A27 Worthing to Shoreham

2020-10-22

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The A27 in West Sussex is facing severe congestion issues, affecting local communities. The question arises from ongoing discussions about the preferred route for the Arundel bypass but highlights a disparity in funding allocation for the Worthing-Shoreham section of the road.

What recent progress has been made on tackling congestion on the Worthing to Shoreham section of the A27 in West Sussex. This area, despite being 10 times larger than Arundel, received only £70 million compared to more than £250 million for the Arundel bypass. All that has been seen so far are inadequate plans for junction improvements and cycle routes.

Rachel Maclean

I would be delighted to accept the invitation. However, this would be a matter for my hon. Friend in the other place, Baroness Vere, as this is her portfolio. To answer the question, Highways England is making progress on developing options for improvements and is keen to work with local stakeholders to scope the best options for local communities.

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Q2 Partial Answer

Tim Loughton

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The A27 in West Sussex is experiencing significant congestion issues, affecting local communities. The disparity in funding allocation for the Arundel bypass compared to the Worthing-Shoreham section of the road is highlighted.

Last week, we had welcome news about the preferred route for the Arundel bypass on the A27 at a likely cost of more than £250 million. Yet just down the road on the A27 in my constituency of Worthing—a town 10 times the size of Arundel—we were allocated just £70 million on the road investment strategy, RIS 1 scheme, back in 2014. All we have seen so far are inadequate plans for tinkering with junctions and improving cycle routes.

Rachel Maclean

I would be delighted to accept the invitation. However, this would be a matter for my hon. Friend in the other place, Baroness Vere, as this is her portfolio, but I am sure she would also be delighted if her diary allows. To answer my hon. Friend's question, he is absolutely right to be committed to alleviating congestion. Highways England is making progress on developing options for improvements and is keen to work with local stakeholders to scope the best options for local communities.