An A259 Peacehaven burst water main is causing heavy traffic and bus delays this afternoon, Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Brighton & Hove Buses issued the alert at 3.02pm, warning that emergency roadworks in the Peacehaven area are affecting several coastal services. No estimated clearance time had been published at the time of writing.
A259 Peacehaven burst water main: affected bus routes
The operator lists the following services as affected:
- Coaster 12
- Coaster 12X
- Coaster 14
- Route 23
- Coaster Local 27
Passengers have been advised to allow extra time. The operator also says short-notice service changes may be needed while traffic remains heavy.
What travellers should do
Anyone travelling between Brighton, Saltdean, Peacehaven and Newhaven should check the live service status before leaving and avoid relying on a tight connection. Drivers using the A259 through Peacehaven should also expect slower journeys around the emergency works.
Residents experiencing low pressure or a supply interruption can check the South East Water status service for their address. The bus disruption itself is confirmed on the Brighton & Hove Buses service updates page.
Brighton Locals will update this report if the operator publishes a clearance time or further route changes.
Featured image is illustrative. Photo by T on Unsplash, used under the Unsplash licence.
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