A24 reopens after days of closure

The road – described as a ‘main artery’ into Horsham – was shut northbound between Pollards Hill and Hop Oast for emergency repairs on Saturday.

The closure sparked a huge backlash from people in Southwater as traffic was diverted through the village, causing ‘absolute chaos’.

But the road has now been repaired and reopened ahead of schedule, according to traffic reports.

The A24 was originally due to be shut until Friday, August 28, but yesterday West Sussex County Council revealed the road would hopefully open today, August 27.