Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government why they have taken the decision to proceed with the A27 Lewes–Polegate improvement project; what is the project's latest benefit-cost ratio; what environmental impact assessments have been (1) completed, and (2) published; and what consideration they have given to upgrading the East Coastway rail line as an alternative to this project.

No decision has been taken on whether to fund further enhancements to the A27 between Lewes and Polegate beyond those already in construction. The second Road Investment Strategy, published in March, commissioned Highways England to develop proposals for this route for possible delivery after 2025. This work is expected to explore potential options and their benefits and costs, including environmental impacts, as appropriate.