Chaos on the Roads as Emergency Services Tackle Incident Near Lewes

Drivers are stuck in snarling traffic jams after a major closure near the Southerham Roundabout, close to Falmer and Lewes. Emergency services are on the scene, and the area is gridlocked.

Severe Congestion Hits Surrounding Routes

  • A259 Westbound: Slow queues stretch from Bishopstone near Seaford all the way to Newhaven.
  • A259 Eastbound: Traffic crawls from Newhaven towards Rottingdean, as motorists dodge the blocked A27.

Highways Urge Drivers to Avoid the Area

National Highways warns: “We ask drivers to avoid the area at this time.” Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and seek alternative routes wherever possible.

Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.

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