A23 lane closed in Sussex after lamp post falls into road: report of heavy traffic and severe delays

There are severe delays on the A23 this afternoon (Wednesday, December 20) near Pyecombe.
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AA Traffic News at www.theaa.com/route-planner/traffic-news said: “One lane closed and queueing traffic due to obstruction on the road on A23 Dale Hill Southbound at A281 London Road (Henfield Turn Off). A lamp post has fallen into the road.”

The incident was first reported at 2.10pm. The AA also said: “Severe delays of 16 minutes and delays increasing on A23 London Road Southbound in West Sussex. Average speed ten mph.”

UPDATE: As of 5pm the road is showing as clear on the AA Traffic News live map.

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