A27 Chichester bypass not expected to reopen this evening after flooding - diversion route

The A27 was closed this morning as a result of flooding from nearby drains extending to both lanes on the eastbound A27. Due to the proximity of the flooding, the footbridge over the A27 next to the Boxgrove roundabout has also been closed.

National Highways says it is working hard with Southern Water, West Sussex County Council and the Environment Agency to reopen the A27 as soon as it is safe to do so. A fully signed diversion route is in place following the hollow diamond diversion via the A259 and A29 to rejoin the A27 at Fontwell. Local traffic is advised to use the A285.

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