A27 Improvement

A27 Chichester bypass current status

The A27 Chichester bypass is one of 32 schemes identified by the Department for Transport (DfT) and National Highways for possible future funding.

The Secretary of State announced in March 2023 that schemes originally being considered as part of the pipeline of schemes for potential inclusion in the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) will continue to be developed, but for consideration for inclusion during RIS4 (beyond 2030), which includes the proposed A27 Chichester Bypass. 

How to be kept up to date

We would encourage everyone who would like to be kept informed to subscribe to the National Highways dedicated scheme webpage CLICK HERE. By doing so you will be notified of future updates as the scheme progresses.

Contact NH

Email: A27Chichester@nationalhighways.co.uk

Telephone: 0300 123 5000

News

Gillian Keegan MP statement on the A27 improvement scheme

Jim O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of Highways England has confirmed that the funding available under the Road Investment Strategy has not yet been reassigned, and there may be an opportunity to make a case to the Government to reintroduce the scheme.