Motorists face delays across Sussex and Surrey following collisions, fallen tree, and roadworks

The B2166 Lagness Road was reported as partially blocked, in both directions – between School Lane and the B2145 Hunston Road at Mundham Corner. This is reportedly due to a fallen tree. Queuing traffic has built up through Runcton and back towards the A27 Chichester Bypass.

Meanwhile, a collision has forced the closure of the A272 in both directions, between Bolney Chapel Road and Spronketts Lane/Wineham Lane. The road in Cowfodl has been shut since around 7am, with delays expected while the incident is dealt with.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s statement, at 8am, read: “The A272 Cowfold Road is closed near the junction with Foxhole Lane and Bolney Chapel Road following a road traffic collision. Drivers are urged to avoid the area for the time being.”

There have also been delays on Lower Station Road at Billingshurst, where the road was blocked in both directions, following a collision and a reported level crossing failure. This was between Billingshurst railway station and Daux Road.

On the A283 Steyning Bypass, drivers were experiencing queues in both directions, between Clays Hill and Horsham Road, because of temporary traffic lights in a long-running roadworks scheme.

Near Gatwick Airport, one lane was blocked on the M23 Spur northbound at Junction 9, after a stalled vehicle on the roundabout. Traffic was said to be coping well, despite the obstruction.

Elsewhere, a collision – in Smallfield, Surrey – reportedly left Plough Road partially blocked westbound at the junction with Redehall Road, with queuing traffic reported in the area.

In Surrey, commuters travelling via the M25 clockwise were experiencing delays after a stalled van blocked a lane on the exit slip at Junction 8 for the A217 at Reigate. Although traffic was beginning to ease, ‘severe delays’ of around 28 minutes remained between Junction 5, for the M26, and Junction 7 for the M23.

Disruption was earlier reported on A272 Cowfold Road at Bolney, where a collision left the road partially blocked between Park Lane and Maplehurst Road.

Traffic was said to be queueing in both directions, between Bolney and Cowfold – with congestion stretching back towards the A24 Buck Barn crossroads. Roadworks already in place on the route were adding to delays.

Elsewhere, delays were being reported on the A283 at Wiston, where traffic was slow on both approaches following an incident, believed to be a road traffic collision.

Meanwhile, a stalled vehicle caused disruption on the A24 northbound, near Great Daux Roundabout, with traffic backing up for some distance during the incident.

The vehicle became stranded at the A24/A264 (Great Daux Roundabout) junction, partially blocking the carriageway and forcing traffic to queue through the remaining available lane. As a result, congestion has extended back to the Robin Hood Roundabout on Warnham Road.

Motorists travelling northbound have been advised to expect delays while recovery teams work to remove the vehicle and restore normal traffic flow.

Drivers planning to use the A259 at Newhaven later today were also urged to be aware that the Swing Bridge is scheduled to open at 11.45am, with delays expected while the bridge is raised.

Motorists were advised to allow extra time for their journeys and check traffic conditions before setting off.