Passengers travelling between Brighton, Falmer and Lewes are being advised to plan ahead as overnight roadworks close the eastbound A27 slip road at Falmer this week.
Brighton & Hove Buses says the closure will affect Regency routes 28 and 29, route 29A and the N29 between 9pm and 6am. The overnight restrictions are scheduled from Monday 21 September through Friday 25 September 2026, with the final closure ending on Saturday morning.
Falmer A27 bus diversion: stops affected
During the closure, the affected services will not call at:
- Falmer Station, eastbound
- Falmer Village, southbound
Passengers are advised to use Coldean Lane or Housedean Farm instead. Routes 3X and 23 are not affected by this particular closure.
When the overnight closure applies
The roadworks are scheduled between 9pm and 6am each night. Anyone making a late journey should allow extra time and check the operator’s live information before leaving, as roadwork arrangements can change.
The confirmed details are available on the official Brighton & Hove Buses service updates page.
Rail passengers may also find our guide to the new cancelled-train ticket rule for Sussex useful when planning disrupted journeys.
Featured image is illustrative and does not show the affected Falmer service. Photo: Mangopear creative / Unsplash.
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