East Sussex traffic: Police respond to A259 collision and A27 delays reported

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Here are the latest traffic updates from across East Sussex.

The A259 was reported as partially blocked, following a collision between Seaford and Newhaven – with delays reported on both approaches.

The incident was affecting the A259 Buckle Bypass, between Mill Drove and Marine Parade, with congestion extending to Avis Road on the eastbound carriageway.

Sussex Traffic Watch reported that the crash was at Denton Corner roundabout, with the road initially closed eastbound by police while westbound traffic was able to pass.

The incident was affecting the A259 Buckle Bypass, between Mill Drove and Marine Parade, with congestion extending to Avis Road on the eastbound carriageway. Photo: Google Earthplaceholder image
The incident was affecting the A259 Buckle Bypass, between Mill Drove and Marine Parade, with congestion extending to Avis Road on the eastbound carriageway. Photo: Google Earth

The latest update said the road remains partially blocked, although delays on both approaches are easing.

The incident was first reported at around 2.30pm on Sunday, July 26.

At 3pm, further disruption was reported on the A27, near Brighton.

An AA Traffic News notice read: “Partially blocked, queueing traffic and traffic problem on A27 westbound at Coldean Lane (Hollingbury / Ditchling junction).”

To use the AA route planner to plan your journey, click here.

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