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A27 Worthing to Shoreham: Congestion

Thursday 24 June 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial commitment to improve traffic congestion on the A27 between Worthing and Shoreham
  • Highways England is working to identify options for consultation in the upcoming year
  • 20 million was recently announced in the Budget for infrastructure improvements between 2025 and 2030

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tim Loughton Con
Transport
Context

The Worthing to Lancing section of the A27 is one of the most congested roads in the south-east, with significant delays and issues since 2014 despite previous allocations.

Question

What recent progress has been made by his Department on researching alternatives for alleviating traffic congestion on the A27 between Worthing and Shoreham?

Answer from Rachel Maclean

We have committed to improvements on the A27, including the sections around Worthing and Lancing. Highways England is working to identify options to go to consultation next year.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific timelines and concrete actions were not provided beyond indicating work is underway for future consultations.

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Q2 Tim Loughton Con
Transport
Context

The Worthing to Lancing section of the A27 has seen significant delays and issues since 2014 despite previous allocations, with additional factors such as new housing developments and a major IKEA store affecting traffic.

Question

In 2014, £70 million was allocated for road improvement on the A27. Seven years later, nothing has happened. Recently, £20 million was announced in the Budget to be delivered between 2025 and 2030. The MP requests urgent infrastructure investment in Sussex.

Answer from Rachel Maclean

I thank my hon. Friend for raising this vital issue. Highways England is actively working on the project, engaging closely with stakeholders to identify detailed options for the A27. There will be a consultation next year.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No immediate action or urgent steps were committed beyond indicating ongoing work and future consultations.

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