A section of the A23 was closed this evening following a “serious incident”. The road was closed northbound between the B2031 (Hooley) and the A237 (Coulsdon) but reopened at around 9.30pm.
National Highways took place just off its network. Emergency services, including Surrey Police, were at the scene.
Motorists were warned to allow extra time for their journeys. Those planning on travelling were told they may wish to delay their journey or find an alternative route.
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21:28Jonathon Manning
There are no delays in the area
21:26Key Event
The A23 has reopened
The A23 has now reopened in both directions.
Inrix states:
A23 Brighton Road in both directions re-opened, earlier accident investigation work between Netherne Drive ( Hooley ) and Woodplace Lane ( Coulsdon ). Closed since around 12:30, with southbound now closed to assist with police investigations at the scene.
20:33Jonathon Manning
No delays at this time
Despite clean-up work being carried out at the scene of the crash, there is no delays being reported.
19:57Jonathon Manning
Accident investigation work underway
Accident investigation work is now being carried out.
Inrix states:
A23 Brighton Road in both directions closed due to accident investigation work between Netherne Drive ( Hooley ) and Woodplace Lane ( Coulsdon ). Closed since around 12:30, with southbound now closed to assist with police investigations at the scene.
19:54Jonathon Manning
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19:09Jonathon Manning
Traffic update
The road has been closed in both directions.
Inrix states:
A23 Brighton Road in both directions closed due to accident investigation work between Netherne Drive (Hooley) and Woodplace Lane (Coulsdon). Congestion to The M23. Traffic is coping well.Closed since around 12:30, with southbound now closed to assist with police investigations at the scene.
18:18Jonathon Manning
Clean-up work is taking place
17:54Jonathon Manning
Where is the road closed?
The A23 has been closed south of Coulsdon.
The black and white line on the map below shows the section of the road which has been closed.
17:48Jonathon Manning
Serious crash closes A23
A serious collision has closed a section of the A23 today.