A27 to close for two-week roadworks

A stretch of the A27 will be closed for two weeks while roadworks are carried out.

According to East Sussex County Council, the works will begin on March 2 and see sections surrounding the Cophall Roundabout and Golden Jubilee Roundabout closed between 8pm and 6am, including bus stops and lay-bys in the area.

The county council said resurfacing works, road markings and stud replacements are part of the improvements.

There will be a diversion route in place for motorists which will be clearly signposted, according to the council, via the A26, A27, A22, A2021, A2270, A2280.