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🕐 Last verified 5 Sep, 09:36

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA23
DirectionSouthbound
RegionWest Sussex
ReportedFri 4 Sep, 12:53
ClearedSat 5 Sep, 10:21
Lasted21h 27m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-26221536
Views104

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A23 | West Sussex | Carriageway Closure | Delays

The A23 is currently closed southbound between the A2300 (Hickstead) and the A273 (Pyecombe) while an earlier fuel spillage from a broken-down Heavy Goods Vehicle is treated.

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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 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 A23 northbound between B2031 and A237 | Northbound | CongestionThu 25 Jun, 16:25
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Is the A23 closed?

Not because of this broken-down vehicle. It cleared at 10:21 UK time on Sat 5 Sep. See the A23 right now.

What happened on the A23 on 4 Sep 2026?

Broken-down vehicle on the A23 southbound in the West Sussex, reported at 12:53 UK time on Fri 4 Sep. Cleared at 10:21 on Sat 5 Sep.

How long did it last?

21h 27m, from 12:53 UK time on Fri 4 Sep.

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The A23 live page shows what is happening now, and the A23 archive has every incident on record.

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