East Sussex, Heathfield/Mayfield/Warbleton/Hailsham/Fletching and other areas - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic and Closures, to allow for works to be carried out safely.
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 The East Sussex (Public Bridleway
Withyham 82 (part))
(Temporary Bridleway Closure) Order 2025
To protect public safety during the design and construction of a new bridge following damage to the current one that is beyond repair and not safe to use, East Sussex County Council have made 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 bridleway:
Temporary Bridleway Closure
Part of Public Bridleway Withyham 82 will be closed to all users between TQ 4894 3037 and TQ 4900 3041 for a distance of 65 metres. Unfortunately, there is no alternative route.
The closure will be in force for 6 months from 1 November 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 bridleway 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 (U7921 Dads Hill, Heathfield)
(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
Dads Hill – from the junction with B2102 High Street to the junction with A267 Mayfield 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 – B2102 High Street and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 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 17 and 18 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A295 High Street, Hailsham)
(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
High Street – from the junction with U7208 Vicarage Lane to the junction with C718 Market Square.
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 U7208 Vicarage Lane, Vicarage Road – C718 Market Square.
The Order commences 18 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 06:00hrs between 18 and 20 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7573 Argos Hill Road, Mayfield)
(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
Argos Hill Road – from the junction with C12 Five Ashes Road to the junction with B2101 Bicycle Arms 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 Lane – B2101 Bicycle Arms Road, High Cross – C12 Cottage Hill, Five Ashes Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 18 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 18 and 19 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7650 Mill Lane, Fletching)
(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
Mill Lane – from the junction with C321 Newick Hill to the junction with C206 High 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 C206 High Street, North Hall Lane – A275 Sheffield Park, East Grinstead Road – C321 Lane End Common, Fletching Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 18 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 18 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C407 Spout Hill/Town Row Green, Rotherfield)
(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
Spout Hill/Town Row Green – from the junction with C407 Cowford Bridge Lane to the junction with B2100 Catts 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 B2100 Catts Hill – A267 Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield Road, Frant Green Road, Frant Road – C70 Bunny Lane – A26 Eridge Road – C12 Sham Farm Road,
Blackdon Hill – C407 Cowford Bridge Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 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 17 and 18 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2192 Ringmer Road, Ringmer)
(Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit) 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 restrict all traffic using the following length of road to a speed not exceeding 30 mph:
Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit
Ringmer Road – from the junction with C113 New Road to UKPN Lewes Grid Sub Station. The Order commenced 10 March 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 between 6 November and 23 December 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5103 Glebe Close, Lewes)
(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
Glebe Close – 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 6 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 6 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7410 Shrieks Lane, Warbleton) (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
Shrieks Lane – from the junction with C16 White Horse Road to the junction with U7919 Iwood 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 U7410 Shrieks Lane – C16 White Horse Road – U7919 Iwood Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 6 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 6 and 7 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7563 Swife Lane, Broad Oak, Heathfield)
(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 Swife Lane – from the junction with C211 Witherenden Road to the junction with A265 Burwash 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 A265 Burwash Road, Heathfield Road – C214 Swing Gate Hill, Witherenden Hill – C211 Waterloo Road, Witherenden Road and vice versa. The Order commenced 28 April 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 5 and 7 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A259 The Drove, Newhaven)
(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
The Drove – from the junction with A259 North Quay, A259 B&Q roundabout and A26 New 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 eastbound via A259 North Quay, Station Approach, Drove Road, B&Q roundabout; northbound via A259 North Quay, Station Approach – A26 New Road; westbound via A259 B&Q roundabout, Drove Road, Station Approach and southbound via A26 New Road – A259 Drove Road, B&Q roundabout.
The Order commences 6 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 06:00hrs between 6 and 8 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7592 Sandy Cross Lane, Heathfield)
(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 Sandy Cross Lane – from the junction with B2203 Hailsham Road to the junction with U7917 Park 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 B2203 Hailsham Road – U7352 Upper Station Road – U7917 Park Road 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 on 3 and 4 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C210 Chapel Hill, Lullington)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow CityFibre 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 – from the junction with C210 The Street to the junction with C120 Lullington 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 C120 Lullington Road – C39 North Street, Alfriston Road – A27(T) Drusillas roundabout, Lewes Road – C210 The Street 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 10 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A271 Lower Horsebridge/B2104 London Road, Hailsham)
(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 Lower Horsebridge – from the junction with A22 Boship roundabout to the junction with A271 Upper Horsebridge.
