Traffic Warning: A27 Eastbound
A hazard on the A27 eastbound road near Falmer is causing traffic to move slowly, according to AA.
Further information to follow.
Lane Affected
The A27 eastbound has a single lane shut off, AA reports.
According to the traffic service, one lane was blocked with stationary traffic caused by a hazard on the road on A27 Lewes Road eastbound near B2123 The Drove (Falmer/Rottingdean Junction). The hazard was in the building zone. Traffic was already queuing there due to maintenance work.
Congestion on A27
AA reports waiting times of eight minutes with increasing hold-ups on A27 Brighton Road eastbound at Falmer.
Police Contacted
Sussex Police has been approached for further information.
Conditions Deteriorate
AA now reports substantial hold-ups of eleven minutes with increasing delays on A27 Brighton Road eastbound near Falmer.
Maintenance Work
One lane stays closed due to construction on the A27 eastbound from B2123 The Drove (Falmer/Rottingdean Junction) to A277 Brighton Road (Ashcombe Roundabout).
One Network indicates the lane closure is expected to remain in place until May 11.
The entry describes construction improvement and upgrading on A27 eastbound from Falmer to Ashcombe, with continuous lane and layby closures and speed and width restrictions for construction works.
Delays Increase
AA now reports substantial hold-ups of 18 minutes with growing congestion on A27 Brighton Road eastbound.
Hazard Cleared
An AA update says stationary traffic caused by a previous object on the road on A27 Lewes Road eastbound near B2123 The Drove (Falmer/Rottingdean Junction) has been cleared. The hazard was in the construction zone and restrictions for the hazard have been lifted. Traffic was already flowing slowly there because of the maintenance work.
Delays Continue
AA now reports substantial hold-ups of 23 minutes with growing congestion on A27 Brighton Road eastbound.
Evening Travel
Substantial hold-ups of 21 minutes with mounting wait times are being reported on A27 Brighton Road eastbound.
Wait times of nine minutes are also being reported on A259 Marine Drive eastbound between A259 and Cranleigh Avenue.
Traffic Eases
AA is no longer reporting substantial hold-ups on the A27 this evening.
However, traffic remains characterised by intermittent stops due to maintenance work.