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A27

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A27
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From:  Whiteparish (SU225237)
To:  Pevensey (TQ650051)
Distance:  103 miles (165.8 km)
Meets:  A36, A3090, A3057, M3, A33, A35, A335, B3035, A334, B3033, A3024, A3025, A3051, M27, B3334, A32, A3, A397, A2030, A3(M), A2030, A3023, B2149, A259, A286, B2145, B2144, A285, B2233, A29, B2132, A284, A280, A24, A2031, A283, A270, A293, A2036, A23, B2123, A277, A26, A2270, A22, B2247, A259
Former Number(s):  A26, A274
Highway Authorities

Highways England • Hampshire  • Portsmouth  • Southampton  • Wiltshire

Traditional Counties

Hampshire • Sussex • Wiltshire

Route outline (key)
A27 Whiteparish – Romsey (SW)
(A3090) Romsey (SW) – Romsey
A27 Romsey – Cosham
A27 Cosham – Pevensey

Route

The junction of the A27 and A293
Main Article: A27/route

The A27 is one of few roads that goes through just about every possible incarnation on its meander along the south coast. For most of the journey it's probably the most important road in the region, although driving along it you wouldn't notice.

Back in the sixties it was considered to be one of the most dangerous roads in the country. Thankfully, although much of the road is still substandard, many places have been given high-quality bypasses and upgrades, and the first 30 miles have been overshadowed by the M27.

History

Route of Chichester Bypass in 1946
Main Article: A27/history

The A27 has been subject to numerous upgrades throughout the years, particularly on its trunk section. These improvements have been of varying standard and appear to have had a variety of purposes in mind.

Notable locations

Southwick Hill Tunnel

Southwick Tunnel Southern Portals.JPG
Main Article: Southwick Hill Tunnel

The Southwick Tunnel was opened in 1996 and is located on the Brighton and Hove bypass between the junctions with the A270 and the A293.

Adur Viaduct

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Main Article: Adur Viaduct

The Adur Viaduct was opened in 1970 as part of the Shoreham bypass and crosses the Adur valley along with the River Adur, near Shoreham-by-Sea in Sussex.

Opening Dates

Month Year Section Notes
August 2008 Southerham - Beddingham improvement S2+1 widening plus bridge replacing level crossing.
June 2002 Polegate bypass Dual carriageway bypass.
1996 Patching Junction Improvement Dual carriageway realignment
1996 Brighton and Hove bypass Dual carriageway bypass
1993 Crossbush bypass Dual carriageway bypass
1993 Westhampnett bypass Dual carriageway bypass
1991 Pevensey bypass Single carriageway bypass
1989 Fontwell bypass Dual carriageway bypass.
1989 Havant to Chichester improvement Dual carriageway bypass on line of previous M27 plans.
1972 Havant bypass Dual carriageway bypass
July 1970 Shoreham bypass Dual carriageway bypass
1970s Arundel bypass Single carriageway bypass of town centre.
1940s Chichester bypass Original single carriageway bypass
1939 Sompting bypass Part built to avoid tanks needing to pass through the narrow village streets, dualled later.
1930s North Lancing bypass Assumed dual carriageway bypass from Manor Road to Upper Boundstone Lane, now in the middle of urban Lancing.
1782 Old Shoreham Toll Bridge built Replaced the ferry. Still used until 1970.

External links

Roads UK

Highways England

Roads.org.uk

Pathetic Motorways

Motorway Services Online

BBC News



A27
Projects
Junctions
Delme Roundabout • Patcham Interchange • Chilworth Interchange • Wallington Interchange • Park Gate Interchange • Windhover Roundabout • Segensworth Roundabout • Portsbridge Roundabout • Paulsgrove Interchange • Bedhampton Roundabout • Fishbourne Roundabout • Crossbush Interchange • Stockbridge Roundabout • Whyke Roundabout • Bognor Road Roundabout • Oving Crossroads • Portfield Roundabout • Tangmere Roundabout • Grove Lodge Roundabout • Ashcombe Roundabout • Southerham Roundabout • Beddingham Roundabout • Pevensey Roundabout • Farlington Roundabout • Offington Corner • Ashfield Roundabout • Luzborough Roundabout • Westfield Corner • Allington Lane Roundabout • Kanes Hill Roundabout • Titchfield Gyratory • Cornaway Lane Roundabout • Station Roundabout (Fareham) • Quay Street Roundabout • West Street Roundabout • Castle Street Roundabout • Poling Corner • Langstone Interchange • Warblington Interchange • Spur Road Roundabout • Clapham Interchange • Condor Avenue Roundabout • M27 J12 • Broad Marsh Interchange • St. Margarets Roundabout (Hampshire) • Adur Interchange • Holmbush Interchange • Hangleton Interchange • Devils Dyke Interchange • Hollingbury Interchange • Coldean Interchange • Falmer Interchange • Cop Hall Roundabout • Golden Jubilee Roundabout • Eastbourne Road Junction • Lancing Manor Roundabout • Causeway Roundabout • Ford Roundabout • Fontwell East Roundabout • Fontwell West Roundabout • Temple Bar Interchange • Brickworth Corner • Lancing College Junction • East Worthing Crossroads • Danes Crossroads • Resort Hotel Roundabout • Preston Circus • Berwick Roundabout
Crossings
Roads
Places
Portsmouth • Southampton • Brighton • Fareham • Chichester • Worthing • Hove • Lewes • Eastbourne • Romsey • Havant • Arundel • Shoreham-by-Sea
Miscellaneous
Related Pictures
View gallery (238)		A27 Multiplex Worthing - Coppermine - 10298.JPGA27 Segensworth Roundabout - Coppermine - 11094.JPGA27 ( westbound ) - Coppermine - 8435.jpgSlip road from A27 east to Havant roundabout - Geograph - 2863925.jpgColdean Junction.png
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