A27 and A23 delays 'due to fallen tree'
Drivers faced delays on the A27 and A23, after a fallen tree partially blocked a westbound carriageway.
AA Traffic News reported slow traffic and a partial blockage, on the A27 westbound – from A23 London Road to A2038 King George VI Avenue (Hove turn-off).
The disruption comes as wet weather moves across Sussex today (Tuesday, September 8).
The Met Office forecast for South East England said Tuesday would begin cloudy and wet, with a band of rain progressing slowly eastwards and potentially becoming heavy at times.
The rain is expected to clear by the end of the day, with sunshine developing later.
Temperatures are forecast to reach a maximum of 20C, with light winds becoming breezier later.
Tonight is expected to be mostly dry and clear, with isolated light showers during the evening and a minimum temperature of 10C.
Wednesday is forecast to be dry with sunny spells, although cloud will increase through the day. Temperatures are again expected to reach around 20C.
Looking further ahead, Thursday is expected to be dry before rain arrives overnight, while Friday could bring outbreaks of light rain.
Saturday is forecast to be dry, bright and warm, with temperatures around average for early September.
The BBC’s latest forecast for Sussex reads: “This afternoon will see rain pushing eastwards. It will turn drier later in the day with sunshine developing. It will be a much cooler day.
“Tonight will be dry with clear skies and a few patches of cloud.
“Tomorrow will be a dry day with partly cloudy skies and sunny spells. The best of any sunshine will be later in the afternoon.
“Thursday will be dry with sunny spells. It will turn cloudier by the end of the day with patchy rain moving in from the west. Friday will see any overnight rain clear early to leave a dry day with sunny spells. Saturday will be a dry and warm day with sunshine.”
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