Emergency repairs to bridge parapet results in A27 closure following crash

Overnight emergency repairs has resulted in the closure of a busy A-road following a crash.

National Highways confirmed the westbound carriageway of the A27 was closed between the A2030 (Farlington) and junction 12 on the M27 last night (August 17).

This closure was in place to repair a damaged bridge parapet following a crash on Saturday, August 15.

The road, which fully reopened just after 4am this morning, was shut from approximately 9pm, with National Highways saying “repairs complete” and there is no congestion currently.