National Highways says an earlier vehicle fire mean emergency resurfacing works are needed.
A vehicle fire and oil spillage clean-up have led to the closure of the southbound carriageway of the M23 near Gatwick Airport.Emergency resurfacing work is expected to run into the evening, they added.
The fire was brought under control but along with a large diesel spillage there was "severe damage" across all four lanes of the carriageway. "The spillage has caused substantial damage across the carriageway which means it is not safe to drive on until the resurfacing has been completed," he said.
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