Road protesters prepare for bailiffs (From The Argus)

Bexhill to Hastings road protesters prepare for bailiffs

11:50am Friday 11th January 2013 in News

Link road protesters are on red alert after bailiffs made exploratory recces on their positions yesterday (January 10).

Around 20 activists have been camped out in trees and in tunnels along the route of the controversial Bexhill to Hastings link road since December 21.

Specialist bailiffs, many of whom are said to be ex-Royal Marines, have been tasked with removing the protestors to allow workmen to clear the trees for the road.

Activist Indiana told The Argus that the men, who climb the trees to get to them, had spent the day inspecting their camps.

She said: “It looks like they are sussing out a plan of action so we’re all on red alert.

“We’re up and ready first thing so they won’t catch us off guard.”

Along with three main camps, the protestors have dug tunnels in an attempt to slow clearance progress.

Route clearance

They have also constructed tree houses in several of the oak trees which are planned to be felled.

No arrests were made yesterday with the workmen said to have made little progress.

Construction bosses hope to have the route cleared by the end of March in order for the road building to start soon after.

The road, which was given the green light in March last year, will cost £94 million and join the A259 to B2092.

Supporters say it is vital to improve congestion and help redevelop the area.

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