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Drivers have faced delays following reports of collisions and roadworks around Crawley and Gatwick.

The emergency services rushed to a collision, involving a car and a cyclist, in Crawley.

The incident reportedly led to the partial closure of A2004 Southgate Avenue, around 12.45pm on Wednesday (July 22).

According to AA Traffic News, the collision impacted traffic in both directions at the junction with the A2220 Haslett Avenue, near County Mall.

The incident resulted in the partial closure of A2004 Southgate Avenue, around 12.45pm on Wednesday (July 22). Photo: Google Earth

placeholder image — The incident resulted in the partial closure of A2004 Southgate Avenue, around 12.45pm on Wednesday (July 22). Photo: Google Earth

No details have yet been released about the condition of those involved.

Meanwhile, the M23 Gatwick Airport Spur Road is partially blocked due to ‘due to a crash’, according to the AA. Queueing traffic has been reported on the roundabout, at Junction 9 (Gatwick Airport).

Meanwhile, slow traffic has been reported on the A264 Copthorne Way at the M23 Junction 10/Crawley Avenue roundabout, where roadworks are taking place.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays across Crawley, as several road improvement and utility projects take place over the coming weeks.

A major scheme has been planned for Overdene Drive, where West Sussex County Council is set to begin bridge repair works.

West Sussex Highways advised: “Please be advised we will be undertaking repair works at Overdene Drive bridge from 20 July to 21 August. There will be a lane will with two-way lights will be in operation from 20 July to 7 August. Then a full road closure from 10 to 21 August."

Contractors will carry out bridge re-waterproofing and replace expansion joints. The official start date for the works was listed as July 15.

A footway closure will also be in place, with an alternative route provided for pedestrians.

Meanwhile, temporary multi-way traffic signals remain on Gossops Drive, where Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) is carrying out utility repair and maintenance works.

The gas works began on June 29 and are expected to finish on July 24. A footway closure is also in place, and motorists are being warned to expect delays while the temporary traffic signals remain in operation.

A photograph from the scene shows traffic cones, temporary traffic signals and work vehicles controlling traffic through the works.

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