East Sussex: Section of A27 to be closed for entire weekend

National Highways said work included repairs and improvements to the road surface

A section of the A27 in East Sussex will be closed for the whole weekend for essential maintenance.

The eastbound carriageway will be shut between the Ashcombe and Southerham roundabouts near Lewes from 20:00 GMT on Friday until 06:00 GMT on Monday.

A westbound lane will also be closed closed for safety reasons during the work, National Highways said.

Subject to weather conditions, work may be rescheduled to the weekend of 22-25 March, they said.

National Highways said work includes repairs and improvements to the road surface, sensors being replaced under the carriageway, road markings being refreshed, and work to waterproof a bridge.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow the official diversion route in place via the A270, A23, A259 and A26.

Drivers wanting to join the westbound A27 at the Southerham roundabout from the A26 are asked to follow the eastbound diversion to the Beddingham roundabout and return.

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