A major A-road is set to be closed for three nights.

The A27 Southerham roundabout near Lewes will be closed in both directions from the Ashcombe Roundabout to the Beddingham Roundabout to allow for resurfacing works to take place.

The closure will begin on Wednesday and will be in place for three nights between the hours of 8pm and 6am.

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Signed diversions will be in place during the closure.

A spokesman for National Highways said: "We’re continuing our resurfacing works to the Southerham roundabout on the A27.

"To undertake these works safely we’ll need to close the A27 in both directions between Ashcombe roundabout and Beddingham roundabout.

"Southerham roundabout will be fully closed and there will be no access from A26 in Lewes.

"A27 traffic will be diverted in both directions via, A270, A259, A26.

"Traffic wanting to join the A27 from the A26 will be diverted up the A26, A22 to Cophill roundabout to join the A27."

Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

The road will reopen during the day to minimise disruption for commuters.