A27 closure at Fishbourne near Chichester after flooding causes traffic chaos
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The heavy rain last night led to severe flooding and the closure of the stretch between the Fishbourne roundabout and the Emsworth junctions in both directions. In a tweet, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) said around 20 cars were stuck on the A27 just before 10pm.
This morning (November 17) National Highways reported that while the westbound carriageway has reopened the eastbound carriageway remains closed whilst National Highways service providers continue to work at scene.
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Hide AdIt has led to heavy traffic on the A259 through Emsworth and Fishbourne and the B2178 through West Ashling as commuters struggled to get into work.
There was also heavy traffic on the A259 from Bognor Regis leading to more misery on the roads.
For the latest AA traffic alerts visit https://www.theaa.com/route-planner/traffic-news/Chichester