Live traffic for Sussex: collisions, queues, closures and roadworks on the A27, A23, M23, A21 and A259, from National Highways and drivers' own reports, checked every few minutes. Sussex here means East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove - the line on the map follows that boundary.
Tolls, charges and local schemes that catch drivers out.
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Gatwick drop-off charge
Dropping off at Gatwick's terminal forecourts costs £10 for up to 10 minutes; pay by midnight the next day or risk a Parking Charge Notice. Long Stay car parks offer free drop-off for up to two hours.
On busy days the Camber Sands car parks may close once full, and Rother District Council advises having a back-up destination in mind. The Western car park closes at 8pm in summer.
Where National Highways recorded the most unplanned incidents in the last 30 days: collisions, breakdowns, obstructions and queues. Roadworks are not counted.
1THE A27 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A259 AND A285near Chichestermostly queues17incidents
2THE A27 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A286 AND A259near Chichestermostly queues17incidents
3THE A27 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A24 AND A24near Worthingmostly queues16incidents
4THE A27 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A285 AND A259near Chichestermostly queues13incidents
5THE A27 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A280 AND A284near Arundelmostly queues12incidents
Most incidents in Sussex started between 06:00 and 09:00 UK TIME (51% of them).
Main roads in Sussex
Live counts inside the county. Tap a road for its own live page.
Right now there is 1 live incident on Sussex's main roads (collisions, breakdowns, queues and hazards), 1 of them serious. Checked 12:50.
Are any roads closed in Sussex?
No roads are fully closed in Sussex right now. 1 lane closure is in place. Checked 12:50.
How many roadworks are there in Sussex?
There are 0 roadworks listed in Sussex at the moment. Tap "Roadworks" above the list to see where each one is and when it clears.
Where does this information come from?
Incidents, closures and roadworks come from National Highways. Reports from drivers are shown as "Community report". Sussex here means East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
On a motorway? If you can, get onto the hard shoulder or into an emergency area, leave by the left-hand doors and wait behind the barrier. Stuck in a live lane: stay in the car with your seatbelt on and hazard lights on, and call 999.
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