§ Lord Baker of Dorkingasked Her Majesty's Government:
When work will commence on the improvements to the A27 at Beddingham. [HL3806]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamThe proposals for the A27 at Beddingham were added to the targeted programme of improvements in March, and it is expected that a contractor will be appointed later this year under the Highways Agency's early contractor involvement scheme to assist in the design of the scheme. Subject to the need for and the duration of a public inquiry into the proposals it is expected that construction could start at the end of next year (2005).
§ Lord Baker of Dorkingasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to bring forward proposals for a bypass to Selmeston on the A27. [HL3807]
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§ Lord Davies of OldhamThe report on the south coast multi-modal study recommended a number of road improvements to the A27 including a bypass to Selmeston. The Secretary of State considered that the environmental impact of these proposals was significant and asked the Highways Agency to work with the statutory environmental bodies and the local highway authorities to develop less damaging options. The agency is expected to report back later this summer on options for the A27 at Selmeston.
§ Lord Baker of Dorkingasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to bring forward proposals for a bypass to Lancing and Worthing on the A27. [HL3808]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamThe report on the south coast multi-modal study recommended a number of road improvements to the A27 including a tunnel bypass to Lancing and Worthing. The Secretary of State considered that the environmental impact of these proposals was significant and, in the case of Lancing and Worthing, very costly. He asked the Highways Agency to work with the statutory environmental bodies and the local highways authorities to develop alternative options. The agency is expected to report back later this summer on options for the A27 at Lancing and Worthing.
§ Lord Baker of Dorkingasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to bring forward proposals for a bypass at Arundel on the A27. [HL3809]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamThe report on the south coast multi-modal study recommended a number of road improvements to the A27 including a bypass to Arundel. The Secretary of State considered that the environmental impact of these proposals was significant and asked the Highways Agency to work with the statutory environmental bodies and the local highway authorities to develop less damaging options. The agency is expected to report back later this summer on options for the A27 at Arundel.