Residents living on our Hampton Park community in Littlehampton can now benefit from faster journeys following the opening of the new Lyminster bypass.

Persimmon Homes Thames Valley were responsible for building the 1800m southern stretch of the road which connects with the northern element built by West Sussex County Council.

As the bypass is built on a floodplain, a 225-metre viaduct was constructed to cross Black Ditch, an ancient waterway, as opposed to a standard to bridge. This will future proof the road against climate change and the associated flood risk.

The new road features a Pegasus crossing so that horse riders, pedestrians, cyclists and farm traffic can all safely cross using the same set of traffic lights - one of the first of its kind to accommodate all four in the UK.  

A shared footpath and cycle lane runs alongside it to provide a safe route for those living at Hampton Park into Littlehampton.

Dan Castle, Managing Director of Persimmon Homes Thames Valley, said: “At Persimmon we build more than just houses, we build communities and we are proud to have been able to deliver this key piece of infrastructure for the Littlehampton area.

“The aerial footage shows this road is already being well used by local motorists, meaning it is diverting traffic from the village of Lyminster and improving journeys in the area.”