Dilemma over A27

Courtwick Lane Opposition Group (CLOG) has the following views. The A27 is a disaster and requires huge investment to be put right, and the A259 must be brought into the same discussion. CLOG believes it is fundamentally wrong for road improvements, to deal with existing problems, being solely/partially funded from developments.

The new developments would add thousands of homes and vast numbers of extra cars to the existing roads. It may be years before road improvements are made.

Land available for development has limited access to the road network. In Littlehampton, CLOG feels the only solution being offered is adding new junctions to the A259. This includes Eldon Way with all the consequences Derek Hulmes mentions (proposed 600 houses/flats on the Courtwick site), the proposed Lyminster bypass (proposed approximately 1,800 houses/flats) and an exit for 91 houses to be built near The Body Shop. Through traffic could grind to a halt.

The Lyminster bypass will not help, it moves traffic only north/south – most vehicles travel east/west. Bognor has another 1,300 houses being built, generating even more traffic for the A259 through Littlehampton.

CLOG believes that Littlehampton Town Council and Arun should continue to explore other ways to raise money. Littlehampton has made great improvements to the town to attract tourism and generate more income, create jobs and encourage new business. This should be acknowledged.

If the new properties mentioned above are built, where will the residents work?

Why not build houses nearer to where people work to help the already overburdened roads?

CLOG continues to oppose the proposed Courtwick development of 600 houses/flats and encourages Littlehampton residents to voice their opinion, as you will be driving on these roads.

Brian Phillips

CLOG member

Kingfisher Drive, Wick