East Sussex Area - Various Temporary Traffic Orders
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (U5456 Vicarage Close, Seaford) (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
Vicarage Close – for its full length.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 30 June 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 30 June and 1 July 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C596 Ballsocks Lane, Horam) (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
Ballsocks Lane – from the junction with C406 Nettlesworth Lane to the junction with C596 Foords 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 C596 Foords Lane – C406 Nettlesworth Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 July 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 3 July 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7696 Church Road, Flowers Green, Herstmonceux) (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
Church Road – from the junction with P8732 Lime Park to the junction with U7123 Butlers 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 U7696 Church Road – U7697 Lower Road – U7075 Cricketing Lane – A271 Hailsham Road, Garden Street – U7696 Chapel Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 1 July 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 1 July 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C15 Middle Lane, Turners Green/Rushlake Green, Warbleton) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 No.2
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
Middle Lane – from the junction with U7278 Goldings Lane to the junction with C16 Rushlake Green.
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 Middle Lane – C16 Rushlake Green, Marklye Lane, Chapel Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 July 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 3 and 4 July 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7572 Argos Hill Lane, Mayfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 No.3
To allow SGN 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
Argos Hill Lane – from the junction with A267 Argos Hill to the junction with U7573 Argos 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 U7572 Argos Hill Road – B2101 Bicycle Arms Road – A267 Argos Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 30 June 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 30 June and 10 August 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C209 Castle Hill, Rotherfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 No.2
To allow South East Water 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
Castle Hill – from the junction with C209 Treblers Road to the junction with C12 Five Ashes 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 C209 Treblers Road, Mottins Hill – B2100 Rotherfield Road, Church Road, High Street – B2101 South Street, Mayfield Road – C12 Cottage Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 1 July 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 1 and 3 July 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7173 Rockington Way, Crowborough) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow Southern Water 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
Rockington Way – for its entire length.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 16 June 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 16 June 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5142 Chapel Hill, Lewes) (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
Chapel Hill – for its full extent.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 16 June 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 16 and 20 June 2025, depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7213 Swan Road, Hailsham) (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
Swan Road – from the junction with U7719 Archery Walk to the junction with U7719 Bowley 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 U7719 Bowley Road, The Stringwalk, Bowley Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 16 June 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 16 and 24 June 2025, depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C568 Lake Street, Mark Cross/Mayfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow South East Water 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
Lake Street – from the junction with A267 Mayfield Road to the junction with C14 Tidebrook 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 A267 Mayfield Road – B2100 Wadhurst Road, Best Beech Hill – C14 Tidebrook Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 16 June 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 16 and 30 June 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C340 Chilver Bridge Road, Arlington) (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
Chilver Bridge Road – from the junction with C39 Station Road to the junction with C340 The Street.
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 C340 The Street, Wilbees Road – C210 Caneheath – C690 Michelham Priory Road – C39 Coldharbour Road, High Barn Road, Wick Street, Station Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 16 June 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 16 June 2025, depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7511 Beechy Road, Blackboys & U7405 Hollow Lane, East Hoathly) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024
To allow P J Brown Civil Engineering Ltd 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 lengths of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Hollow Lane – from the junction with U7511 Beechy Road to the junction with U7669 Hawkhurst Lane.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with a route for through traffic via U7669 Hawkhurst Lane – C13 Waldron Road – C59 London Road – A22 The Shaw roundabout, Eastbourne Road – B2192 Heathfield Road, Lewes Road – U7511 Beechy Road and vice versa.
The Order commenced 25 March 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 on 14 June 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A26 Cuilfail Tunnel/Southerham Road, Lewes) (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
Cuilfail Tunnel/Southerham Road – from A26 Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout to the junction with A27 Southerham roundabout.
