Tag Archives: Road widening

I’m on the highway to hell

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

We have expected a weighty tome detailing the widening of the A21 in Kent for some time now. To be a little more precise I should probably say ‘waiting in trepidation’. Why? – because a single carriage way road flanked closely with ancient woodland … Continue reading →

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We know what happens to woodland in the middle of the road. It gets run over!

Posted on November 12, 2009 by

As well trying to defend the lovely Broughton Woods we have also been trying to stop the Highways Agency from destroying ancient woodland by widening the A23 between Handcross and Warninglid in Sussex. Sadly for us it did not go quite as planned … Continue reading →

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Yet another road widening case threatens ancient woodland

Posted on May 5, 2009 by

During this economic downturn the Government seem intent on pushing through as much infrastructure development as possible.  Of course we want to see the UK brought out of this recession, yet it appears it is our natural environment which must pay the price.  … Continue reading →

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