Emergency traffic lights needed following collision in Eastbourne

East Sussex Highways has said a central island in Eastbourne Road was hit in a road traffic collision on Tuesday (October 20).

The highways company said emergency two-way traffic lights were in place between St Annes Road and Gorringe Valley Road as a result.

East Sussex Highways has said a central island in Eastbourne Road was hit in a road traffic collision on Tuesday (October 20). Photo: Googleplaceholder image
East Sussex Highways has said a central island in Eastbourne Road was hit in a road traffic collision on Tuesday (October 20). Photo: Google

But East Sussex Highways said the road should fully reopen by 3pm on Tuesday.

An AA Traffic News alert, first reported at 8am, read: “Temporary traffic lights due to emergency repairs and roadworks on A2270 Eastbourne Road Both ways at The Triangle.”

Sussex Police has been approached for comment on the reported collision.

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