Sussex roads closed for more than a week due to burst water mains

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 11:30 · Archive

Two main roads near Worthing have been closed since early October for repairs to burst water mains.

The A280 Long Furlong near Clapham Interchange in Worthing has remained closed since October 2 following a burst water main. The road was initially expected to reopen on October 8, but the deadline was extended to October 17 when further damage to the highway was discovered during repairs.

Complications arose over the weekend when a second burst water main was identified on the nearby A2700 Titnore Lane, which also serves the Clapham Interchange. A 'significant split' was discovered in this main, requiring excavation and repair works by Southern Water. Images from the scene show extensive excavation with diggers as repairs continue on both roads.

The closures have caused significant traffic disruption, with congestion particularly heavy on the A24 Findon Bypass and A27 Arundel Road. Southern Water expressed hope that one lane of Titnore Lane could be reopened this week using temporary traffic lights. The water provider apologised for inconvenience caused and thanked residents and commuters for their patience.

Sussex roads closed for more than a week due to burst water mains — Image: Chichester Observer

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A280 Long Furlong closure: Photos show excavation works following burst pipePhotos show excavation works taking place in Long Furlong after a burst water main caused significant damage to the road.Chichester Observer · 12 Oct, 12:46
Emergency road closure in East Sussex village to last more than a weekNew North Street in Hellingly will close for emergency carriageway stabilisation and repairs, East Sussex Highways has confirmed.Chichester Observer · 12 Oct, 12:36
Images show work ongoing to repair double water main failure on key routesThe A280 Long Furlong, near Clapham Interchange in Worthing, has been shut since October 2 due the incident.The Argus · 12 Oct, 10:56
Sussex traffic update: A280 Long Furlong remains closed due to burst water main; 'severe' delays on A27Here’s the latest on traffic across Sussex this morning (Monday, October 12).Chichester Observer · 12 Oct, 08:14

In this story: Sussex · Worthing · A280 Long Furlong · Clapham Interchange · A2700 Titnore Lane · Southern Water · A27 Arundel Road · A24 Findon Bypass

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