M23 collision among incidents causing delays on Sussex and Surrey roads
Drivers have faced delays on the M23 northbound, following a three-vehicle collision between Gatwick and the M25.
The crash closed the nearside lane, around 6.45am on Tuesday (June 30), with queuing traffic building on the approach. Motorists were being urged to allow extra time for their journeys while the incident is cleared.
The latest collision comes as several other routes across Sussex were already experiencing delays this morning. A fallen tree partially blocked High Beech Lane towards Ardingly, while congestion continues on the A27 Chichester Bypass, Bognor Road Roundabout, and the A259.
Traffic was also said to be moving slowly through roadworks on the A21 at Hurst Green.
Traffic is slow between Junction 7 (M23) and Junction 8 (A217, Reigate), where delays of around four minutes are being reported. Further along the motorway, delays ease slightly between Junctions 8 and 9, but conditions worsen significantly between Junction 9 (Leatherhead) and Junction 11 (Chertsey), where drivers are experiencing delays of around 17 minutes.
The congestion is also affecting surrounding routes. The A217 Brighton Road northbound towards Tadworth is seeing increasing delays of around eight minutes, with traffic averaging just 5mph. On the A22 northbound approaching M25 Junction 6 at Godstone, motorists are also encountering slow-moving traffic.
Elsewhere, delays of around seven minutes are being reported on the A3 northbound approaching Guildford, while the A31 eastbound towards the A3 is also heavily congested, with average speeds of around 15mph.
Drivers are advised to check conditions before setting off and expect longer journey times during the morning peak.