Road closures reported across Sussex and Surrey due to flooding and collisions

The following incidents have been reported by traffic sources on the morning of Wednesday, January 28.

East Sussex

The A27 westbound – just after the Falmer turn-off to the Carden Avenue junction – is still currently closed after a serious collision in the early hours. Sussex Police asked drivers to avoid the area and plan an alternative route.

Crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a ‘domestic dwelling fire’ on New Church Road, Hove, in the early hours. AA Traffic News also reported the ‘building fire’ on B2066 New Church Road. The road is closed both ways between B2194 Boundary Road and A2023 Sackville Road.

The fire service said: “Those within the area are advised to close all windows and doors.”

North Street, Alfriston: AA Traffic News reported flooding, both ways between the Willows car park and Lullington Road.

There have also been reported of a collision in the village. Winton Street is said to be ‘partially blocked and just passable’ due to a collision involving a car and a van. There is also flooding on Winton Street, between Alfriston Road and West Street.

Sussex Traffic Watch reported earlier this morning “Alfriston village is impassable between Seaford and the A27 Drusillas roundabout, with vehicles stuck in flooding.

“Carriageway flooding reported north of Alfriston village, Willow's carpark to the Lullington Rd junction not advisable to use.

"Update: Lullington Road between Alfriston and the Litlington Road also reported as flooded – avoid.”

Peartree Lane, Bexhill: The AA reported that the road is closed due to flooding – both ways from Turkey Road to A269 Bexhill Road.

A269 Ninfield Road is also said to be closed due to flooding – both ways between Mayo Lane and Camperdown Street.

In the Barcombe area, School Hill is closed both ways from High Street to Spithurst Road, according to AA Traffic News.

Michelham Priory Road in Hailsham is also reported as closed southbound from Coldharbour Road to Caneheath.

Meanwhile, there is queueing traffic on A259 westbound at the Newhaven Swing Bridge. Sussex Traffic Watch reported congestion to Sainsbury's, and ‘over half a mile back’ along New Road.

West Sussex

A281 Mock Bridge in Henfield has been described by the AA as ‘just passable’, due to flooding – both ways from The Bull Inn to Wychwood Lane.

The A264 in Crawley is closed due to emergency repairs and flooding – westbound from A2220 Horsham Road (Bewbush Manor Roundabout) to Calvert Link.

B2028 Turners Hill Road is said to be partially blocked after a collision. The AA reported: “Qeueing traffic due to crash on B2028 Turners Hill Road both ways between the A264 Copthorne Common Road / Snow Hill and Sandy Lane.”

There has been another collision on the A27 near Arundel. The AA reported: “Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to crash, two cars involved on A27 both ways at A284 Lyminster Road (Crossbush Junction). On the roundabout.”

A29 Lidsey Road in Bognor is described as ‘just passable due to flooding’ – both ways near Shripney Road / Sack Lane. A detour is in operation for buses 66A and 66C.

Surrey

All lanes have been stopped on M25 anticlockwise after J11 A320 St Peters Way (Chertsey). The AA reported queueing traffic and congestion to J13 (Staines). It added that ‘onlookers opposite’ are ‘adding to queues’ from J9 (Leatherhead).

A report for the A22 read: “Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to crash on A22 Northbound before M25 J6 (Godstone). Congestion to the A25 Oxted Road.”

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