A27 gas leak: Chichester Bypass remains closed this morning

Sussex Police closed the road in both directions between the junction of the A285 at Portfield Way and the junction of the A259 at about 6pm yesterday and urged drivers to avoid the area.

An AA traffic report from 7.20am this morning warns that the road remains shut, while an update from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service tells drivers to "expect delays".

Daytime shot much earlier of the A27 Chichester gas leak - leak in ditch covered in water, hence the water mist/spray @WestSussexFire pic.twitter.com/lLRb5Ztp9X

— eddie mitchell (@brightonsnapper) February 1, 2021

Highways England say the road will remain closed until at least noon today.

A spokesman said: "The closure is in place due to a gas leak, Southern Gas Network lead the response to this incident and have engineers on scene carrying out urgent repairs.

"The closure is expected to remain in place until at least 12 noon today (February 2)."

There are diversions in place to direct traffic around the closed section of road.

The A27 was closed after a gas leak

Diversions

Drivers travelling eastbound will exit the A27 at the A259/Bognor Road roundabout before continuing on to the the A259 Bognor Road east bound, towards Bognor Regis.

When reaching Bognor Regis, drivers should join the A29 westbound towards the A27. They can then resume their journeys eastbound along the A27 from the Fontwell West roundabout.

Drivers travelling westbound will exit the A27 at the Fontwell West Roundabout before continuing on to the A29 and travelling southbound towards Bognor Regis - following the reverse of the eastbound route.

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