Diversion via A22 Boship roundabout, Hailsham bypass, Diplocks roundabout, Hailsham bypass, Arlington Eagles roundabout – A295 South Road, George Street, North Street, High Street, Battle Road and vice versa.
London Road – from the junction with A271 Upper Horsebridge to the junction with U7195 Manor Park Road.
Diversion via B2104 London Road – B2202 London Road – A295 Battle Road and vice versa.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
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 15 November 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (Lewes Bonfire)(Special Event) Order 2025
To facilitate the holding of the Lewes Bonfire celebrations, to reduce the disruption to traffic likely to be caused by the event and for the expediency and safety of the participants, the travelling public and other highway users, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 16A to C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily impose restrictions in Lewes and the surrounding area in the following lengths of road:-
Temporary Road Closures from 16:45hrs on 5 November to 01.00hrs on 6 November 2025 A275 (A277) Brighton Road – from the junction with A27(T) (Ashcombe roundabout) extending northwards via A275 Nevill Road to B2116 Plumpton Road, Offham.
Diversion via A275 – A272 – A22 – A27(T) and vice versa.
U5065 Southerham Lane – from the junction with A27(T) to A26 Cliffe Industrial Estate.
Diversion via A27 – A22 – B2192.
U5137 Mayhew Way, Southdowns Road, Brooks Road – from the junction with U5127 Church Lane to A26 Brooks Road roundabout.
C7 Kingston Road, Bell Lane, Winterbourne Hollow – from the junction with C324 Wellgreen Lane to the junction with A275 Brighton Road.
Diversion via C324 Wellgreen Lane – A27(T) Ashcombe roundabout and vice versa. U5012 Hamsey Lane – at the junction of A275.
Diversion via A275
Temporary Prohibition of Waiting (Including verges and footways) from 12.00hrs on 5 November to 02.00hrs on 6 November 2025
A26 – from the A27 Southerham roundabout, northwards including the Cuilfail Tunnel to the junction with C112 Ham Lane encompassing the existing permanent prohibition of waiting order located on Malling Hill. Including the A26 lay-bys.
B2192 – from the junction with A26 Earwig Corner to the junction with C113 New Road. C7 – from the junction with C324 Wellgreen Lane northwards to the junction with A277 at the Prison crossroads including Bell Lane and Winterbourne Hollow, encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting orders located on Southover High Street and Bell Lane.
C324 Ashcombe Lane & Wellgreen Lane – from the junction with Ashcombe roundabout (A27) to the junction with C7.
A275 – from the junction with A27 Ashcombe roundabout to the junction with A277 at the Prison crossroads extending northwards on the A275 to the junction with U5072 Malthouse Way, Cooksbridge encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting located on the A275 (A277) Brighton Road and the A275 Nevill Road, including bays on Nevill Road.
B2116 Ditchling Road – from the junction with A275 The Street to the junction with C110 Plumpton Lane.
U5137 Brooks Road, South Downs Road, Mayhew Way and Church Lane – from the junction with Phoenix Causeway to the junction with Malling Down, encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting on these roads.
U5065 Southerham Lane – from the junction with A27(T) to the pinch point outside Unit 24, Cliffe Industrial Estate.
The temporary prohibition of waiting restriction and temporary road closure restriction will include the roads and their junctions off the A26 between A27 Southerham roundabout to the junction with B2192 Earwig Corner, including the junctions with U5137 Church Street, U5135 Mill Road, U5134 Spences Lane, U5134 Orchard Lane, U5136 The Spinneys, U5164 Wheatsheaf Gardens, U5138 Daveys Lane, U5139 Thomas Street, U5160 Cliffe Industrial Estate and U5143 South Street.
Temporary Prohibition of Loading and Unloading & Parking, cyclists (including prohibition of disabled parking) from 12.00hrs on 5 November to 02.00hrs on 6 November 2025 in the roads listed below. Parked vehicles may be removed.
Please see attached the digital pdf of the public notice, which lists the affected roads.
The Order will be in force from 12.00hrs on 5 November until 02.00hrs on 6 November 2025.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, unless otherwise directed by the police for operational reasons. Vehicular access will be at the discretion of Sussex Police e.g. care workers, medical, social services and pre-identified BSG members.
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.
31 October 2025.
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