Sussex road closures for the week ahead, including A23 and A27

Carlo Simone

19 May 2024 at 0:00 am·2-min read

Most of the closures on Sussex's roads will be on the A27 this week <i>(Image: Tim Ockenden/PA Wire)</i> — Most of the closures on Sussex's roads will be on the A27 this week *(Image: Tim Ockenden/PA Wire)*

Drivers in and around Brighton will have a few road closures to deal with if they are driving around Sussex next week.

From Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24 there are a few road and lane closures scheduled for the likes of the A27 and the A23.

These will mainly be for maintenance works to ensure the upkeep of the motorways and A roads.

If you are set to be travelling along these areas, it's best to take note of different diversions in place.

Sussex road closures from May 20 to 24

A23

Monday, May 20

No closures are listed at the time of writing on the A23.

Tuesday, May 21

No closures are listed at the time of writing on the A23.

Wednesday, May 22

A23 southbound Mill Lane exit slip road closure - 8pm to 6am
A23 southbound Hickstead entry slip road closure - 8pm to 6am

Thursday, May 23

A23 southbound Brighton Road entry slip road closure - 8pm to 6am
A23 southbound Donkey Island link road closure - 8pm to 6am

Friday, May 24

No closures are listed at the time of writing on the A23.

A27

Monday, May 20

A27 both directions Harts Farm Way teardrop carriageway closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 eastbound Harts Farm Way entry slip road closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 westbound Adur to Manor Road roundabout carriageway closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 eastbound Manor Road roundabout to Adur carriageway closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 westbound Clapham Interchange to Crossbush carriageway closure - 8pm to 6am
A27 both directions Ashcombe roundabout to Beddingham roundabout carriageway closure - 8pm to 6am

Tuesday, May 21

A27 westbound Emsworth exit slip road closure - 8pm to 6am
A27 westbound Adur to Manor Road roundabout carriageway closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 eastbound Manor Road roundabout to Adur carriageway closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 westbound Clapham Interchange to Crossbush carriageway closure - 8pm to 6am
A27 both directions Ashcombe roundabout to Beddingham roundabout carriageway closure - 8pm to 6am

Wednesday, May 22

A27 westbound Eastern Road to Junction 12 carriageway closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 westbound Adur to Manor Road roundabout carriageway closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 eastbound Manor Road roundabout to Adur carriageway closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 both directions Ashcombe roundabout to Beddingham roundabout carriageway closure - 8pm to 6am

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Thursday, May 23

A27 westbound Harts Farm entry slip road closure - 9pm to 6am
A27 both directions Ashcombe roundabout to Beddingham roundabout carriageway closure - 8pm to 6am

Friday, May 24

No closures are listed at the time of writing on the A27.

More information on closures can be found on the National Highways website.

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Sussex road closures from May 20 to 24

A23

A27

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