MOURNERS have been asked not to leave flowers at the scene of the airshow crash when the road partially reopens.

On Bank Holiday Monday, the eastbound carriageway of the A27 through the site of the crash will reopen as will one lane of the westbound carriageway.

For some weeks barriers and screens will be in place alongside the single lane of the westbound carriageway while searches continue. With the investigation into the air disaster unfinished, Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry has asked that people not to leave flowers at the scene.

He said: “I understand that people would like to go to the road to pay their respects but this is still an active search and investigation scene and, with road safety concerns and sensitive work being carried out, it is not possible.

“This weekend there are a number of memorial events and I would encourage people to attend these.

“Under no circumstances should people try to access the A27 in order to leave any flowers at the scene.”

Police and other agencies are working together on making sure a suitable memorial service is organised, he added.

On Monday there will be a 40mph speed limit around the site, as well as the screens on the westbound carriageway and restricted access both to the Lancing College and the airport. Surrounding footpaths are closed.

DCI John Hill, from Sussex Police, said it was a “complex scene”, involving investigations by police as well as the Air Accidents Investigation Branch and the coroner.

He added: “I suppose what struck me personally was the scale [...] Our most important priority here is to find answers for those who have lost loved ones.

“Of course, like any investigation we may not find all the answers but this team is absolutely committed to doing the best it can.”

Police are only publicly naming victims at this stage if their families agree for them to do so. Seven out of eleven confirmed victims have so far been identified by their families.