Arundel bypass decision is a win for Sussex

Countryside charity welcomes decision to cancel A27 scheme and calls for lower-impact, congestion-smoothing measures as part of a co-ordinated transport plan.

CPRE Sussex has welcomed the decision to cancel the controversial A27 Arundel bypass scheme.

The charity described yesterday’s announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as a “win for Sussex”.

CPRE Sussex has long opposed the A27 Arundel bypass because of its impact on the surrounding landscapes and villages.

The charity also argued construction of the bypass would have a huge carbon footprint and, when completed, the road would encourage more car journeys which was incompatible with net zero objectives.

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