Storm Austen: Roads in Sussex closed following heavy rain and wind
Roads across Sussex have closed following heavy rain and wind due to Storm Austen.
Storm Austen has brought strong winds and rain to Sussex, with disruption expected across the county.
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place until 5pm today (Friday, October 23).
Storm Austen - the first named storm of the season - could bring gusts of 50-60 mph to the coast, the Met Office has warned.
Here are the roads across Sussex which are closed as Storm Austen hits the county.
WEST SUSSEX:
The B2117 Brighton Road near Hurstpierpoint is blocked due to a fallen tree.
The road is blocked both ways between B2116 High Street and A23 (Albourne Junction).
The A281 in Horsham is closed following a collision between a car and a tree.
The road is closed both ways between Pound Lane and Doomsday Lane.
Cripplegate Lane in Southwater, Horsham is closed following a burst water main, flooding and a broken down vehicle.
EAST SUSSEX:
The A2100 in Battle is blocked following a fallen tree, first reported at 8.11am
The road is blocked both ways between A271 North Trade Road and Netherfield Road.
Additionally the B2095 in Battle is blocked and due to fallen tree on B2095 Powdermill Lane.
The road is blocked both ways between B2204 Catsfield Road and Powdermills.
The B2099 Station Hill in is closed near Wadhurst Manor Care Home, due to a fallen tree in the carriageway.
East Sussex Highways confirmed the road will be reopened once the area has been made safe.
Cottage Lane in Westfield is closed between Westbrook Lane and Rock's Hill due to a fallen tree in the carriageway.
The road will be reopened once the area has been made safe, East Sussex Highways confirmed.
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