Severe delays on A27 west of Chichester due to road closure

Saturday, 14 September 2024 15:17

By V2 Radio News

Long queues have been reported today as the westbound carriageway of the A27 is closed for planned work

Delays of over 2 hours have been reported today (Saturday) as the westbound carriageway of the A27 is closed for work to maintain a bridge between Emsworth and Havant.

This is the first of several weekend and overnight closures for the second phase of our repairs and maintenance to a bridge on the A27 in Hampshire.

The bridge located on the A27 goes over Wade Court Road between Havant and Emsworth.

Essential work includes replacing bridge joints, waterproofing, resurfacing, and replacement of the central concrete barrier. Please note this will generate some noise for which we apologise in advance.

The advice from National Highways is that drivers should allow extra time for their journeys and follow the official diversion route signposted.

Our first weekend closure will be on the westbound carriageway, details as follows:

Full westbound weekend closure:

9pm Friday 13 September to 6am Monday 16 September
From Monday 16 September for four nights there will be overnight closures on the westbound carriageway.

Full eastbound weekend closure:

9pm Friday 20 September to 6am Monday 23 September
From Monday 23 September for four nights there will be overnight closures on the eastbound carriageway.

Diversion for traffic in both directions

Eastbound traffic will be diverted via Park Road South, Park Road North, B2149, Bartons Road, Horndean Road, Southleigh Road and Emsworth Road.

Westbound traffic will follow the same route in the opposite direction.

More information can be found here: https://prod-upgrade.nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-east/a27-bridge-repairs-between-havant-and-emsworth/