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Various Roads & Footpaths in East Sussex - Temporary Traffic Orders

BN1•Published 02/05/25

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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

The East Sussex (Public Footpath Newhaven 29 (part)) (Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2024

To protect public safety during the construction of two new doctors’ surgeries in Newhaven Square, the Secretary of State has extended the above East Sussex County Council’s Order made on 25 October 2024 under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following footpath:

Temporary Footpath Closure

Part of Public Footpath Newhaven 29 will be closed to all users between TQ 4455 0138 and TQ 4459 0139 for a distance of 57 metres. Unfortunately, there is no alternative route.

The closure will be in force for 18 months from 4 May 2025, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier, which after this period will require an extension from the Secretary of State, should the footpath still be unavailable to use.

If you require any further information, you should telephone the Rights of Way Office on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (Public Footpath Seaford 23c, Seaford 23d (part), Seaford 26a (part), Seaford 26b) (Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2025

To protect public safety as a result of coastal erosion, 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)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following footpaths:

Temporary Footpath Closure

The whole of Public Footpath Seaford 23c will be closed to all users between TV 5135 9765 and TV 5147 9770.

Part of Public Footpath Seaford 23d will be closed to all users between TV 5147 9770 and TV 5147 9772 for a distance of 20 metres.

Part of Public Footpath Seaford 26a will be closed to all users between TV 5146 9772 and TV 5147 9770 for a distance of 16 metres.

The whole of Public Footpath Seaford 26b will be closed to all users between TV 5147 9770 and TV 5148 9767.

An alternative route will be available by using the England Coast Path.

The closure will be in force for 6 months from 19 May 2025, or until the footpaths are safe again, whichever is the earlier, which after this period will require an extension from the Secretary of State, should the footpaths still be unavailable to use.

If you require any further information, you should telephone the Rights of Way Office on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (A22 East Hoathly Bypass/South Street, East Hoathly) (Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit) 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 restrict all traffic using the following lengths of road to a speed not exceeding 40 mph:

Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit

East Hoathly Bypass/South Street – from the junction with A22 The Shaw roundabout to the junction with C13 Park Lane.

The Order commences 6 May 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated the speed restriction will be in place from 20:00hrs to 04:00hrs between 6 and 9 May 2025.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5051 The Street, Rodmell) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

No.2 To allow UKPN 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 The Street – from Dormer Cottage to Monreepos.

The Order commences 6 May 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 6 and 12 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C667 Itford Farm Lane, Itford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024

To allow Network Rail 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

Itford Farm Lane – 60 metres either side of the level crossing.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.

The Order commenced 8 April 2024 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 23:00hrs to 06:00hrs between 5 and 9 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C8 The Green, Newick) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

To allow SGN 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

The Green – from the junction with C8 Church Road to no. 22 The Green.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C13 Mill Lane, Laughton) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

To allow UKPN 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

Mill Lane – from the junction with B2124 Lewes Road to the junction with C326 Church 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 C326 Church Lane – B2124 Lewes Road and vice versa. The Order commences 6 May 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 6 and 9 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C651 Cinder Hill, Chailey) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

To allow Openreach 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

Cinder Hill – from the junction with A275 Chailey Green Road to the junction with C651 Oxbottom Lane.

The Order commences 7 May 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 on 7 and 8 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C406 School Hill, Old Heathfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

School Hill – from the junction with U7592 Weavers Brook Lane to the junction with B2096 Battle 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 U7592 Weavers Brook Lane, Sandy Cross Lane – B2203 Hailsham Road, Tower Street – A265 Burwash Road – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa. The Order commences 6 May 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 6 and 23 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C321 Newick Hill, Fletching Common, Newick) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Newick Hill – from the junction with C321 Fletching Lane to the junction with U5003 Jackies 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 C321 Fletching Lane, Lane End Common – A275 East Grinstead Road – A272 Station Road, Western Road – C321 Newick Hill and vice versa. The Order commences 2 May 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 2 and 5 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7676 Ailies Lane, East Hoathly) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Ailies Lane – from the junction with U7672 Graywood Road to the junction with U7676 Whitesmith 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 U7676 Whitesmith Lane – A22 Whitesmith, South Street – C13 South Street, High Street, Waldron Road – U7672 Graywood Road and vice versa. The Order commences 6 May 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 on 6 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C15 Featherbed Lane, Hailsham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Featherbed Lane – from the junction with A271 Amberstone to the junction with C15 Cowbeech Hill.

