§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how much he has allocated to the improvement and to the maintenance of the A27 in Worthing for the next three financial years. [96327]
§ Mr. HillAs this is an operational matter and the responsibility of the Highways Agency, I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Peter Nutt to Mr. Peter Bottomley, dated 4 November 1999:
The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions has asked me to reply to your question about funding for the maintenance and improvement of the A27 in Worthing over the next three financial years.The attached schedule sets out our proposals for maintenance and improvement works for the A27 through the Borough of Worthing for the next three years. Progress with these proposals will depend upon the priorities assigned to each project within the Agency's detailed business planning process.Additionally, with the Government Office for the South East, we are carrying out several studies into transport issues in the Worthing area that may identify further improvements to the A27.
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A27 Worthing Programme of Works 1999 to 2003 Financial year Description Cost Maintenance works 2000–2001 A27 Sompting Bypass Major Maintenance £3.68m Improvements 2000–2001 A27 Worthing and Lancing Lighting £500k 2000–2001 A27 Worthing low cost safety schemes £50k 1999–2000 A27 Puffin Crossing (Nr. Hayling Rise) £35k In addition, there will he on going routine maintenance work such as sign cleaning, drainage and lighting repairs together with minor carriageway and footpath repairs (if required).