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🕐 Last verified 2 Mar, 00:10

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA27
DirectionEastbound
RegionSouth East
CountyWest Sussex
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedSun 1 Mar, 22:38
ClearedMon 2 Mar, 00:10
Lasted1h 32m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-17717300
Views140

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What National Highways say

A27 eastbound between A284 near Arundel (east) and A280 | Eastbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A284 Arundel East and the A280 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 2 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 2 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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25 incidents and roadworks logged on the A27 in the last 30 days, 15 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A27 | West Sussex | Road Closure | Expect DelaysThu 16 Jul, 00:12 A27 | West Sussex | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysTue 14 Jul, 04:53 A27 | East Sussex | Road Closure | Expect DelaysMon 13 Jul, 08:05 A27 westbound between A280 and A284 near Arundel (east) | Westbound | CongestionTue 30 Jun, 09:13 A27 westbound between A283 and A2025 | Westbound | CongestionTue 30 Jun, 08:28 A27 westbound between A29 near Bognor Regis (east) and A29 near Bognor Regis (west) | Westbound | CongestionTue 30 Jun, 07:51
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Is the A27 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 00:10 UK time on Mon 2 Mar. See the A27 right now.

What happened on the A27 on 1 Mar 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A27 eastbound in West Sussex, reported at 22:38 UK time on Sun 1 Mar. Cleared at 00:10 on Mon 2 Mar.

How long did it last?

1h 32m, from 22:38 UK time on Sun 1 Mar.

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