New options for A27 Arundel bypass revealed

A number of new options for a bypass on the A27 at Arundel have been revealed. Highways England unveiled plans for six options today (Friday, 30) in order to combat a traffic bottleneck through the town which regularly causes delays for motorists. The government-owned company held an initial public consultation in 2017, seeking views on three options to improve the A27 at Arundel. But following further objections over the chosen route, it was announced a further consultation would take place over a number of amended options. Each of the six options features a new bridge spanning the River Arun and a bridge over the Arun Valley Railway, as well as a new junction at Crossbush. [caption id="attachment_13279367" align="alignnone" width="1000"] The new options for a bypass at Arundel on the A27.[/caption] Jason Hones, Highways England A27 Arundel Bypass programme leader, said: "These plans will tackle one of the biggest traffic bottlenecks in the south east, and will improve journeys for thousands of drivers of the A27, not only in and around Arundel but along the whole south coast. "I encourage anyone with an interest in the A27 and Arundel to get involved in this consultation - whether they're commuters, residents or visitors to the area for leisure; their input will be vital in finding the right balance going forward. "Arundel has a unique cultural heritage and is surrounded by precious special environments, which are rightly protected. "We have assessed all the viable options in greater detail than before so that people can see and understand all the factors and help us decide which one strikes the right balance." The consultation includes updates and variants to all three routes which were consulted on during the original consultation in 2017. The full breakdown of options is as follows: Cyan (Option 1 v5): Improvements mostly along the route of the existing A27, with around 4.5km (2.8 miles) of new dual carriageway between Crossbush and the west of Arundel. Beige (Option 1 v9): Improvements mostly along the route of the existing A27, with around 4.5km (2.8 miles) of new dual carriageway between Crossbush and the west of Arundel. Crimson (Option 3 v1): Around 6km (3.7 miles) of new dual carriageway located to the south of the existing A27, between Crossbush junction and a new junction at Havenwood Park, with around 4km (2.4 miles) of the existing A27 being detrunked. Magenta (Option 4/5A v1): Around 7.2km (4.4 miles) of new dual carriageway located to the south of the existing A27, from Crossbush junction to just west of Yapton Lane. Features a new bridge over Binsted Rife, with around 6.1km (3.7 miles) of the existing A27 being detrunked. Amber (Option 4/5A v2): Around 6.9km (4.2 miles) of new dual carriageway to the south of the existing A27, starting at the Crossbush junction and ending just west of Yapton Lane. Features a new bridge over Binsted Rife, with around 6.2km (3.8 miles) of the existing A27 being detrunked. Grey (Option 5B v2): Around 8km (4.9 miles) of new dual carriageway to the south of the existing A27, from Crossbush to Fontwell roundabout. Features a new bridge over Binsted Rife, with around 6.6km (4.1 miles) of the existing A27 being detrunked. The consultation runs for eight weeks and will end on October 24. Highways England said, subject to a successful outcome, construction could start on the approved option by late 2022. You can take part in the consultation here.