Warning of huge delays on major road after 12mph abnormal load convoy begins journey

Motorists person been warned of terrible delays connected the A27 contiguous aft a slow-moving convoy carrying delicate cargo volition question down the roadworthy astatine conscionable 12 mph.

The slow-moving convoy is transporting 2 pieces of ample electrical instrumentality from Shoreham Port successful West Sussex to a substation adjacent Uckfield successful the east.

The 24-mile journey, which includes travelling connected the A27, A26 and A22, is expected to instrumentality betwixt six and 8 hours.

Diversions are successful spot crossed the A27 eastbound, with motorists advised to instrumentality question down Devil’s Dyke roundabout and westbound from Lewes Road.

Lane 1 of the A27’s eastbound roadworthy from Devil’s Dyke Road to the A23 roundabout volition stay unfastened to re-route postulation onto the diversion.

Several junctions onto the A27 are besides shut.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: ‘Motorists are asked not to travel outer navigation systems but alternatively to travel the diversion signs successful place.’

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