Serious collision on road near Chichester; 'severe' A27 delays amid planned closure

According to AA Traffic news, B2178 Old Broyle Road was shut in both directions, in the Lavant area, causing traffic congestion.

An air ambulance landed nearby, as police officers rushed to the scene.

The AA reported the closure on the stretch between Brandy Hole Lane and Drovers Lane. The incident was first reported around midday on Sunday, October 18.

Separately, ‘severe delays of 110 minutes’ were reported on the A27 westbound – between Fishbourne roundabout and Langstone roundabout, with average speeds of five mph.

The AA said congestion was due to a planned westbound closure between Emsworth Junction and Langstone roundabout, as part of roadworks. Traffic was also queueing westbound on A259 Havant Road.

The A27 disruption was first reported at 8am and continued throughout the day.

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