Multiple emergency road closures in Sussex as fallen tree blocks part of A22; delays reported on A27 and A259
Drivers are facing delays across Sussex this evening, following several incidents on major roads.
A fallen tree has reportedly led to the partial closure of A22 London Road – between Wall Hill Road and the West Sussex boundary at Forest Row.
East Sussex Highways confirmed the incident, at around 2.45pm on Thursday, September 17, and said the road would reopen once it was safe to do so.
An updated report from AA Traffic News reads: “Partially blocked and slow traffic due to fallen tree on A22 Lewes Road both ways from Wall Hill Road to Park Lane. There are reports that the road is closed however the sensors suggest that traffic is able to pass at present.”
Two other emergency road closures are in place, including Catsfield Road in Crowhurst.
East Sussex Highways reported: “The road is closed between properties 'Barleyfield' and 'Hill House Farm' for emergency drainage works.”
Tunbridge Wells Road in Mayfield is also closed.
The road is closed between the junctions of the A267 and Little Trogers Lane, for emergency carriageway repairs.
A collision was reported in the Haywards Heath area, on Thursday evening.
The AA reported: “Partially blocked due to crash on B2112 Sussex Road both ways at B2272 Franklynn Road. On the roundabout.”
Meanwhile, motorists are experiencing congestion and delays on the A27, A259 and other major routes across the county.
A22 Hailsham Bypass is experiencing nine-minute delays southbound, while the A259 at Pevensey has severe delays of around ten minutes.
There are also delays on the A27 around Lewes, Arundel and Chichester, as well as slow traffic on the A27 between Lancing and Worthing.
Traffic information supplied by AA Traffic News, Sussex Traffic Watch and East Sussex Highways.
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