
Safer, Better Streets - Surrenden Road / Surrenden Holt and Varndean College entrance
We’re looking to improve the pedestrian crossing facilities on Surrenden Road (north of Surrenden Holt) and outside the Varndean College vehicle entrance to make the crossings safer for all users.
Every year we assess requests for safety improvements all over the city, using our 'Safer, Better Streets’ assessment process.
The proposed improvements on Surrenden Road / Surrenden Holt include:
- realigning and improving the existing informal pedestrian crossing
- widening the pavements to shorten the crossing distances
- upgrading the bus stop with accessible kerbs
- installing dropped kerbs and tactile (bumpy pavement)
The proposed improvements on Surrenden Road / Varndean College entrance include:
- realigning and improving the existing informal pedestrian crossing
- widening the pavements to shorten the crossing distances
- upgrading the bus stop with accessible kerbs
- installing dropped kerbs and tactile (bumpy pavement)
- removing the turning space to create a more pedestrian friendly area
- installing a new cycle stands and cycle share hub
We want to hear your views
The survey is open until Sunday 22 February and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
You can find more information on our Safer, Better Streets webpage, including how you can request a road safety improvement.
You can request a paper copy by emailing transport.projects@brighton-hove.gov.uk or calling 01273 29 48 08.
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This design aims to improve safety at the crossing. We reviewed this site after receiving concerns about the current layout. The proposed changes will make the crossings easier to use, more accessible and safer for everyone, especially vulnerable users.
We expect construction to start in 2026 and will share more details closer to the time.
