Work to resurface five of Brighton & Hove’s busiest roads will begin next week, as part of a major council programme to improve road quality and safety across the city.
Over the next five weeks, sections of London Road (A23), Ditchling Road, Dyke Road, Portland Road and Sackville Road will be resurfaced by Brighton & Hove City Council. All work will take place overnight, between 8pm and 6am, to reduce disruption to residents, businesses and commuters.
The schedule is as follows:
- London Road (A23) – between Tongdean Lane and Preston Park, 3–28 November
- Ditchling Road – between Fiveways and Viaduct Road, 3–11 November
- Dyke Road – between Clifton Road and Church Street, 12–14 November
- Portland Road – between Sackville Road and Bolsover Road, 17–28 November
- Sackville Road – between the railway bridge and Portland Road, 1–5 December
Diversions will be in place during the works, though access to homes and businesses will remain open at all times.
£8 Million Investment in City’s Roads and Pavements
The resurfacing is part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s wider plan to invest £8 million in roads and pavements during 2025/26. The funding includes:
- £4 million for road improvements
- £620,000 for pavements
- £3 million+ for road safety, accessibility and sustainable transport
- £2.1 million extra for immediate repairs, including potholes
Councillor Trevor Muten, Cabinet Member for Transport and City Infrastructure, said: “These are some of the busiest roads in the city and in real need of resurfacing, so I’m pleased to see this work getting underway.
“Thousands of people travel around Brighton & Hove by car, bus, bike and taxi every day. It’s important our roads are kept in good condition so people can move around as smoothly and safely as possible.
“With £1.6 million in additional grant funding from central government, we’re investing heavily to make our roads safer, improve junctions and create better infrastructure for residents, businesses and visitors — helping make Brighton & Hove a city we can all be proud of.”
Recent Improvements
The council has also recently treated 13 more roads with microasphalt, a process that makes road surfaces smoother, skid-resistant and watertight, extending their lifespan by around a decade.
The latest roads to benefit include Warmdene Road, Arundel Road, College Terrace, Curwen Place, Upper Chalvington Place, Warbleton Road, Chiddingly Close, St Paul’s Street, Aberdeen Road, St Mary Magdalene Street, Kingsmere and Barnfield Gardens.
