Bus lanes both ways on The Boulevard, Durrington, would end on-street parking along much of the road. Have your say by 30 November; drop-ins on 9 and 12 November.

Bus lanes would run in both directions along most of The Boulevard in Durrington, and on-street parking along much of the road would go, under plans West Sussex County Council has put out to consultation. The parking outside the Strand Parade shops would stay.

The county says the bus lanes would cut peak-time bus journeys along The Boulevard by about three minutes each way. You have until 11.55pm on Monday 30 November to comment on the Better Journeys in Durrington page.

What is proposed

The county’s scheme summary sets out the changes along The Boulevard, from the A2032 Littlehampton Road roundabout in the north to the Strand Parade roundabout in the south:

  • bus lanes in the left-hand lane, both ways, which cyclists could also use, with parking restrictions alongside
  • zebra crossings close to the Palatine Road and Terringes Avenue roundabout, on The Boulevard north and south and on Palatine Road
  • four more zebra crossings around the Strand Parade roundabout: on The Boulevard, The Strand, Shaftesbury Avenue and Bolsover Road
  • a third lane on the A2032 Littlehampton Road approach to the Durrington Lane roundabout, and around its south-east corner
  • a footway up to 3.5 metres wide on the south-west corner of that roundabout, near Durrington High School
  • the existing signal crossings on The Boulevard and on Terringes Avenue kept

At the Palatine Road and Terringes Avenue roundabout, the left-hand lane would be for buses and cycles going straight on. Other traffic in that lane could only turn left.

The bus stop lay-by outside Strand Parade would be removed. Buses would stop in the left-hand lane just north of the parking bays instead.

The parking question

This is the part most likely to divide opinion. In its answers to frequently asked questions, the county says on-street parking “will need to be restricted on parts of The Boulevard” to make room for the bus lanes.

  • Strand Parade shops: the bays on The Boulevard move slightly north, but the number of spaces stays the same.
  • The Strand: one space outside the shops goes, to make room for the new zebra crossing.
  • Driveways: residents could still cross the bus lanes to reach their drives.
  • Deliveries: bus lanes elsewhere in West Sussex ban stopping and loading. The county is asking whether the same rule should apply here.

The county says neighbouring roads have enough room for the cars that usually park on The Boulevard. It accepts that “some people may need to walk further” to reach where they are going.

Only buses, bicycles and emergency vehicles would be allowed in the lanes. The county says it is looking at camera enforcement under new civil powers, but has not decided to use them.

Why the county wants it

The county’s figures, from the same FAQ page:

  • typically 7 buses an hour each way between the Strand Parade and Palatine Road roundabouts
  • 5 an hour each way between Palatine Road and the Littlehampton Road roundabout
  • about 10,400 bus journeys a week along The Boulevard, counted by Stagecoach
  • buses held up in peak-time congestion

It also says assessment work for the Worthing Local Plan found the Littlehampton Road roundabout needs more capacity for new homes in the area. Its initial modelling suggests the extra lane would cut delays on the Littlehampton Road eastern arm.

On The Boulevard itself, the county argues that parked cars already take up a lane, so giving that lane to buses “is not expected to significantly increase congestion”.

What changed since 2024

The county consulted on wider plans between Durrington and Goring in 2024. People objected to shared paths for walkers and cyclists, and to the loss of grass verges and access to driveways. The new plans drop the shared paths and should have “minimal impact” on verges and driveways, the county says. The Littlehampton Road roundabout proposals are the same as in 2024.

Cost and timing: not known yet

There is no cost estimate yet. The county expects to pay for the scheme mostly with developer contributions and government transport grants, money it says cannot be spent on road maintenance.

There is no date for building it either. Further design, procurement, traffic orders and confirmed funding would all come first, and the county says it cannot give a timescale. Nor does it yet know whether roads would close during construction.

The county is also looking separately at adding a bus lay-by at the southbound Durrington Tesco stop on Romany Road.

Have your say

The county is holding two drop-in sessions where you can see the plans and speak to the project team:

Date Time Where
Monday 9 November 4pm to 7pm Durrington High School (The Pavilion), The Boulevard, BN13 1JX
Thursday 12 November 3pm to 7pm Worthing Indoor Bowls Club, 1 Field Place, The Boulevard, BN13 1NP

The online survey takes five to ten minutes, the county says. For other formats, email LTP@westsussex.gov.uk or call 01243 642105.

What it means for you

  • If you park on The Boulevard, this is the scheme that could move you to a side road. Say so in the survey if it matters to you.
  • If you run or use the Strand Parade shops, the parking on The Boulevard is kept, but one space on The Strand goes and the bus stop moves.
  • If you take the bus into town from Durrington, the county says your peak journey would be about three minutes quicker each way.
  • If your children walk to Durrington High or nearby schools, look at the new zebra crossings and the wider path at the Littlehampton Road roundabout.
  • If you drive the A2032, the extra lane at the Durrington Lane roundabout is aimed at you.

The consultation closes at 11.55pm on Monday 30 November 2026. Feedback will shape the designs, the county says. Our roadworks and travel page tracks what is on the roads now.

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