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 C15 Featherbed Lane, Cowbeech Hill, Cowbeech Road, Foul Mile, Cowbeech Road – C279 Rushlake Green, Rookery Lane – B2096 Earls Down, Carricks Hill, Battle Road – C18 South Lane – C277 Bluekiln Road, Redpale, North Road – C16 White Horse Road, The Causeway, Victoria Road – A271 Windmill Hill Road, Gardner Street, Hailsham Road, New Road, Amberstone and vice versa. The Order commences 2 May 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 09:00hrs to 16:00hrs on 2 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (B2123 The Drove, Village Way, Ridge Road, Park Street, Park Street North, South Street, East Street, Middle Street and Mill Street, Falmer) (Prohibition of Waiting and Prohibition of Driving) Traffic Regulation Order 2013

The following additional/amended fixture times below will have the above Order restrictions imposed on the roads as listed from 4 hours before the commencement of the event held at The American Express Community Stadium until up to 2 hours after the event has finished; Park Street, South Street, East Street (Falmer Village South) in their entirety; Mill Street, Park Street North, Middle Street (Falmer Village North) in their entirety; and Ridge Road (Falmer Village North) from its junction with Middle Street in a northerly direction for a distance of 120 metres to its junction with Mill Street.

Sunday 4 May 2025 BHAFC vs. Newcastle United KO 2.00pm

This is the rescheduled fixture originally to be held Saturday 3 May 2025

BHAFC vs. Newcastle United KO 3.00pm Monday 19 May 2025 BHAFC vs. Liverpool KO 8.00pm

This is the rescheduled fixture originally to be held Sunday 18 May 2025

BHAFC vs. Liverpool KO 3.00pm

Access for residents on these roads will not be affected. For matches played behind closed doors the restrictions stated above may not apply.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7605 New Road, Rotherfield) (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

New Road – from Beech Croft to the junction with B2101 Mayfield Road.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.

The Order commences 19 May 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 19 and 23 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7841 Fairview Lane, Eridge Green) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

To allow BT Openreach 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

Fairview Lane – from the junction with C70 Broadwater Forest Lane to the junction with C465 Hillswood Road.

The Order commences 21 May 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 on 21 and 22 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5857 Phyllis Avenue, Peacehaven) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

To allow UKPN 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

Phyllis Avenue – from the junction with U5857 Malines Phyllis Link Road to the junction with U5856 Arundel Road West.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7676 Broomham Lane, Chiddingly) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Broomham Lane – from the junction with B2124 Lewes Road to the junction with A22 Whitesmith.

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 A22 Whitesmith, Holmes Hill – B2124 Lewes Road and vice versa. The Order commences 22 May 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 on 22 and 23 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7911 Blackdown Lane, Punnetts Town) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Blackdown Lane – from the junction with U7910 Forest Lane to the junction with B2096 Battle 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 U7910 Forest Lane – U7598 North Street – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa. The Order commences 19 May 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 19 and 21 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7598 North Street, Punnetts Town) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

North Street – from the junction with B2096 Battle Road to the junction with U7909 Greenwoods 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 U7911 Mill Lane, Blackdown Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa. The Order commences 22 May 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 on 22 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C651 Oxbottom Lane, Newick) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

To allow Openreach 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

Oxbottom Lane – from the junction with A272 Station Road to the junction with C651 Cinder Hill.

The Order commences 22 May 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 on 22 and 23 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7792 Goldsmiths Avenue, Crowborough) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Goldsmiths Avenue – from the junction with A26 Beacon Road to the junction with U7474 St Johns 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 U7474 St Johns Road – C11 London Road – A26 Beacon Road and vice versa. The Order commences 19 May 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 19 May and 4 June 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7040 Honeywick Lane, Chiddingly) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Honeywick Lane – from the junction with U7672 Smithlands Lane to the junction with U7040 Parsonage 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 U7040 Parsonage Lane – U7675 The Street, Muddles Green – C114 Muddles Green, Scrapers Hill, Hale Green – U7672 Smithlands Lane and vice versa. The Order commences 22 May 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 on 22 and 23 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7692 Mill Lane, Hellingly) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Mill Lane – from the junction with C121 Church Road to the junction with U7079 Vicarage Lane.

