A280 Long Furlong closure extended after burst water main

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:19 · Archive

The A280 Long Furlong near Worthing will remain closed until 17 October following a burst water main and additional damage discovery.

The A280 Long Furlong near Clapham Interchange in Worthing has been closed since 2 October following a burst water main. The road was initially expected to reopen on 8 October after Southern Water carried out emergency repairs.

However, additional damage to part of the highways drain has been discovered in the road and footway, extending the closure beyond the original timeframe. Southern Water said the road is now scheduled to open for the weekend of 17 October, 'barring any other unforeseen circumstances'. The water provider apologised for the inconvenience and thanked residents and commuters for their patience.

Southern Water confirmed that customer water supplies have not been affected by the incident. The Long Furlong is a key connection between Clapham Interchange and Findon Roundabout. The road was previously closed for ten days in April for broadband installation works.

How it is being reported

• A280 Long Furlong closure extended after burst main damages roadThe A280 Long Furlong, near Worthing, is now expected to remain closed until next week, after a burst water main caused significant damage to the road and a surface water drain.Chichester Observer · 8 Oct, 16:51
• Main road closure extended by more than a week following burst water mainThe A280 Long Furlong, near Clapham Interchange in Worthing, has been shut since October 2 due to the incident.The Argus · 8 Oct, 16:46

In this story: A280 Long Furlong · Worthing · Southern Water · Clapham Interchange · Findon Roundabout

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