Between Wednesday 19 July and Tuesday 12 September 2017, Highways England will be holding a public consultation about the A27 Worthing and Lancing improvements scheme.
In line with the Government’s 2015 Road Investment Strategy, Highways England has committed to improve the A27 between Worthing and Lancing. The scheme aims to improve traffic flow, journey times, safety and accessibility, boost local economic growth and minimise the impact on the environment.
Letters have been sent out to ask local residents, business owners and groups for their thoughts on the proposals.
There are several ways to have your say:
Public consultation events
At the public consultation events, you will be able to learn more about the proposals and gather more information about the possible benefits and impacts.Team members will also be on-hand to discuss any queries you may have.
Wednesday 19 July – Richmond Room, Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ, 4pm to 8pm
Tuesday 25 July – Harriet Johnson Centre, Old School House, Loose Lane, Sompting, BN15 0BG, 1pm to 8pm
Saturday 29 July– Impulse Leisure Lancing Manor, Manor Road, Lancing, BN15 0PH, 10am to 2pm
Saturday 12 August – Impulse Leisure Lancing Manor, Manor Road, Lancing, BN15 0PH, 10am to 2pm
Tuesday 15 August – Richmond Room, Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ, 1pm to 8pm
Wednesday 16 August – Harriet Johnson Centre, Old School House, Loose Lane, Sompting, BN15 0BG, 1pm to 8pm
Saturday 2 September – Richmond Room, Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday 6 September – Field Place Manor House, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP, 2pm to 8pm
Locations to collect consultation material
Copies of the brochure and the questionnaire will also be available at the following locations
throughout the consultation period:
Broadwater Library , Broadwater Parish Rooms, Durrington Library, Ferring Library, Findon Valley Library, Fishersgate Community Centre, Goring Library Mulberry Lane, Harriet Johnson Centre, Lancing Library, Shoreham Library, Southwick Community Association, The Shoreham Centre and Worthing Library.
Online
From 19 July onwards the A27 Worthing Lancing improvements website will have key information about the proposals, including the brochure, online questionnaire, frequently asked questions, various background reports and supporting information. Please visit: www.highways.gov.uk/a27Worthing-and-Lancing
Caroline Wood, Director for the Coastal West Sussex Partnership said: “We’re really pleased that the consultation process has opened, after work was instructed to stop on the Chichester Bypass in March by the Secretary of State. The A27 is the most important transport connection between Portsmouth and Brighton and needs to work effectively for the benefit of both the local, regional and national economy.”
“We have been frustrated and disappointed that the decision was taken to stop work earlier this year. We hope that this gives our local businesses and residents the opportunity to have their say into improving the road infrastructure in this area.”
Find out more about the public consultation via www.highways.gov.uk/a27Worthing-and-Lancing.
Read our March update here.