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 eastbound via A27(T) Lewes bypass, Ashcombe roundabout – A275 Brighton Road – A277 Western Road, High Street – A2029 Market Street, North Street, Little East Street – A26 Phoenix Causeway, Brooks Road roundabout, Malling Street, Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout and westbound via A26 Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout, Malling Street – A26 Brooks Road roundabout, Phoenix Causeway – A2029 Eastgate Street – A277 High Street, Western Road – A275 Brighton Road – A27(T) Ashcombe roundabout, Lewes bypass, Southerham roundabout.
The Order commences 13 June 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 as detailed below, depending upon the weather conditions;
On 13 and 14 June 2025
On 12 and 13 September 2025
On 12 and 13 December 2025
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
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 lengths of road;
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.
The Order commenced 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 16 and 20 June 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (London to Brighton Bike Ride) (Special Event) Order 2025
To enable the British Heart Foundation to hold the London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday 15 June 2025, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 16 A to C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily bring into force the following restrictions:
Route to be followed
No person shall cause or permit any vehicle that is not participating in, or connected with the London to Brighton Bike Ride to proceed in, exit from, or turn into any of the lengths of road specified below, except upon the direction or with the permission of a police constable in uniform or that of a uniformed marshal who will be responsible for regulating the traffic flow:Restrictions will be in place from 06:00hrs to 20:00hrs on Sunday 15 June 2025.
Temporary One-Way Traffic Southbound
B2112 Fox Hill/Ditchling Road (locally known as Luncies Hill) – closed to northbound traffic from the border with West Sussex, south to the Folders Lane roundabout.
Diversion for northbound traffic via A273 Brighton Road, A273 London Road, A273 Issac’s Lane, then onto the A272.
Temporary Road Closures
B2112 Common Lane, Ditchling – from the junction with B2113 Folders Lane roundabout through Ditchling village leading into C203 Beacon Road/Ditchling Road, to the C5060 junction with C4500 Carden Avenue (Old Boat Corner), Brighton.
Further, to prohibit traffic from exiting from side roads onto the B2112 and C203 – U5241 South View, Orchard Lane, Dumbrells Court, C656 East End Lane, U5651 Church Lane, B2116 West Street, B2116 Lewes Road, B2112 Clayton Road, U5652 Nevill Cottages, U5682 Long Park Corner & U5240 Underhill Lane (west and east) will be closed.
Alternative route via C4500 Carden Avenue – Brighton & Hove bypass – A23(T) London Road – A273 Clayton Hill – B2112 New Road – C306 Lodge Lane – B2116 Keymer Road – C306 Ockley Lane/Keymer Road – B2113 Folders Lane, in both directions.
C6 Green Road, Wivelsfield – at the junction of the B2112 at the mini roundabout.
Diversion for northbound traffic on B2112 Ditchling Road/Fox Hill via C322 North Common Road – B2183 Beggars Wood Road then onto the A272 & southbound traffic via C6 South Road – C71 St Helena Lane – C71 Folders Lane East.
Temporary Prescribed Route – Ahead Only
B2112 Ditchling Road – at the Folders Lane roundabout junction with B2113 Folders Lane and Folders Lane East, eastbound and westbound traffic will have no right turn and no left turn in force.
Eastbound traffic travelling north on the B2112 will be diverted via Keymer Road & then north on the A273 Brighton Road.
Westbound traffic travelling north on the B2112 will be diverted via Folders Lane, south on Keymer Road, Ockley Lane, Keymer Road West to the A273, then north on the A273 to the A272.
Vehicles travelling north on Streat Lane will be diverted via St Helena Lane, South Road, North Common Road, Beggars Wood Road & the A272.
Vehicles travelling north on Plumpton Lane/Station Road will be diverted via South Road & then onto North Common Road.
Temporary Prohibition of Waiting
B2116 Lewes Road, Ditchling – south side – from the termination point of the No Waiting “At Any Time” restrictions at the eastern boundary of No.2 Lewes Road, eastwards to a point outside of Hob Cottage opposite the entrance to The Bull car park, a distance of 19 metres. This is required to maintain a free flow of traffic for cyclists and motor vehicles.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Access by emergency vehicles will not be affected. 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 1 UE.
13 June 2025.
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