Anti-road protesters gear up for new battle of Hastings

Article Abstract:

Environmentalists are expressing concerns about plans for a 120 million pounds sterling bypass around Hastings, England. The scheme is set to damage protected wildlife and landscape sites. However, many local people regard it as essential to reviving the town's economy.

United Kingdom, Road construction industry, Roads

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Minister avoids new battle of Hastings in landmark decision

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UK Secretary of State for Transport Stephen Byers has decided not to approve plans for a bypass around Hastings, England, even though the scheme had been recommended by the South-east England Regional Assembly. Environmentalists welcome the fact that Byers overlooked the economic arguments in favour of the bypass.

Transportation policy

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Greens left outraged by 'second betrayal of Twyford Down.'

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Hampshire County Council is planning to construct a car park for a park-and-ride scheme for Winchester, England, on the former dual carriageway A33 bypass. This road was broken up and returned to chalk grassland to appease environmentalists opposed to the construction of the Twyford Down motorway. Environmentalists feel that they have now been betrayed.

Highways & Streets Constructn, Highway and Street Construction, Road construction, Winchester, England

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