Sussex and Surrey travel: Car fire on M23 near Gatwick Airport; multi-vehicle collision on A27; major London underground station temporarily closed
Here are the latest travel updates from across Sussex and Surrey on the morning of Thursday, November 6.
AA Traffic News has reported a lane closure on the M23 near Gatwick Airport due to an earlier car fire.
An updated traffic notice read: “One lane closed and slow traffic due to earlier car fire on M23 Northbound from J9 (Gatwick Airport) to J8 M25. In lane one (of four), two miles from the M25.”
In Guildford, emergency repairs are being carried out on the A3 southbound from A320 Woking Road (Stoke Crossroads) to A25 Midleton Road (Wooden Bridge / Dennis Roundabout).
The AA reported that one lane is closed, with slow traffic and congestion towards Burpham.
In Mid Sussex, the AA has reported slow traffic on A264 Copthorne Road both ways at Snow Hill. Sussex Traffic Watch on X (formerly Twitter) added: “A264 west of Felbridge roadworks with temporary lights causing delays on both approaches.”
Over in East Sussex, a multi-vehicle collision has been reported on the A27 at Lewes.
An AA report read: “Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to crash, four vehicles involved on A27 eastbound at A277 Brighton Road (Ashcombe roundabout).”
There is also an ongoing incident in Cooksbridge: “Partially blocked and slow traffic due to stalled vehicle on A275 southbound at B2116. Towards Lewes.”
There is slow traffic on A27 westbound from Station Road (Drusilla's Roundabout) to A26 (Beddingham roundabout) – with a reported travel time of 15 minutes, past West Firle, towards Lewes.
A traffic incident was also reported on the A27 in Brighton – eastbound towards the Dyke Road junction. The incident has since been resolved and cleared.
Meanwhile, a deer has been involved in a collision on the A267.
The AA reported: “Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to crash, a deer involved on A267 Heathfield Road northbound at B2102 Mayfield Flat. Congestion to Cross In Hand village.”
In Golden Cross, there was said to be queueing traffic on A22 northbound from Hempstead Lane (Lower Dicker) to Chalvington Road. The AA reported congestion half a mile back on the Hailsham Bypass.
On the A21 at Hurst Green, Rother, roadworks ‘continue to cause delays’ on both approaches, according to Sussex Traffic Watch.
On the railway line, a major underground station in London has reopened after an issue with the escalators.
Southern Rail reported at 6.15am on Thursday (November 6): “London Victoria London Underground station is closed until further notice.
“Southern trains are running unaffected by this issue but for travel to and onwards travel from London Victoria, you may need to use an alternative route.”
Southern and Gatwick Express tickets were being accepted, at no additional cost, on Thameslink services between London Bridge and Gatwick Airport as well as the London Underground, via any reasonable route.
An update at 7.20am read: “London Victoria Underground station has now reopened. You can now continue your journey using London Underground services to and from London Victoria.”
There was also railway disruption in Sussex on Wednesday night. A points failure between Brighton and Worthing meant hat services running between these stations were subject to delays and amendments.
Southern Rail reported at 9pm: “No trains can run to or from Brighton platforms 1 or 2, which serve our west coast services towards Worthing.
“Trains can still run to and from platform 3, but services may be delayed as they need to queue to enter and exit the station.
"You can continue to travel using your normal route, but please allow up to 15 minutes extra to complete your journey this evening. Please also ensure you're waiting on the correct platform for your train, and check station information screens.”
An update at 10pm read: “Disruption caused by this incident has now ended. No further trains will be affected following this disruption.
“Don't forget, if you are delayed by 15 minutes or longer, you may be entitled to Delay Repay. For more information and to check your eligibility, visit: https://www.southernrailway.com/help-and-support/delay-repay-compensation.”