Arundel Bypass: Schoolchildren to join villagers at 'silent protest'

Villagers, parents and schoolchildren are set to take part in a 'silent protest' against the A27 Arundel Bypass.
By Sam Morton
Published 16th Feb 2022, 09:00 BST
Updated 16th Feb 2022, 11:12 BST
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Campaigners against the 'grey route' plan to hold a peaceful demonstration from 11am on Monday, February 21, at Walberton Village Hall — where one of National Highways' last consultation events is being held.

Parents and children from Walberton & Binsted Primary School, Walberton Playcentre and Walberton Pre-School & Nursery will join supporters of the ‘Say No to Grey’ campaign. They will be displaying banners and posters made by the children and residents of the village to 'show the strength of feeling and concern about the plan'.

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"Walberton is one of four villages that will be severely affected by the Arundel Bypass," a campaign for the Stop the Arundel Bypass (SAB) Alliance said.

Pictures taken last week show vehicles mounting the pavement to avoid collisions on The Street in Walberton. Campaigners fear the situation will worsen if the estimate of an additional 1,300 additional vehicles proves true when the bypass is built. Photo: Pete Nichols SUS-220216-110414001Pictures taken last week show vehicles mounting the pavement to avoid collisions on The Street in Walberton. Campaigners fear the situation will worsen if the estimate of an additional 1,300 additional vehicles proves true when the bypass is built. Photo: Pete Nichols SUS-220216-110414001
Pictures taken last week show vehicles mounting the pavement to avoid collisions on The Street in Walberton. Campaigners fear the situation will worsen if the estimate of an additional 1,300 additional vehicles proves true when the bypass is built. Photo: Pete Nichols SUS-220216-110414001

"The proposed four-lane highway will pass less than 160m from the school on the north side and force an increase of 42 per cent in traffic along The Street in Walberton on the south side — with 300 Under 12s trapped in between."

National Highways revealed this week that up to 1,000 people have taken part in the consultation, as the eight-week process approaches its half-way point.

The developers said the consultation is an opportunity for members of the public to help shape plans for the A27 at Arundel, which is 'one of the largest road projects in the South East'. Click here to read more

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The proposals have received some support, with One Arundel stating that ‘the sooner we see this bypass approved, the better’.

Pictures taken last week show vehicles mounting the pavement to avoid collisions on The Street in Walberton. Campaigners fear the situation will worsen if the estimate of an additional 1,300 additional vehicles proves true when the bypass is built. Pictures taken last week show vehicles mounting the pavement to avoid collisions on The Street in Walberton. Campaigners fear the situation will worsen if the estimate of an additional 1,300 additional vehicles proves true when the bypass is built. Photo: Pete Nichols