Protest against controversial Arundel bypass plans
Villagers in Walberton are unhappy about the possibility of more traffic
People in Walberton are protesting against plans for the controversial A27 Arundel bypass today.
Supporters of the 'Say No to Grey' campaign will be outside Walberton Village Hall from 11 this morning, displaying banners and posters made by local school children.
Protestors are unhappy about potential increases in traffic through the village, saying it's dangerous.
Sally Ward from Walberton Friends and Neighbours said, "I've spoken with Walberton Pre-School and Nursery and we share a deep anxiety that this ill-thought out plan will result in inevitable injuries or deaths to children trying to get in and out of their education/play centres. We also fear that National Highways are not listening to our very real concerns. We want to express our strong opposition to National Highways’ plans".
A public consultation on the plans is currently underway, with National Highways saying the bypass would make the A27 at Arundel safer and more reliable.