Road Closures

Latest information: West Sussex Council roadworks and road closures details.

Mid Sussex has the power to issue Temporary Road Closure Orders under the provision of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.

This act deals with public celebrations such as:

• Street parties
• Carnivals
• Parades

For more information on closures and diversions of the highway in relation to maintenance works please take a look at the  West Sussex County Council’s travel information pages.

For large closures involving multiple days or main arterial roads a traffic management plan may be required.

These applications may also be referred to West Sussex County Council for processing directly. If you’re unsure about if your event or have any further questions, please email parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk

It is the organisers responsibility to take the following steps below. Mid Sussex District Council will not accept any liability for any injury, accident or damage to persons or property caused by the event.

All applications for street closures are referred to West Sussex Highways, Sussex Police, Town / Parish Councils, and bus companies.

Apply for a Temporary Road Closure

Yes. Anyone can apply for a road closure for a special or community event.

Applications currently cost £50.00.

Applications will depend on the expected number of attendees.

Any applications received later than the below stated timelines, will be refused as we require sufficient time to conduct consultations with relevant parties.

If your event will have 500 attendees or less, you need to apply at least eight weeks in advance.

If your event will have between 500 to 999 attendees, you need to apply at least twelve weeks in advance.

For events with 1000 attendees or more, you should contact us as soon as possible, and we will advise you how much notice is required.

Requests must be sent to us using the above application form. All applications must be received via this form. You must also send us a map of the proposed closure and diversion routes. Any forms submitted without the requested information will not be accepted.

Public liability insurance of £10 million is required for all types of temporary road closures – except simple street parties. A copy of your insurance must accompany the application form.

It is the organisers responsibility to take the following steps below. Mid Sussex District Council can accept no liability for any injury, accident or damage to persons or property caused by the event.

As the organiser you must ensure that:

• There is always pedestrian access.
• There is always vehicle access for emergencies.
• You have Highway Authority approval of road closure and diversion signs.
• Street fire hydrants are not obstructed.

The organiser is responsible for

• Stewarding the event
• Clearing the highway after the event has finished.
• Any damage to the highway – including street furniture.
• Informing all those houses/businesses affected by the Closure Order. This must be done in writing at least 14 days prior to the event.
• Removal of the street notice(s) after the event

Be aware that:

• No help can be given by the Police in removal of vehicles from the closed length of road during the preparation of the event.
• No claims will be entertained by the County Council (as highway authority), the District Council, the Town or Parish Council or any statutory undertaker in respect of any accident, damage or injury sustained as a result of the event. The onus is on the organiser to obtain the necessary insurance cover.

For more information please read: Department of Communities & Local Government advice for organising street parties

Outdoor Services - Road closure for a special or community event
Email: parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk

WSCC Highways Department
Tel: 01243-642105

Sussex Police Road Policing Unit
www.sussex.police.uk
Tel: 101