A259 Newhaven Crash Clears – Road Reopens After Recovery
The A259 at Newhaven swing bridge has reopened following a road traffic collision earlier today. Emergency crews worked swiftly to clear the scene after the crash shut the route for hours.
Recovery Trucks Arrive to Clear the Wreckage
At around 3:50pm, the A259 was closed due to the crash. Two recovery trucks arrived by 5:25pm to begin clearing the damage and re-opening the road. Sussex Traffic advised at 6:08pm that recovery work was complete and the road reopened to traffic.
Bus Services Diverted Amid Chaos
Brighton and Hove buses had to divert several services during the closure:
- Routes BH12A and BH12X were rerouted from Rottingdean via Falmer Road, A27, and A26.
- BH12A resumed normal service at Newhaven Retail Park, BH12X at Denton Corner.
- BH12 operated from Brighton to Newhaven, Lower Place only.
These diversions affected travel in both directions, causing delays for commuters.
Stay tuned for further updates on traffic and travel in Sussex.
