A27 Traffic Disruption

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An object blocking the A27 eastbound carriageway at Falmer is causing hold-ups, according to the AA.

Further details to come.

Lane partially obstructed

The A27 eastbound carriageway has reduced capacity due to an obstruction, the AA reports.

A post on the traffic platform states that the road is partially obstructed with stationary traffic caused by an object on the carriageway along A27 Lewes Road Eastbound near B2123 The Drove at the Falmer and Rottingdean Junction.

This is within the building zone.

Traffic had already been queuing in this area because of the ongoing road improvement scheme.

A27 Traffic Situation

The AA is reporting eight-minute delays with the hold-ups getting longer on the A27 Brighton Road eastbound at Falmer.

Police approached

Sussex Police has been asked to provide additional information.

Significant hold-ups

The AA is now reporting significant delays of eleven minutes with the congestion growing on the A27 Brighton Road eastbound near Falmer.

Works continue

One carriageway remains shut due to construction on the A27 eastbound between B2123 The Drove at the Falmer and Rottingdean Junction and A277 Brighton Road at the Ashcombe Roundabout.

One Network indicates the lane closure will remain in effect until May 11.

The description states that the scheme involves improvement and upgrading works along the A27 eastbound between Falmer and Ashcombe.

There will be a continuous lane and layby closure with speed and width restrictions throughout the construction period.

Congestion worsens

The AA is now reporting significant delays of 18 minutes with the hold-ups getting longer on the A27 Brighton Road eastbound.

Blockage removed

An update from the AA indicates that stationary traffic remains due to a previous object on the carriageway along A27 Lewes Road Eastbound near B2123 The Drove at the Falmer and Rottingdean Junction.

This is within the building zone. The restrictions imposed for the obstruction have been lifted.

Traffic was already moving slowly in this area because of the road improvement works.

Hold-ups persist

The AA is now reporting significant delays of 23 minutes with the congestion growing on the A27 Brighton Road eastbound.