Highways England has revealed extensive plans to improve the A27 between Polegate and Lewes.
The announcement is aimed to improve the journey between the two towns for the thousands of drivers who use it every day. The plans show upgraded walking and cycling facilities with a section of the Polegate Bypass will becoming a dual-carriageway.
A public consultation on the plans was held late last year and just over a thousand of responses were received. 78% of people who responded said they were very concerned about road safety, with 70% very concerned about congestion or delays at junctions.
The plans are hoped to improve journeys, ease congestion and improve safety especially at the key pinch points in Polegate and Wilmington. They are part of the Government’s record £15bn investment in roads between 2015 and 2020, which is improving people’s journeys, making roads safer and boosting the economy.