The Order commences 22 May 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 09:30hrs to 15:30hrs on 22 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (A272 Curtains Hill/The Toll, Hadlow Down) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closure

Curtains Hill/The Toll – from the junction with A272 Pound Green to the junction with A272 Main 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 A272 Main Road, Summer Hill – A267 Heathfield Road, Mayfield Road, Cross in Hand Road, Little London Road, High Street, Horam Road, Eastbourne Road, North Street, New North Street – A22 The Dicker, Golden Cross, Holmes Hill, Whitesmith, South Street, East Hoathly bypass, Eastbourne Road, Uckfield bypass – A26 Uckfield bypass – A272 Budletts roundabout, Budletts Lane, Buxted Road, Lephams Bridge Road, Station Road, High Street, Pound Green and vice versa.

The Order commences 20 May 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 20 and 23 May 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (A259 Eastbourne Road/East Dean Road, Seaford/Exceat/East Dean/Eastbourne) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Temporary Road Closures

Eastbourne Road – from the junction with P5646 Chyngton Lane North to the junction with C120 Litlington Road.

East Dean Road – from the junction with C120 Litlington Road eastwards for 1200 metres.

Eastbourne Road/East Dean Road – from the junction with C37 Gilberts Drive to the junction with B2103 Warren Hill 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 A259 East Dean Road, Church Street, High Street, The Goffs – A2270 Upperton Road, Willingdon Road, Crossways roundabout, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne Road – A27(T) Eastbourne Road, Lewes Road, Drusillas roundabout, Lewes Road, Eastbourne Road – A27 Beddingham roundabout – A26(T) Newhaven Road, Beddingham Road, New Road – A26 New Road – A259 Drove Road, B&Q roundabout, The Drove, Denton roundabout, Seaford Road, Newhaven Road, Buckle bypass, Claremont Road, Station Approach, Clinton Place, Sutton Park Road, Sutton Road, Eastbourne Road and vice versa.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING, NO STOPPING, LOADING, UNLOADING AND PARKING PLACES)

(LEWES DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025 AMENDMENT 1

Notice is hereby given that East Sussex County Council propose to make the above Order under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, along with all other enabling powers which will introduce new or revise the existing parking, waiting and loading restrictions along the following lengths of roads:

Replacement of a section of Permit Holder Parking Places, Monday to Saturday, 8am-8pm with a Disabled Persons Parking Place 8am-8pm maximum stay 3 hours no return within 1 hour in the following road: Lewes – Albion Street.

Removal of a section Time limited Parking Places, Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm and its replacement of Prohibition of Waiting At Any Time in the following road: Newhaven – Bridge Street.

Replacement of a section of Permit Holder Parking Places, Monday to Saturday, 8am-8pm and with a Disabled Persons Parking Place At Any Time in the following road: Lewes – East Street.

Replacement of Permit Holder or Pay and Display Parking Places, Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm with Disabled Persons Parking places 9am-5pm maximum stay 3hours no return within 1hour in the following road: Lewes – Court Road.

Removal of a small section of Prohibition of Waiting At Any Time and removal of Permit Holder or Pay and Display Place Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, and its replacement with Disabled Parking Place 9am-5pm maximum stay 3 hours no return within 1 hour in the following road: Lewes – Brook Street.

Introduction of School Keep Clear Monday to Friday 8am-9:30am and 2.30pm-4pm except August in the following roads: Newick – Church Road. Ditchling – Lewes Road.

Changes to No Waiting At Any time in the following roads: Lewes – Lee Road, Old Malling Way, Brook Street, Peacehaven – Sussex Way, Telscombe Cliffs Way, St Peters Avenue, Hoddern Avenue, Arundel Road West. Newhaven – Elphick Road, Lewes Road, Evelyn Avenue, Railway Road.

