Anger over '˜nightmare' delays on A29

Roadworks along the A29 have caused a '˜nightmare' for road users with drivers stuck in three-miles of traffic for more than an hour.

Works recommenced on the busy stretch of road near Billingshurst yesterday (January 4) with four-way signals installed at both ends of the bypass.

Scores of motorists have been caught up in the chaos and have taken to social media to vent their anger.

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Posting on the West Sussex County Times Facebook page Wendy Cresswell said: “No signage up to warn us, took 40 minutes to get from Audi garage at Five oaks to Billingshurst roundabout, nightmare again!”

Jenny Dizzy Stone added: “Only 40 mins? You done well try 90mins.... appaling timers on the 4 way lights. Should be manually directed.”

Lana Baker said: “Absolutely ridiculous! I passed around 2-3miles or traffic going into Billingshurst at 4:45pm. Horrific for school run.”

Helen Green said: “An hour and a quarter from Horsham to Billingshurst to cover a Body Pump class. Luckily the class members were lovely and patient even though they only got a half hour class from a very frazzled instructor!”

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The works are being carried out by Southern Water as it installs a new sewage scheme.

According to West Sussex County Council the signals are set to stay in place until January 26.