In a public notice, released this week, National Highways said it had a “duty” to consult with the local community about the proposed app.

National highways are expected to undertake a statutory consultation and solicit comments on the draft from Jan.11 at 11:59 p.m. on March 8.

Electronic and hard copies of all consultation documents will be available for inspection free of charge from January 11 to March 8 at a number of locations, including: on the website; in places where documents are deposited; during consultation events; by mail and via a virtual consultation room.

What is on offer?

In 2019, National Highways came up with six color options for the A27 bypass that the public could have a say in.

Thousands of people responded to the consultation before it was announced that the “gray road” had been chosen as the one it hopes to build.

The developer has stated that he is proposing to file a development authorization application authorizing a new two-lane carriageway extending for approximately eight kilometers, located south of the existing A27.

To the west, the project will revolve approximately one kilometer east of the A27 / A29 Fontwell roundabout (east) west of Arundel.

To the east, the proposed bypass will connect to the existing Crossbush junction, which will be reconfigured.

National Highways said the program “aims to improve safety, reduce congestion by increasing capacity and protect the quality of the surrounding environment.”

The project met with strong opposition, with activists saying the multi-million pound project would be “harmful to the environment.” They added that National Highways “plans to carve out the historic countryside” for its eight-kilometer two-lane highway project. “

Others shared the view that “something must be done” and “we must have a workaround”. Click here to read more

The project was delayed in November. The developers said it was so they could “better present all of our findings” and explain how the program will be “safe, affordable, environmentally friendly and meet its goal of reducing congestion.”

Children join the fight to bypass the A27

A group of schoolchildren have joined the fight against the controversial A27 Arundel bypass.

Families gathered at Walberton Village Hall for an artistic morning on the theme “Yes to Children. No to the gray road A27 ‘. The children were engaged with a story about the importance for adults of listening to children.

Young people wanted to make their voices heard and demonstrated their opposition to the “gray road” by creating a range of works of art incorporating motifs from nature. A 10 year old boy said, “What are you going to do next? How can we stop this? “

Relative Monika Davis, a member of Walberton Friends, organized the event. She said, “Those words still ring in my ears, I see her eyes looking at me and I want the answer. How can we preserve our beautiful countryside for our children?

In 2019, National Highways came up with six color options for the A27 bypass that the public could have a say in.

Thousands of people responded to the consultation before it was announced that the “gray road” had been chosen as the one it hopes to build.

Sarah Stone, whose children attended the art workshop, said the route would pass “very close to three educational settings.” She called on MP Andrew Griffith to support their efforts against plans to “invest in a better public transport system”.

She added that the road “would bring pollution to a previously unspoiled village”.