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🕐 Last verified 20 Mar, 13:40

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA23
DirectionNorthbound
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedFri 20 Mar, 11:58
Cleared12:05
Lasted7 min
Road typeUrban A-Road
Speed limit20-40 mph (varies)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-24791924
Views122

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A23 northbound exit for A264 | Northbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The A23 northbound exit slip to the A264 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 20 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

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Recent A23 incidents

8 incidents and roadworks logged on the A23 in the last 30 days, 3 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A23 | West Sussex | Carriageway Closure | DelaysSun 6 Sep, 00:56 A23 | West Sussex | Carriageway Closure | DelaysFri 4 Sep, 12:53 A23 northbound between B2031 and A237 | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 19:32 A23 northbound between A272 and B2115 | Northbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 16:14 A23 northbound between B2031 and A237 | Northbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 18:10 A23 southbound between A237 and B2031 | Southbound | CongestionThu 25 Jun, 17:25
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Is the A23 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 12:05 UK time on Fri 20 Mar. See the A23 right now.

What happened on the A23 on 20 Mar 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A23 northbound, reported at 11:58 UK time on Fri 20 Mar. Cleared at 12:05.

How long did it last?

7 min, from 11:58 UK time on Fri 20 Mar.

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