UPDATE: A27 temporary traffic lights removed

Southern Water has now removed the temporary traffic lights on the A27 which had caused gridlock today.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Dec 2017, 14:19 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2017, 17:50 BST
A collapsed manhole is causing traffic delays on the A27 Sompting Bypass this morning. Picture: Eddie MitchellA collapsed manhole is causing traffic delays on the A27 Sompting Bypass this morning. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
A collapsed manhole is causing traffic delays on the A27 Sompting Bypass this morning. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

Temporary traffic lights on Upper Brighton Road were installed last night while Southern Water teams fixed a burst water main.

The burst was fixed, but the lights had caused major traffic delays all day.

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A Southern Water spokesman said: “We’re pleased to say our reinstatement work on the junction of Cissbury Road and Upper Brighton Road is complete and the 3 way traffic lights have been removed.

“We would like to thank road users for their patience and understanding while we carried out this vital work.”

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