A27 - Overturned HGV

The A27 in West Sussex is closed eastbound between the A284 near Crossbush and the A280 near Clapham following a collision involving an overturned refuse truck shortly after 4am this morning.

Damage to the central reservation barrier and road surface has been confirmed.

Sussex Police and other emergency services attended the scene.

National Highways service providers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.

Diversion Route

Road users advised to follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol on road signs:

• At the A27 Crossbush junction (A284), take the second exit at the roundabout and join the A284 southbound
• Continue until the A259 roundabout with Worthing Road
• Turn left and join the A259 Worthing Road eastbound
• Continue on the A259 eastbound until the A280 Roundstone Roundabout
• At the roundabout, turn left and join the A280 northbound
• Continue on the A280 northbound and then re-join the A27 eastbound at the Clapham Interchange.

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. 

Further information is available from National Highways via our regional X feed. 

Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.