Travellers in East Sussex are facing significant disruption as the A259 is closed in both directions between Ore (B2093) and Rye (B2089) due to a massive fallen tree.
A huge 40-foot tree has crashed onto the carriageway, blocking this important route and causing major delays for drivers.
A specialist crew is currently on site working diligently to remove the large tree and reopen the road as quickly and safely as possible.
All traffic is being diverted onto local roads in both directions. Drivers are urged to follow diversion signs carefully and prepare for substantial delays as alternative routes are experiencing heavy congestion.
For live updates on the road status, visit www.trafficengland.com. You can also follow @HighwaysSEAST on Twitter for instant news or call the National Highways Customer Contact Centre at 0300 123 5000 for the latest information.
Commuters and visitors are advised to exercise caution, allow extra travel time, and consider alternative routes to avoid being caught in traffic gridlock. The closure is expected to significantly impact local and regional travel, so staying informed is essential.
Originally published by UKNIP.
