Rudgwick nursery school slams A281 crossing as “too dangerous” and supports calls for a bridge
A local nursery school have thrown their support behind the Bridge the Downs Link campaign, labelling the existing crossing of the A281 as “too dangerous”. Tonia Jackson-Robson who runs the Jack and Gill Childcare and Forest School in Rudgwick says there is “absolutely no way” she would allow the children in her care to use […]
Horsham District Councillor calls for a bridge at dangerous A281 crossing to prevent another tragedy on the Downs Link
Ruth Fletcher, Horsham District Councillor for Denne Ward, has spoken of the pain that every parent must have felt on hearing of the death of Pathushan Sutharsan on the Downs Link in July 2020. A bridge over the busy road, which could cost as much as £2m, is the “right solution” which will “completely separate […]
Rudgwick café owner says the “only solution” to keep Downs Link users safe is a bridge at the dangerous A281 crossing
Rob Bookham, owner of the Milk Churn café in Rudgwick, has joined calls for a bridge on the Downs Link where it crosses the A281. The former Parish councillor says that a bridge is the “only solution” to keeping users of the path safe from fast-moving vehicles on the A281. “Increasing cycling and walking are […]
All About Horsham magazine says building a bridge at the dangerous A281 crossing is a “no brainer”
The Bridge the Downs Link campaign was featured in the December issue of the All About Horsham magazine. Campaign Chair Hilary Jubert was interviewed, along with local businessman Rob Bookham, Councillor Sue Kornycky and Olympic runner Jake Wightman. Hilary, who gave evidence at the inquest into the death of Pathushan Sutharsan who was killed at […]
Cycling Embassy of Great Britain call for Downs Link bridge to fix “dangerous mess” of A281 crossing
National campaign group the Cycling Embassy of Great Britain have slammed West Sussex County Council’s failure to provide a safe crossing on the Downs Link where Pathushan Sutharsan was killed by a lorry in July 2020. Founder Jim Davis calls the A281 crossing “a tragic, dangerous mess” which “claimed the life of a young man […]
Shoreham-by-Cycle support plans for A281 bridge, saying “don’t forget rural routes”
Cycling campaign group Shoreham-by-Cycle have joined the growing list of organisations and individuals supporting calls for a bridge at the dangerous A281 crossing. Clive Andrews of the group says that all users of the Downs Link – whether walkers and cyclists, young and old – need to be safe, and that the current unprotected road […]
Rudgwick Riders cycle group condemn dangerous Downs Link crossing
A local cycling group have condemned what they say is a dangerous crossing of the A281. The group based in Rudgwick use the Downs Link for their weekly bike rides. However, the lethal A281 road crossing prevents them from venturing too far. Ride leader Fiona Sodha says: “Rarely does the group head south along the […]
7 Seconds Away: The dangerous Downs Link crossing of the A281
Seven seconds: that’s the time between a car appearing in view and being on top of the crossing (and possibly you). The A281 crossing on the Downs Link just south of Rudgwick remains a lethal place for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Last July Pathu Sutharsan was killed on the crossing and the Coroner’s report […]
Olympic athlete slams Downs Link crossing as too dangerous
Jake Wightman, an Olympic athlete who represented Great Britain at the 2020 Tokyo Games, has joined calls for a bridge crossing where the Downs Link meets the A281. Like many other runners he uses the Downs Link for training purposes but finds the dangerous road crossing disrupts his routine. “It breaks up my momentum in […]
County cycle forum backs bridge proposals so Downs Link can fulfil its potential as a safe route for all
The West Sussex Cycle Forum joins a growing list of organisations and individuals calling for a bridge at the notorious A281 crossing. Forum chair Geoff Farrell says: “The Downs Link’s potential as a fine route for all is unrealised at present partly because of dangerous crossings such as this one.” “The thought that people on […]