Drivers travelling between Eastbourne and Brighton should plan for an overnight A27 closure near Lewes on Monday 9 November.

National Highways’ seven-day report lists eastbound Ashcombe to Southerham and westbound Southerham to Ashcombe carriageway closures from 20:00 GMT on 9 November until 06:00 on Tuesday 10 November. The listed work is bridge-joint inspections.

These are planned restrictions, and arrangements can change. Check the operator’s latest closure report before travelling.

Prepared with AI assistance from the linked official sources.

Sources / Checked 3 November 2026 at 18:11:22 GMT: National Highways closure report, updated 3 November at 15:31; seven-day spreadsheet, Monday 9 November entries.


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