A23 at Warninglid closed in both directions after vehicle hits bridge

By Lawrence Smith
Published 3rd Nov 2021, 13:34 BST
Updated 3rd Nov 2021, 16:17 BST
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Police and emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision on the A23 at Warninglid.

Sussex Roads Police said on their Twitter profile that the road is closed in both directions after a vehicle hit a bridge.

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“We are awaiting carriageway repairs and assessment of the bridge before reopening,” said a spokesperson, adding that the road is closed between Warninglid and Bolney.

UPDATE: The road is now open again.

The A23 at Warninglid has been closed in both directions after a vehicle hit a bridge, police have said. Picture: Eddie Mitchell.The A23 at Warninglid has been closed in both directions after a vehicle hit a bridge, police have said. Picture: Eddie Mitchell.
The A23 at Warninglid has been closed in both directions after a vehicle hit a bridge, police have said. Picture: Eddie Mitchell.

Sussex Roads Police advised motorists to find alternative routes and said ‘further updates will be given in due course’.

AA Traffic News said the road was closed with queueing traffic ‘due to bridge struck by vehicle on A23 Southbound from Jeremys Corner to A272 Cowfold Road (Bolney Cross)’.

The AA said there is congestion to Warninglid.

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