Police forced to close road due to houseboat traffic in Pevensey Bay

Police had to close a road in Pevensey Bay yesterday (Wednesday, November 17) after a vehicle carrying a houseboat created traffic in the area.

By Jacob Panons

Published 18th Nov 2021, 17:13 BST

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Traffic was seen in the A259 westbound due to the houseboat on the back of a HGV.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “Police were called to Wallsend Road in Pevensey Bay shortly before 3pm on Wednesday (November 17) after a vehicle carrying a wide load became trapped at the junction with Eastbourne Road.

“Officers closed Wallsend Road while the driver moved the vehicle, before pulling over off the A27.”

Police said the driver spoke with officers, who issued a traffic offence report.

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