The A26 is set to undergo various closures this summer as a result of roadworks in the area.

National Highways said there will be three phases of closures from August to September to allow for resurfacing work to take place.

Phase one will begin on August 5 and will see the A26 closed in both directions between South Heighton and Newhaven town for five nights.

This will be between the hours of 8pm and 6am.

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Phase two will begin on August 12 for five nights and will see the road closed from Tarring Neville to South Heighton.

The stretch of the A26 in Tarring Neville will then be closed on August 27 for four nights as part of the third and final phase.

It will then be closed again for five nights from September 9.

During these overnight closures, signed diversions will be in place for motorists to follow.

More information can be found at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-east/south-east-maintenance-schemes/.

A spokesman for National Highways said: "We’ll soon be carrying out essential resurfacing works to the A26 near Newhaven.

"To carry out the works safely we’ll need to close the A26 both directions in various locations.

"The works will be carried out in three phases, overnight Monday to Friday between the hours 8pm to 6am."