Multiple incidents on A27 point to growing local traffic disruption
Three separate collisions have disrupted the a27 around Chichester in recent days, closing lanes and sending a motorcyclist to hospital. They include a rolled-over van between Chichester and Emsworth that closed the eastbound carriageway, a crash that left a man in his 60s seriously injured at Fishbourne roundabout, and a lorry-and-car collision partially blocking the Chichester Bypass.
Current closure on A27 between Chichester and Emsworth
Traffic updates show the eastbound A27 from A259 Havant Road (Emsworth Junction) to A259 Cathedral Way (Fishbourne Roundabout) was closed after a rolled-over van, with queueing traffic extending toward the A3M. The westbound side was reported open toward Portsmouth while recovery work was required on the eastbound carriageway.
Serious motorbike injury at Fishbourne roundabout, Chichester
Emergency services attended a collision at Fishbourne roundabout, Chichester, involving a car and a motorbike; the motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and the road was partially closed to recover vehicles. Motorists experienced severe eastbound delays of around 13 minutes as crews worked to clear the scene.
Lorry and car collision on A27 Chichester Bypass at A259 (Bognor Road Roundabout)
Drivers in both directions faced delays after a collision on the A27 Chichester Bypass, described as partially blocked with queueing traffic where a lorry and a car were involved at the A259 (Bognor Road Roundabout) on the roundabout. Police have been approached for more details while recovery operations affected traffic flow on the bypass.
| Incident | Location | Immediate effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rolled-over van | A27 eastbound from A259 Havant Road (Emsworth Junction) to A259 Cathedral Way (Fishbourne Roundabout) | Road closed eastbound; queueing traffic; congestion toward the A3M |
| Car and motorbike collision | Fishbourne roundabout, Chichester | Motorcyclist (man in his 60s) taken to hospital; partial closure for vehicle recovery; ~13-minute eastbound delays |
| Lorry and car collision | A27 Chichester Bypass at A259 (Bognor Road Roundabout) | Partially blocked both ways; queueing traffic; drivers facing delays |
Next confirmed milestone from the available information is the ongoing investigation by Sussex Police and their public appeal for witnesses or anyone with relevant information such as CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward, with guidance to report information online or by calling 101 and quoting serial 767 of 30/01. What the context does not resolve is whether these three incidents are related or coincidental, and the cause of each collision remains unspecified in the material provided. For now, the immediate forward signal is a police-led inquiry and continued recovery work on the affected sections of the a27 that will determine when normal traffic flow resumes.
