The M23 has reopened after prolonged made the road impassable. There’s also a separate traffic issue to the west near Crawley. ©
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An online traffic reporting service says traffic is bad on the M25 as a result, with queues as far back as Junction 6 (Godstone) heading clockwise and to Junction 8 (Reigate) heading anticlockwise. The AA. Traffic is affected near the B2036 Balcombe Road up until Pease Pottage. AA road and motorway traffic news and route planner. Trapped motorists were turned around and diverted off the motorway. Fans of the BBC period drama will need to add this tour to their bucket list!
AA traffic reports: "Severe delays of twelve minutes on M23 Southbound between J9 (Gatwick Airport) and J10A B2036 Balcombe Road (Crawley South/ Balcombe).
Just pop in your postcode to see what's happening on the roads. Trapped traffic now released. We have severe flooding on the #M23 by J10a this morning. Highways England have released pictures that show extent of the flooding on the M23 this morning. A safe alternative to carrying cash abroad. Our traffic officers and @SussexRoadsPol are working to clear those caught in the closure. "Road closed around 2.40pm following an accident between two cars, one of them is on fire.
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The M23 has reopened after being closed since the early hours of the morning due to flooding. Our M23 motorway travel news is as up to date as possible but please do always check with local radio news sources and always allow plenty of time for your journey.
Congestion has now eased significantly and the route was expected to clear by rush hour. pic.twitter.com/CMgdH3FnqC. The M23 lane closures are causing heavy traffic to build back on the M25 heading both clockwise and anti-clockwise. Find us and message us on Facebook here and Twitter here. We'll cover what people are talking about every day and celebrate the very best that this incredible part of the world has to offer.
The bustling M23 connects to other major routes including the M25. Traffic is queuing for miles.
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Somehow all drivers are out and uninjured. If you're thinking about changing your car, giving your home a new lease of life, or just want to consolidate your borrowing – a loan with us could help. Update from scene: still flooded! Please allow extra journey time. The M23 has reopened after prolonged made the road impassable.
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