Busy West Sussex road closed both ways after incident involving …

A main road in West Sussex is closed after an incident involving a lorry.

According to AA Traffic News, the A280 at Long Furlong – near Worthing[1] – is closed both ways after a heavy goods vehicle left the carriageway this morning (Saturday, December 9).

An AA report read: “Road closed due to recovery work on A280 Long Furlong Westbound from A24 Findon Bypass (Findon Roundabout) to Michelgrove Lane.

"A lorry has reportedly gone off the road. Traffic is coping well.”

Motorists are advised to avoid the A280 by using the A24 through Findon Valley.

Meanwhile, the AA has reported that delays are increasing on A27 Warren Road, eastbound between A280 (Angmering / Clapham junction) and Links Road.

The A280 at Long Furlong is closed after an incident involving a lorry

1. A280 closed after lorry leaves road

The A280 at Long Furlong is closed after an incident involving a lorry Photo: Eddie Mitchell

The A280 at Long Furlong is closed after an incident involving a lorry

2. A280 closed after lorry leaves road

The A280 at Long Furlong is closed after an incident involving a lorry Photo: Eddie Mitchell

The A280 at Long Furlong is closed after an incident involving a lorry

3. A280 closed after lorry leaves road

The A280 at Long Furlong is closed after an incident involving a lorry Photo: Eddie Mitchell

The A280 at Long Furlong is closed after an incident involving a lorry

4. A280 closed after lorry leaves road

The A280 at Long Furlong is closed after an incident involving a lorry Photo: Eddie Mitchell

References

  1. ^ Worthing (www.sussexexpress.co.uk)