Town centre management lends support to A27 Action
Town centre managers in Worthing, Adur and Littlehampton have thrown their support behind the newly-formed A27 Action campaign, which hopes to secure significant investment in the problem road.
Worthing town centre manager Sharon Clarke said it was vital town centre businesses supported the campaign.
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Hide Ad“Businesses need major investment in the A27, not just plasters putting over it,” she said.
“From our point of view, anything that helps people move from town to town is important and businesses should be pushing for it.”
Traffic hold-ups at key points such as Arundel frequently cause traffic to come to a standstill.
The campaign’s main aims include dualling the whole of the A27, while lobbying for improvements at each of the main junctions.
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Hide AdThe road is one of several across the country being considered by the Government, with the campaign hoping to get the A27 to number one priority.
Littlehampton town centre regeneration officer John Edjvet said: “Improving the A27 is good news for Littlehampton. We are aware of the pinch points and how that can hold up traffic.