Skip to main content
Brighton & Hove City Council Home
Computer visualisation of the proposed changes at the Grand Avenue junction looking east along Hove Lawns. The image shows the new road layout, including a two-way cycle lane separated from the pedestrian pavement, landscaped sustainable drainage planting areas, and the redesigned signal-controlled junction with vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians using the space.

A259 Hove to Brighton Active Travel Scheme

As part of our ongoing work to improve travel and transport in Brighton & Hove, we are currently developing plans to improve the A259 between Fourth Avenue and West Street, building on work already being done to make it easier for our residents, businesses and visitors to move around the city.

The plans would be an extension of the scheme between Fourth Avenue and the city’s western boundary to provide better, safer and accessible transport options that work for everyone.

The scheme would improve walking and cycling infrastructure along our busy seafront, including places like Hove Lawns, the bandstand, Shelter Hall and the Brighton Centre. It would mean a major upgrade to the cycle route between Hove and Brighton, but would also see improvements to road crossings, pavements, junctions, traffic flow and parking provision.

The plans include:

  • A separated two-way cycle lane
  • New pavements
  • Safer, better aligned crossings and junctions
  • New loading and disabled parking bays
  • Better use of the available road space
  • Additional parking

Our vision is to create a seafront that works for everyone and better connects our communities.

Phases

This consultation relates to phases 3 and 4 of the A259 Active Travel scheme, covering the section from Fourth Avenue to West Street. Phases 1 and 2 of the A259 Active Travel scheme were consulted on in 2025 and are due to begin construction shortly. The feedback from those earlier consultations has helped shape the proposals now being presented for Phases 3 and 4.

This scheme is being delivered by the council, with funding from Active Travel England and the Department for Transport. Completing the entire route would be subject to securing further funding so we plan to construct in sections, starting at the Fourth Avenue junction.

Phase 3 from Fourth Avenue to the Peace Statue

Plan showing Phase 3 of the seafront corridor from Fourth Avenue to the Peace Statue. The diagram highlights the proposed separate two-way cycle lane (green), pavement (Grey) and carriageway (orange), with locations where five pedestrian and cycle crossings are identified .

Phase 4 from Peace Statue to West Street

A plan showing phase 4 from Peace Statue to West Street along King’s Road. The road is shown in orange with a continuous green separate two-way cycle lane running between the road and pavement . Six proposed pedestrian crossings are highlighted with red labels. Existing bus stops are marked along the route.

Have your say

We now want your feedback and comments on the plans to help inform and shape the final design.

The survey will take around 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

You'll be able to answer questions about either, or both, of the two phases when you complete this survey.

You can log in to automatically save your progress and return later to complete your submission.

You're viewing real-time data. Participant counts are continuously updated for administrators. Please note that regular users see cached data, which may result in slight differences in the numbers.
288 participants

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Phase 2: Survey
Survey
Phase 3: Analysing responses
Analysing responses
Phase 4: Traffic Regulation Order
Traffic Regulation Order
Phase 5: Construction
Construction

Construction

1 November 2027 00:00 - No end date

If the project is approved, we'll tender out the new design to contractors to make sure we get the best value for money and then build it.

The dates on this phase include the tender period and when we expect to start building. These dates are indicative and subject to change, and isn't how long construction will take.

We'll provide details on construction dates closer to the time if you have followed the project.

Events

Upcoming and ongoing events

  • Computer visualisation of the proposed changes at the Grand Avenue junction looking east along Hove Lawns. The image shows the new road layout, including a two-way cycle lane separated from the pedestrian pavement, landscaped sustainable drainage planting areas, and the redesigned signal-controlled junction with vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians using the space.

    A259 Hove to Brighton drop in session

    Event date: October 17th, 2026 from 10:00 to 13:00.

    Location

    Edward VII Memorial

    Registrants

    5 registrants

Past events

  • Computer visualisation of the proposed changes at the Grand Avenue junction looking east along Hove Lawns. The image shows the new road layout, including a two-way cycle lane separated from the pedestrian pavement, landscaped sustainable drainage planting areas, and the redesigned signal-controlled junction with vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians using the space.

    A259 Hove to Brighton drop in session

    Event date: September 24th, 2026 from 13:00 to 15:30.

    Location

    Hove Town Hall Brighton & Hove City Council

    Registrants

    4 registrants

    Read more