Replacement of Disabled Persons Parking Places to Disabled Parking Place 9am-6pm maximum stay 3 hours no return within 1 hour in the following roads: Lewes – High Street, Station Street, Morris Road.

Introduction of Disabled Persons Parking Places At Any Time in the following roads: Newhaven – Evelyn Avenue, Lawes Avenue. Lewes – Evelyn Road

Changes to No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7am-7pm in the following road: Lewes – Newton Road, Crisp Road.

Introduction of No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7am-7pm in the following roads: Lewes – Waldshut Road, Blois Road.

Replacement of No Waiting Monday to Friday 7am-7pm to No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7am-7pm in the following road: Lewes – Newton Road.

Replacement of Permit Holder or Pay and Display Parking Places, Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm with Disabled Persons Parking place 8am-6pm maximum stay 3 hours no return within 1hour in the following road: Lewes – Grange Road.

Replacement of Permit Holder Only Parking Places, Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm with Disabled Persons Parking At Any Time the following road: Lewes – Sun Street.

Introduction of School Keep Clear Monday to Friday 7.30am-9:30am and 4pm-6pm except August in the following road: Newhaven – Railway Road. Replacement of Permit Holder Only Parking Places, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm with No Waiting At Any time in the following road: Lewes – Valley Road.

A copy of the draft Order and statements of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order may be examined in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, Lewes on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm and at Lewes Library, Styles Field, Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LZ, Monday 10am - 2pm, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm and Thursday 10am - 6 pm.

Any person wishing to make an objection or other representation concerning this proposal must do so in writing, together with the grounds on which it is made, to Parking, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE, or by email to parking.escc@eastsussex.gov.uk or online at https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economytransport-environment/lewes-2-formal by 23 May 2025 quoting ref TRO/515.

If you require further information telephone Parking Services on 01323 466244.

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 AND ACQUISITION OF LAND ACT 1981

NOTICE is hereby given that Public Local Inquiries in connection with the Scheme and Orders mentioned below will be held by an Inspector appointed for this purpose by the Secretary of State for Transport beginning at 10.00am on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at Council Chamber, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE to hear representations from remaining objectors (as defined in the Compulsory Purchase (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 2007) and statutory objectors (as defined in the Highways (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 1994), from any other persons having an interest in the land the subject of the Compulsory Purchase Order and, at the Inspector’s discretion, to hear representations from any other persons who may desire to appear and be heard.

THE SCHEME and ORDERS have been made by East Sussex County Council under the above-mentioned Acts and submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport for confirmation and are:

(1) THE EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (EXCEAT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – A259 EASTBOURNE ROAD) BRIDGE SCHEME 2023. This is a Scheme under Section 106(3) of the Highways Act 1980.

(2) THE EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (EXCEAT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – A259 EASTBOURNE ROAD) (CLASSIFIED ROAD) (SIDE ROADS) ORDER 2023. This is an Order under Sections 14 and 125 of the Highways Act 1980.

(3) THE EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (EXCEAT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – A259 EASTBOURNE ROAD) COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER 2023. This is an Order under Sections 239, 240, 246, 249, 250 and 260 of the Highways Act 1980.

THE SCHEME and ORDERS relate to proposals for the construction of a replacement bridge to carry the A259 Eastbourne Road over the Cuckmere River 22 metres north of the existing Exceat Bridge.

COPIES of the Scheme and Orders and of the plans referred to therein have been deposited and may be seen free of charge at:

(i) The Reception Desk, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE; (ii) Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road, Seaford BN25 1QX; and (iii) Eastbourne Library, Grove Road, Eastbourne BN21 4 TL. and can also be viewed on the Council’s website at:

Timeline of activities to date – The Exceat Bridge – live.eastsussexhighways.com

COPIES of any proofs of evidence in relation to the Scheme and Orders, sent to or by the promoting authority, will be available for inspection on the website for the Inquiries at the above address from 22 April 2025.

PROCEEDINGS on the above-mentioned Scheme and Orders are being taken concurrently by virtue of Section 257 of the Highways Act 1980.

Neil Crass, Department for Transport, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AR

Ref: NATTRAN/SE/HAO/297

Philip Baker, Deputy Chief Executive Governance Services Department, County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1 UE.

2 May 2025.

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