A27 Proposed Routes

The proposed route options for the A27 are shown and described below.

Please note that the presence of a route here does not imply that Walberton Parish Council supports or opposes it. This is solely a duplication of the information provided by Highways England.

A27 route overview map
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Cyan (Option 1V5)
Cyan (Option 1V5) would feature 4.5km (approx.) of new dual two-lane carriageway between Crossbush and the existing transition between single and dual carriageway to the west of Arundel. The viaduct extends over the Ford Road junction with no direct access to the local road network. Key features would include:
  • 2.5km (approx.) of dual two-lane carriageway to the south of the existing A27 east of the River Arun
  • 2.0km (approx.) of dual two-lane carriageway west of the River Arun
  • New access to Arundel and District Community Hospital off the A284
  • 1.92km (approx.) of the existing single carriageway within the South Down National Park replaced with dual carriageway and resulting in the loss of 1.95 hectares (approx.) of ancient woodland
  • Fitzalan Road would be realigned to pass under the A27 and connect to the existing A27 at a new junction
  • The existing A27 junction with Jarvis Road would be closed. Alternative access would be from the existing local road network
  • Properties fronting the existing A27 would have their current access closed and alternative access provided by new local roads joining a new junction near Long Lane, with the side road passing over the A27. The new junction would have access to/from the A27 in both directions
  • 2.2km (approx.) of the existing A27 between Ford Road roundabout and Crossbush junction returned to the local road network, subject to agreement with West Sussex County Council
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Beige (Option 1V9)
Beige (Option 1V9) would feature 4.5km (approx.) of new dual two-lane carriageway between Crossbush and the existing transition between single and dual carriageway to the west of Arundel. The junction at Ford Road would be a traffic signal controlled 'through about'. Key features would include:
  • 2.4km (approx.) of dual two-lane carriageway to the south of the existing A27 east of the River Arun
  • 2.1km (approx.) of dual two-lane carriageway west of the River Arun with reduced cross section width
  • A left-in, left-out junction to Arundel and District Community Hospital using the eastbound carriageway
  • Fitzalan Road would be realigned to pass under the A27 and connected to the existing A27 at a new junction
  • The existing A27 junction with Jarvis Road would be closed. Alternative access would be from the existing local road network
  • A left in, left out junction at Tortington Lane using the westbound carriageway
  • 1.93km (approx.) of the existing single carriageway within the South Downs National Park replaced with dual carriageway and resulting in the loss of 1.09 hectares (approx.) of ancient woodland
  • Properties fronting the existing A27 would have their current access closed and alternative access provided by new local roads joining a new junction near Long Lane, with the side road passing over the A27. The new junction would have access to/from the A27 in both directions
  • 1.9km (approx.) of the existing A27 between Ford Road roundabout and Crossbush junction, returned to the local road network, subject to agreement with West Sussex County Council
Video of the route

 

Crimson (Option 3V1)
Crimson (Option 3V1) would feature 6km (approx.) of new dual two-lane carriageway bypass located to the south of the existing A27. Starting in the east at Crossbush and ending just west of Havenwood Park. Key features would include:
  • 2.28km (approx.) would be located within the South Downs National Park and resulting in the loss of 9.20 hectares (approx.) of ancient woodland
  • A new junction to the east of Havenwood Park with the side road passing over the A27 with westbound access to the A27 and eastbound access from the A27
  • The existing access to Havenwood Park would be closed and alternative access provided by a new local connector road to Binsted Lane
  • 4.0km (approx.) of the existing A27 between the proposed junction (east of Havenwood Park) and the Crossbush junction, returned to the local road network, subject to agreement with West Sussex County Council
Video of the route

 

Magenta (Option 4/5AV1)
Magenta (Option 4/5AV1) would feature 7.2km (approx.) of new dual two-lane carriageway bypass located to the south of the existing A27. Starting in the east at Crossbush and ending just west of the existing B2132 Yapton Lane and Shellbridge Road junction. Key features would include:
  • New bridge over Binsted Rife
  • 0.74km (approx.) of the route would be located within the South Downs National Park and resulting in the loss of 0.40 hectares (approx.) of ancient woodland
  • A full movement junction with the existing A27 and B2132 Yapton Lane and Shellbridge Road, with the side road passing over the A27
  • Closure of the existing junctions with the A27 at Mill Road and Tye Lane
  • Closure of Hedgers Hill Road as a through route other than for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders
  • 6.1km (approx.) of the existing A27 between the B2132 junction at Yapton Lane and Shellbridge Road and Crossbush junction, returned to the local road network, subject to agreement with West Sussex County Council
Video of the route

 

Amber (Option 4/5AV2)
Amber (Option 4/5AV2) would feature 6.9km (approx.) of new dual two-lane carriageway located to the south of the existing A27. The proposed route would start in the east at Crossbush and would end just west of existing B2132 at Yapton Lane and Shellbridge Road junction. Key features would include:
  • New bridge over Binsted Rife
  • 1.97km (approx.) would be located within the South Downs National Park and resulting in the loss of 1.83 hectares (approx.) of ancient woodland
  • New junction with the existing A27 at Binsted Lane east of Walberton, with the A27 passing under Binsted Lane. This allows for westbound access to the A27 from Binsted Lane and eastbound access from the eastbound carriageway of the A27 to Binsted Lane
  • Closure of Hedgers Hill Road as a through route other than for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders
  • Closure of the existing junctions with the A27 at Mill Road and Tye Lane
  • A left-in, left-out junction at Shellbridge Road using the eastbound carriageway
  • A left-in, left-out junction at Yapton Lane using the westbound carriageway
  • 6.2km (approx.) of the existing A27 between the B2132 junction at Yapton Lane and Shellbridge Road and Crossbush junction, returned to the local road network, subject to agreement with West Sussex County Council
Video of the route

 

Grey (Option 5BV1)
Grey (Option 5BV1) would feature 8km (approx.) of new dual two-lane carriageway located to the south of the existing A27. The proposed route would start in the east at Crossbush and end east of the A27/ A29 Fontwell (east) roundabout. Key features would include:
  • New bridge over Binsted Rife
  • New junction with the existing A27 at Tye Lane to the north of Walberton (with the A27 continuing via an underpass) enabling westbound access onto the A27 and an eastbound access from the A27. Closure of Tye Lane south of the proposed route
  • 6.6km (approx.) of the existing A27 between the junctions with Tye Lane and Mill Road and Crossbush junction, returned to the local road network, subject to agreement with West Sussex County Council
Video of the route