East Sussex - Multiple Traffic Notices
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East Sussex County Council
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
The East Sussex (A264 Hammerwood to Holtye) (40 mph & 50 mph Speed Limit) Order 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Section 84 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, which will reduce the speed limit in the following length of road;
40 mph Speed Limit
A264 – from a point 249 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Shepherds Grove Lane, Hammerwood, eastwards to a point 102 metres east of the centre line of Cansiron Lane.
50 mph Speed Limit
A264 – the existing 50 mph speed limit will remain in force as specified in the Order.
A copy of the Order, which will come into effect on 17 February 2025, plan showing the length of road and a statement of the County Council’s reasons for proposing the Order, along with a copy of the Order being revoked can be viewed in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes from Monday to Friday between 9am to 4pm and online at;
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act of 1984, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Road Traffic Regulation Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks of 14 February 2025, apply to the High Court for this purpose.
If you have any questions, require further information or would like paper copies of the proposals please telephone Road Safety on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2099 Frant Road, Wadhurst) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1) (b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Frant Road – from the junction with C408 Dewhurst Lane to the junction with U7545 Buckhurst Lane.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via B2099 Riverhall Hill, Wadhurst Road – A267 Mayfield Road, Tunbridge Wells Road – B2100 Wadhurst Road, Best Beech Hill, Mayfield Lane – B2099 Station Road, Station Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 4 March 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs between 4 and 14 March 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C214 Station Road/Witherenden Road, Stonegate) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Station Road/Witherenden Road – from the junction with C211 Waterloo Road to the junction with C83 Cottenden Road.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via C83 Cottenden Road – C212 Battenhurst Road, Shrub Lane – A265 High Street, Paygate, Heathfield Road – C214 Swing Gate Hill, Witherenden Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 17 and 28 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
Philip Baker, Deputy Chief Executive, Governance Services Department, County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE
14 February 2025
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