Brighton and Hove Albion vs Newcastle: Severe delays on A27 ahead of match

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Severe delays have been reported on the A27 in East Sussex ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion’s match against Newcastle United today (Sunday, May 4).

Ahead of the Seagulls game at the Amex at 2pm, the AA has reported there are severe delays of 16 minutes on A27 Eastbound between A293 (Portslade / West Hove turn off) and Coldean Lane (Hollingbury / Ditchling junction) with an average speed.

The AA also reported that One lane is closed due to construction on A27 both ways between the A27 / A23 / Vale Avenue and A27 / Carden Avenue / Crowhurst Road (Hollingbury / Ditchling junction) (Hollingbury / Ditchling junction).

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One lane is also closed due to construction on the A27 westbound at A2038 King George Vi Avenue (Hove turn off).

Severe delays have been reported on the A27 in East Sussex ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion’s match against Newcastle United today (Sunday, May 4). Picture: Eddie MitchellSevere delays have been reported on the A27 in East Sussex ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion’s match against Newcastle United today (Sunday, May 4). Picture: Eddie Mitchell
Severe delays have been reported on the A27 in East Sussex ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion’s match against Newcastle United today (Sunday, May 4). Picture: Eddie Mitchell

A spokesperson for Southern Rail said: “Engineering works will affect services between London Victoria and Littlehampton, and between Brighton and Portsmouth/Southampton.

“All lines between Brighton and Littlehampton will be closed.

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"Buses will replace trains between Brighton and Worthing/Littlehampton.

“Services will run to an amended timetable between Littlehampton and Portsmouth/Southampton.

“Paper tickets will be accepted on Brighton & Hove bus routes, 1, 2, 6, 7, 46, and 49.”

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