A27 flooding: Carriageway still closed between Shoreham and Lancing

One lane of the A27 remains closed between Shoreham and Lancing after heavy flooding yesterday (December 23).
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Tailbacks from the Sussex Pad traffic lights stretched more than three miles yesterday after Highways England closed one carriageway, declaring a 'critical' incident.Congestion continued throughout the day following the initial closure at around 8am.

Traffic spilled out into surrounding roads as motorists tried to find alternative routes east.

A wet December has caused flooding chaos around the area, with many residents in Lancing left unable to flush their toilets due to overflowing sewers.