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A27 Westbound Traffic

A27 Trunk Road · Westbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
A27 WESTBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A27 WBCONGESTIONNEAR CHICHESTER · WEST SUSSEX
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Minor Delays ⏱ Updated 15:17

A27 westbound traffic at 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November: 2 live incidents.

🚨 2 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks · 4 soon
57 miles long
Regions: South East
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🚨 A27 Westbound traffic now: live incidents & roadworks

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🐌 Minor NEW 4min
The A27 westbound between junctions with the A259 and A286
Between Array
📍 Near Chichester & Bognor Regis · West Sussex
← Westbound
Reported 15:00 · 14 min ago
🐌 Minor NEW 2min
The A27 westbound between junctions with the A283 and A2025
Between Array
📍 Near Shoreham-by-Sea & Lancing · West Sussex
← Westbound
Reported 15:10 · 4 min ago
← swipe · 2 live

🌙 A27 westbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 4

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Partial closure
    Both directions A27 both directions Harts Farm Way link road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Westbound A27 westbound Adur entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Westbound A27 westbound Adur exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Westbound A27 westbound Pactham entry slip road closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 20:00–06:00
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Is the A27 westbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A27 westbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A27 westbound at 15:17. 2 live incidents are on the board above.

Is there an incident on the A27 westbound right now?

Yes. 2 live incidents on the A27 westbound at 15:17: congestion, westbound between junctions with the A259 and A286 (reported 15:00); and congestion, westbound between junctions with the A283 and A2025 (reported 15:10). Every one is on the live board above.

Is the A27 westbound closed tonight?

No full closures. The A27 westbound stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 3 lane or slip road closures are planned: both directions Harts Farm Way link road closure, 21:00 to 06:00; and westbound Adur entry slip road closure, 21:00 to 06:00 and 1 more.

Tonight: A27 closures and diversions ›

Is the A27 westbound closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A27 westbound stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound Pactham entry slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

This weekend: A27 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A27 westbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A27 westbound since midnight.

A27 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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ℹ️ About A27 westbound traffic

This page tracks live A27 traffic westbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See A27 eastbound traffic. The full A27 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A27 videos and tonight's A27 roadworks.

❓ A27 Westbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A27 westbound closed today?

No — as of 15:17 National Highways list no full closure on the A27 westbound. There are 2 live incidents — see the board above.

Are there any accidents on the A27 westbound today?

2 live incidents on the A27 westbound right now — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A27 westbound right now?

Yes — 2 live incidents on the A27 westbound at 15:17: congestion. Every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Why is the A27 slow westbound today?

Right now: The A27 westbound between junctions with the A259 and A286. Congestion. Currently Active — around 4 minutes of delay. Live detail above.

Are there roadworks on the A27 westbound tonight?

None scheduled as of 15:17. Overnight closures usually run from around 21:00–22:00 to 06:00 — this page lists them the moment National Highways publish them.

Where can I check live A27 traffic westbound?

Right here — this page is live A27 traffic for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A27 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A27 does this page cover?

The whole westbound carriageway, end to end — the A27 runs between Portchester and Pevensey. The eastbound side has its own page.

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