Traffic Disruptions on A27 Following Serious Incidents
Significant traffic disruptions have occurred on the A27 following a series of incidents that have led to road closures and delays for motorists. A vehicle overturned shortly after 06:00 GMT on March 11, 2026, prompting immediate emergency response.
On March 10, 2026, emergency services were called to a crash involving a car and a motorbike at Fishbourne roundabout in Chichester around 2:50 PM. The collision resulted in serious injuries to the motorbike driver, a man in his 60s, who was subsequently taken to the hospital.
As a result of these incidents, the A27 was closed in both directions between the A259 near Emsworth and the A259 near Chichester. Motorists experienced severe delays of approximately 13 minutes eastbound due to the ongoing recovery operations.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary reported that the road was likely to remain closed for several hours as recovery efforts continued. Drivers were diverted off eastbound at the Emsworth Interchange to join the A259 eastbound.
Sussex Police are currently investigating the crash and are seeking witnesses or anyone with relevant information, including CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident. A spokesman for Sussex Police stated, “Officers are investigating and ask witnesses or anyone with relevant information such as CCTV or dashcam footage of vehicles in the area at the time to come forward.”
The A27 has a history of experiencing multiple incidents that lead to road closures and delays, raising concerns among local residents and commuters about safety on this busy route.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of injuries and the circumstances surrounding the incidents. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues and emergency services work to clear the road.