Roads through Littlehampton 'gridlocked' as roadworks cause 'serious delays'

The traffic lights on the A259 by the crematorium are reportedly at the root of the chaos.

A motorist affected told this newspaper: “The roads through Littlehampton are gridlocked – both ways along Arundel Road as far as the eye could see.

“I had to abandon my journey.”

Sussex Traffic Watch reported on X: “A259 at Climping: roadworks with temporary lights continue to cause serious delays westbound. Queuing traffic from Wick, Littlehampton.

“Eastbound – minor delays.”

A AA Traffic News notice read: “Queueing traffic on A259 Grevatts Lane both ways around B2233 Yapton Road. In the construction area.”

According to One.Network, emergency two-way traffic lights are in place on Grevatts Lane ‘to protect carriageway users’ from a ‘broken manhole cover’.