Trunk road not forgotten in Government investment announcement

Significant improvements to the A27, directly benefitting Adur and Worthing, are to be made in the “biggest upgrade to roads in a generation”, under plans announced today by the Government.

A constant source of frustration to residents and businesses alike, the A27 has long been cited as a barrier to economic and social growth in the south east – issues felt no more keenly than by the residents and businesses of Adur and Worthing.

Today, however, the Government has pledged to invest £350million into the A27 in a move designed which will deliver the world class infrastructure required to support growing local communities and economies.

Neil Parkin, Leader of Adur District Council, says:
“I am delighted by the fact that £350million will be invested in the A27 in a series of much awaited upgrades.  As someone who drives for a living, it’s all too obvious how below standard infrastructure adds unnecessary time and expense to simply getting about – whether for business or for pleasure.  I very much look forward to seeing the planned improvements and how they will benefit Adur residents and businesses.”

Leader of Worthing Borough Council, Paul Yallop, adds:
“I very much welcome the news that Worthing is going to benefit from this significant investment in a road which has caused so much frustration.  The Government talks about developing world-class infrastructure – I am convinced that, when completed, the improved A27 will support our local priorities as being world class places to live and work.  The detail surrounding the improvement works will make interesting and, I hope, inspiring, reading.”

The impact of significantly improving the A27 will be felt by businesses throughout the South East, as Andrew Swayne, Chairman of the Adur and Worthing Business Partnership, comments:

“The Adur and Worthing Business Partnership is delighted to hear the news that the A27 Action campaign has successfully made the case for a coherent set of improvements along our key trunk road. Reduced congestion and smother traffic flow are good for the environment and the economy.

“We look forward to seeing detailed plans in the coming months and the series of junction improvements being implemented quickly in an organised manner. We will be actively involving our membership and working with other partnerships to ensure an excellent scheme is delivered.”

More information on the improvements to the A27 will be made available by the Department for Transport in the coming months.