Road and train delays at Gatwick Airport amid multi vehicle M23 …

Here is your morning travel report for Sussex on Wednesday, September 20.

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A ‘multi-vehicle’ road traffic collision has been reported on the M23^[2] near Gatwick Airport^[3]. According to AA Traffic^[4] News, one lane is closed, resulting in queueing traffic on the M23 Southbound from J8 (M25 Interchange) to J9 (Gatwick Airport).

There are also delays on the railway line at Gatwick Airport due to a ‘points failure’. Southern Rail said trains are, ‘at this time’, unable to serve Platform 4. Services will divert around and use other platforms.

A spokesperson for the train company added: “Please keep an eye on station information screens for late notice platform alterations. Services may pick up slight delays through Gatwick Airport as they change over lines. You should allow some extra time to complete your journey this morning.”

Sussex traffic news. Photo: Stock image / Sussex World

Meanwhile, a single-vehicle collision has been reported on the A264 between Crawley and Horsham. A partial road closure is in place eastbound from Rusper Road (Rusper Road roundabout) to B2195 Crawley Road (Moorhead roundabout).

In Haywards Heath, there are reports of a stalled vehicle on A272 both ways near B2272 Butlers Green Road. Traffic is coping well.

In Chichester, there is heavy traffic on A27 eastbound at A259 Cathedral Way (Fishbourne roundabout) but no incidents have been reported.

There are increasing delays on A280 Long Furlong, northbound between Michelgrove Lane and A24 Findon Bypass (Findon roundabout) – but, again, this is due to rush-hour traffic.

Over in East Sussex^[5], there are reports of a stalled vehicle on A259 King Offa Way near A269 London Road. Traffic is said to be ‘coping well’ but ‘police are en route to investigate’.

Traffic reports indicate possible delays on the C7 between Newhaven and Lewes this morning due a ploughing match at Rodmell. Motorists have been told to ‘expect slow moving tractors’.

In Saltdean, there are minor delays on A259 Marine Drive, westbound between Phyllis Avenue and Park Road.

References

1. ^{^} Visit Shots! now (www.shotstv.com)
2. ^{^} M23 (www.sussexexpress.co.uk)
3. ^{^} Gatwick Airport (www.sussexexpress.co.uk)
4. ^{^} Traffic (www.sussexexpress.co.uk)
5. ^{^} East Sussex (www.sussexexpress.co.uk)