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A259
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A259 Traffic News

A259 Road · Emsworth → Folkestone
Road Closed ⏱ Updated 04:02

A259 traffic at 04:02 on Tuesday 20 October: road closed both directions until 06:00.

A259 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 04:02
→ A259 eastbound traffic⛔ Closed until 06:00 ← A259 westbound traffic⛔ Closed until 06:00
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 1 roadworks
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119 miles long
Regions: South East
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🚨 Live A259 Incidents & Roadworks

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🛑 ROAD CLOSED
A259 both directions Bachelors Bump to Wish Street roundabout carriageway closure
Both directions · Closed until 06:00 9 hours
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Is the A259 closed? Quick answers

Checked 04:02 on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Is the A259 closed right now?

Yes. The A259 is closed now for planned work: both directions Bachelors Bump to Wish Street roundabout carriageway closure, until 06:00.

Is the A259 closed tonight?

Yes. The A259 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Mon 19 Oct, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Bachelors Bump to Wish Street roundabout carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00.

Tonight: A259 closures and diversions ›

Is the A259 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A259 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 23 Oct 18:00 to Mon 26 Oct 06:00): both directions Bachelors Bump to Wish Street roundabout carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.

This weekend: A259 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A259 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A259 since midnight.

A259 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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🗺️ A259 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening

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📍 Heading to… off the A259

The places people drive to most, the A259 junction for each, and live A259 incidents nearby at 04:02.

Ferry port

Port of Newhaven

Newhaven, Sussex
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✅ No A259 incidents reported within 3 miles

DFDS ferries to Dieppe; the crossing takes around 4 hours

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A259 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A259 has 2,259 recorded collisions at 17 collision hotspots, involving 2,986 casualties (23 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Brighton
264 collisions · 324 casualties · 4 fatal · 88 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Bexhill
174 collisions · 253 casualties · 3 fatal · 45 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Folkestone
101 collisions · 131 casualties · 3 fatal · 23 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Eastbourne
239 collisions · 291 casualties · 2 fatal · 69 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Lewes
238 collisions · 316 casualties · 2 fatal · 67 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr New Romney
85 collisions · 138 casualties · 2 fatal · 19 serious
Severe Blackspot
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❓ A259 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A259 closed today?

Yes — the A259 is closed right now: A259 both directions Bachelors Bump to Wish Street roundabout carriageway closure, until 06:00.

Is there traffic on the A259 today?

The A259 is closed right now: A259 both directions Bachelors Bump to Wish Street roundabout carriageway closure, until 06:00. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.

What is the worst time to use the A259?

The A259 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–18:30) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A259 right now?

There is currently 1 active roadwork scheme on the A259. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

What roads connect to the A259?

The A259 connects to: A27, A23, A24, A21, A20, M20.

Is there an accident on the A259 eastbound or westbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A259 eastbound and the A259 westbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

📊 A259 Status Summary

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ℹ️ A259 Road Details

Length
119 miles
From
Emsworth
To
Folkestone
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
16:30–18:30

📍 Key A259 Locations

Chichester Bognor Regis Worthing Brighton Eastbourne Hastings

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DfT STATS19 police collision records

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