing area.
LBP been working with Adur & Worthing Councils to free up spaces in the Marlborough Road Car Park, so all staff are welcome to use this free parking provision.
PLANNED POWER CUT
Addev/Parafix have funded the power jointing work to take place on Sunday 10th May, as this will require the power to be switched off for the surrounding businesses who are connected to the Aspen Court Substation. The power will be restored by 3pm on Sunday 10th May and LBP has spoken to all the businesses that this will impact.
HOMETIME
LBP is concerned the temporary traffic lights will reduce access as staff leave the park to go home at the end of each day. The last thing we want is for everyone to have to sit in queues waiting to get off the park.
If possible, staggered staff leaving times and alternative transport options during this period would really help ease the congestion. LBP asks that everyone please remain patient during these unavoidable works. Thank you.
If you have any questions please contact LBP on 07584 503729.
