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A23 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A23, straight from National Highways.

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0Full closures tonight 0Full closures this weekend
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Is the A23 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A23 closed tonight?

No full closures. The A23 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 4 lane or slip road closures are planned: both directions Bolney link road to Cowfold road closed, 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Bolney entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00 and 2 more.

Tonight's A23 closures ›

Is the A23 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A23 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound North Terminal roundabout exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.

This weekend's A23 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A23 right now?

Yes. 2 sets of works are running on the A23 at 13:58.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A23 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No full closures. The A23 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 4 lane or slip road closures are planned: both directions Bolney link road to Cowfold road closed, 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Bolney entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00 and 2 more.

  • Slip road closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Bolney link road to Cowfold road closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A23 both directions Handcross to Hickstead slip road and lane closure for electrical works
  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Bolney entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A23 both directions Handcross to Hickstead slip road and lane closure for electrical works
  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Bolney exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A23 both directions Handcross to Hickstead slip road and lane closure for electrical works
  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    North Terminal roundabout exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A23 westbound Gatwick Road roundabout to Longbridge roundabout slip road closure for electrical works

A23 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No full closures. The A23 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound North Terminal roundabout exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.

  • Slip road closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    North Terminal roundabout exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A23 westbound Gatwick Road roundabout to Longbridge roundabout slip road closure for electrical works

A23 roadworks running now

Minor
[A23] STREATHAM HIGH ROAD (SW16 ) (Lambeth)
🔨 Roadworks
✅ Expected to clear by 2026-11-06 23:59:00
Minor
[A23] BRIXTON HILL (SW2 ) (Lambeth)
🔨 Roadworks
✅ Expected to clear by 2026-11-09 18:00:00

A23 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    North Terminal roundabout exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A23 westbound Gatwick Road roundabout to Longbridge roundabout slip road closure for electrical works

Thursday 5 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    North Terminal roundabout exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A23 westbound Gatwick Road roundabout to Longbridge roundabout slip road closure for electrical works

❓ A23 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A23 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the A23.

Is the A23 closed tonight?

No full closures. The A23 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 4 lane or slip road closures are planned: both directions Bolney link road to Cowfold road closed, 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Bolney entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00 and 2 more.

Is the A23 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A23 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound North Terminal roundabout exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.

When are A23 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A23 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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