VIDEO: Update - Burst water main causes problems at crossroads near Horsham

A burst water main has been causing problems for drivers at a major crossroads near Horsham this afternoon and evening (Thursday April 18).
JPCT 180412 Burst water main, A272 / A24,  Buck Barn crossroads. Photo by Derek MartinJPCT 180412 Burst water main, A272 / A24,  Buck Barn crossroads. Photo by Derek Martin
JPCT 180412 Burst water main, A272 / A24, Buck Barn crossroads. Photo by Derek Martin

An emergency repair crew arrived on the scene after water began spreading across the busy roads that make up Buck Barn crossroads.

Water spread across the A24 Worthing Road southbound at the West Grinstead junction and on to the A272.

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The crossroads became very busy this evening and there was queueing traffic and long delays in both directions.

There has been congestion to the Mill Straight junction and on the A272 to Scolliers Crossways.