Sussex and Surrey traffic: Collisions reported on A283 and A23; 'severe delays' on M25; busy roads closed for emergency repairs
Here are the latest traffic updates from across Sussex and Surrey, on Tuesday, March 31.
A heavy goods vehicle has reportedly been involved in a collision, on the A283, just outside Storrington.
AA Traffic News reported that A283 Washington Road is partially blocked between Sullington Lane and Barns Farm Lane. Sussex Traffic Watch reported congestion on the A283 between the Washington roundabout and Storrington.
The most recent incident to be reported in Sussex was a collision in Pyecombe. Sussex Traffic Watch, on X, reported that ‘delays continue on the approach’ to the A23 northbound.
Meanwhile, the AA reported that traffic is ‘heavier than normal’ on the M23 southbound exit ramp – at J10 A264 Copthorne Way (Crawley). Construction works are taking place, with the road down to one lane. Roadworks are also causing traffic disruption in East Sussex.
An AA report for A2270 Eastbourne Road, in Willingdon, read: “Queueing traffic on A2270 Eastbourne Road Northbound near Willow Drive / Church Road (Esso Garage). In the construction area.”
Sussex Traffic Watch advised that ‘roadworks with temporary lights’ continue to ‘cause delays on all approaches’ on the A21 at Hurst Green. The AA added: “Queueing traffic on A21 London Road both ways at A265 Station Road. In the construction area.”
Traffic sources have also told motorists to expect peak-time delays on the A2270 at Polegate – due to ‘roadworks with multi way temporary lights’.
In Surrey, two roads have been closed for emergency repairs.
In Sutton, the AA reported: “Road closed due to emergency repairs on Langley Avenue eastbound from Dorchester Road to A24 London Road. Detour in operation – for bus S3.”
For Mitcham, the AA added: “Road closed and queueing traffic due to emergency repairs on A239 Cricket Green eastbound from A217 London Road to Mitcham Park. Congestion to London Road, and back along the westbound side of Cricket Green. Detour in operation – for buses 127 and S1.”
A collision had earlier been reported in the village of Cobham but has since been cleared. The AA advised: “Partially blocked and slow traffic due to crash on A245 Stoke Road both ways at Blundel Lane.” Queueing traffic remains in the area, as of 8.50am – for one mile on A245 Woodlands Lane westbound at Cobham Road. There is congestion to Cobham Road northbound, back over the M25.
Elsewhere in Surrey, the AA advised: "All lanes stopped and slow traffic due to stalled car on M25 clockwise after J6 A22 (Godstone). Congestion to Clacket Lane Services.
"Severe delays of 13 minutes and delays increasing on M25 clockwise between Broomlands Lane (Clacket Lane Services) and J7 M23 J8. Average speed 15 mph.
“Severe delays of 24 minutes and delays easing on M25 clockwise between J9 A243 (Leatherhead) and J11 A320 St Peters Way (Chertsey). Average speed 15 mph.
"Severe delays of ten minutes and delays increasing on M25 anticlockwise between J14 A3113 Airport Way (Heathrow) and J11 A320 St Peters Way (Chertsey). Average speed 20 mph.”
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