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“A textbook example of terrible highway design”: Council blasted after “serious downgrade” at popular roundabout leaves cyclists and pedestrians with no safe route to hospital

NHS workers had previously joined cyclists in slamming the changes aimed at encouraging “more and faster” motor traffic, with the council also accused of ignoring its own safety audit

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 15:13

Chichester Dutch-Style roundabout (Jubb Consulting Engineers)

“There’s space and a feeling it’s safe”: New cycling roundabout impresses drivers and cyclists, weeks after furious locals claimed “nightmare” project is wasting taxes

Weeks prior to the roundabout’s opening had been dominated by complaints from locals about the design and its £950,000 cost, despite the entire project being paid for by property developers

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 16:59

Property developer pays for £950,000 Dutch-style cycling roundabout to prioritise cyclists and improve safety… but furious locals still claim “nightmare” project is “wasting” taxes

One resident even claimed the roundabout had already caused two crashes... despite it not yet being open and still surrounded by roadworks — although others have argued "it's not costing the public purse" and moaning residents should "give it a chance"

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 10:57