A27 Chichester bypass remains closed as gas leak investigated

Emergency services and engineers for gas distribution company SGN were called to between the Bognor Road roundabout and the Oving Crossroads.

The leak is believed to have come from third-party damage at a nearby housing development.

SGN engineers are investigating the leak.

Bradley Barlow, spokesperson for SGN, said: "Our engineers have identified the source of the leak to our network along the A27 Chichester Bypass following third party damage on Monday. The leak is now under control and we’re continuing to repair the damaged pipe.

"We’ve received several reports of a smell of gas in the area and we’d recommend that anyone who can smell gas contacts the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

"The A27 remains closed in both directions between Oving Road and Bognor Road for everyone’s safety while our engineers make the required repairs. A signed diversion is in place for affected motorists.

"We’d advise motorists to allow extra time for your journeys throughout Tuesday and consider planning alternative routes while the road is shut.

"This is a complex repair that requires specialist equipment, but our engineers are working as quickly and safely as possible to fix the damage to our network along the A27.

"All being well, we’re hoping to reopen the road on Wednesday February 3."