Hastings & Surrounding Areas - Temporary Traffic & Footpath Orders
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (Public Footpath Battle 76 (part))
(Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2022
To protect public safety during a housing development, the Secretary of State has extended the above East Sussex County Council’s Order made on 15 April 2022 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 Battle 76 will be closed to all users between TQ 7561 1549 and TQ 7596 1575 for a distance of 460 metres. There is now an alternative route via footpath Battle 77b, Starrs Mead, The Spinney and Battle Hill. The closure will be in force for 18 months from 22 October 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 (U6948 Parsonage Lane, Icklesham)
(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 Parsonage Lane – 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 21 October 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 21 and 29 October 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7699 Marlpits Lane, Ninfield)
(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
Marlpits Lane – from the junction with U7700 Manchester Road to the junction with U7114 Moons 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 U7700 Manchester Road – U7114 Moons Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 21 October 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 October 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C296 Military Road, Rye)
(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
Military Road – from the junction with A268 Rye Hill to the junction with P6784 Saltbarn 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 A268 Rye Hill, Rye Road – C295 Houghton Green Lane – C296 Military Road and vice versa. The Order commences 22 October 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 22 and 24 October 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3122 Combermere Road, St Leonards-on-Sea)
(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
Combermere Road – from the junction with C263 Springfield Road to the junction with U3120 Clinton Crescent.
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 C263 Springfield Road – C664 The Green – U3124 Charles Road West – U3120 Clinton Crescent and vice versa.
The Order commences 20 October 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 20 and 24 October 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2095 Top Road, Hooe)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow BT 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
Top Road – from the junction with U7110 Jarmans Lane to the junction with C706 Denbigh 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 B2095 Top Road, Hooe Road, Lower Street – C1128 Lower Street – A269 Bexhill Road, Ninfield Road, London Road, Combe Valley Way – A2690 Combe Valley Way – A259 Little Common Road, Little Common roundabout, Barnhorn Road and vice versa. The Order commences 21 October 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 October 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6433 The Grove/Rope Walk, Rye)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024
To allow Centurion Traffic Management 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 Grove/Rope Walk – for approximately 30 metres at the level crossing.
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 northbound via U6433 The Grove, Deadmans Lane – A268 Rye Hill, Fishmarket Road – A259(T) Fishmarket roundabout, Fishmarket Road, South Undercliff, Strand Quay, Wish Street roundabout – A268 Wish Street, Ferry Road, Station Approach, Cinque Ports Street – U6433 Rope Walk and southbound via U6433 Rope Walk – A268 Tower Street, Landgate, Rye Hill – U6433 Deadmans Lane, The Grove.
The Order commenced 19 October 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 between 18 and 20 October 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6299 Rookery Lane, Winchelsea)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 No.2
To allow Southern 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
Rookery Lane – from the junction with C298 High Street to the junction with U6299 Back 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 C298 High Street – U6299 St Thomas Street, Back Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 November 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 3 and 14 November 2025, depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3178 Cornwallis Terrace, Hastings)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow Network Rail 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
Cornwallis Terrace – from the junction with U3180 Cornwallis Gardens to the junction with U3178 Braybrooke 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 U3180 Cornwallis Gardens – U3165 Linton Road – U3169 Priory Avenue – U3178 Braybrooke Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 4 November 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 4 and 5 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C92 Fairlight Road, Hastings)
(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
Fairlight Road – from the junction with U3238 Martineau Lane to the junction with C92 Battery 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 C92 Fairlight Road – A259 Old London Road, Rye Road – A259(T) Winchelsea Road, White Hart Hill, Winchelsea Road, Rye Road, The Thorne, Main Road, Hastings Road, Rectory Lane, Roberts Hill, Ferry Hill, Tanyard Lane – C92 Sea Road, Pett Level Road, Battery Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 4 November 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 4 and 5 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C213 Willards Hill, Robertsbridge)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
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
Willards Hill – from the junction with C18 Brightling Road to the junction with C213 Ludpit 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 C18 Brightling Road, Rectory Hill, The Street, Long Reach – C603 Sheepshaw Lane – C212 Perrymans Lane, Kings Hill Road, School Hill – A265 High Street, Etchingham Road, Straight Mile, High Street – C213 Oxenbridge Lane, Ludpit Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 November 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 3 and 5 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3190 Russell Street, Hastings)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 No.2
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
Russell Street – from the junction with A2101 Albert Road to no. 4.
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 U3189 Castle Hill Passage – U3186 Castle Hill Road – A2101 Albert Road.
To maintain access for residents only, a suspension of one-way traffic will be in place (revert to two-way traffic) and a reversal of one-way traffic on Castle Hill Passage (traffic to travel eastbound), during these works.
The Order commences 3 November 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 3 and 11 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A265 High Street, Etchingham)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow Network Rail 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
High Street – from the junction with U6196 Burgh Hill to the junction with U6197 Borders 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 A265 Straight Mile, Etchingham Road, High Street, Paygate, Heathfield Road, Burwash Road, Mutton Hall Hill, High Street, Cross in Hand Road – A267 Little London Road, High Street, Horam Road, Eastbourne Road, North Street, New North Street – A271 Lower Horsebridge, Upper Horsebridge, Hawkswood Road, Amberstone, New Road, Hailsham Road, Gardener Street, Windmill Hill Road, The Strait, Boreham Hill, Kitchenham Road, Beechdown Wood, North Trade Road – A2100 London Road – A21 (T) – A265 Station Road, Haremere Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 31 October 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 31 October and 3 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A21 Bohemia Road & London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea)
(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 lengths of road;
Temporary Road Closures
Bohemia Road – from the junction with A21 London Road to the junction with A2102 London Road.
Diversion via A2102 London Road, Norman Road, Warrior Square – A259 Grand Parade, Eversfield Place, Verulam Place, White Rock, Carlisle Parade – A21 Harold Place, Havelock Road, Cornwallis Terrace, Priory Street, Cambridge Road, Bohemia Road.
London Road – from the junction with U3041 St Matthews Road to the junction with A2102 London Road. Diversion via A2102 London Road, Norman Road, Warrior Square – A259 Grand Parade, Eversfield Place, Verulam Place, White Rock, Carlisle Parade, Denmark Place – A2101 Albert Road, Queens Road, Park Gates roundabout, St Helens Road – A21 Sedlescombe Road North, London Road.
These roads will not be closed at the same time. A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 5 November 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 02:00hrs between 5 and 7 November 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 1 UE.
17 October 2025.
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