A27 remains closed in both directions between Emsworth and Chichester following oil spillage

The major A road remains closed in both directions between the A259 near Emsworth and the A259 near Chichester following a significant oil spillage.

An incident involving a van and trailer which crossed from one carriageway to the other resulted in the trailer, which contained cooking oil, to roll over causing a the spill.

The closure has been in place since earlier this morning and there is currently no information on when the road may reopen.

The National Highways South X page said: “The #A27 remains closed in both directions between A259 near #Emsworth and A259 near #Chichester#Hampshire for the recovery of an overturned trailer and clear up of the spillage of cooking oil.”

A diversion route through Emsworth and Fishbourne is in place but there is heavy traffic in this area.

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