A27 & A26 Trunk Roads - East Sussex & Brighton & Hove- Temporary Traffic Restrictions

A27 AND A26 TRUNK ROADS

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notice is hereby given that National Highways intends to make an Order on the A27 and A26 Trunk Roads in the County of East Sussex, and the Unitary Authority of the City of Brighton & Hove, under Sections 14(1)(a), 14(1)(c) and 14(5)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on the road. (The Order extends beyond the area covered by tis newspaper).

The effect of the Order in this area would be to:-

1.   authorise the overnight closure (in phases) of –

(a)  both carriageways of the A27 between Falmer Interchange (B2123) and Pevensey Roundabout (A259);

(b)  both carriageways of the A26 between Beddingham Roundabout (A27) and the centreline of the slip roads leading to and from the A259 in Newhaven;

(c)  any roundabout within the description of the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) and (b) above;

(d)  the slip and link roads leading to and from the carriageways described in 1. (a) and (b) above;

(e)  any side road at junction with the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) and (b) above;

(f)  any bus stop or lay-by adjacent to the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) and (b) above; and

(g)  any gap between the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) and (b) above, and any dedicated lane used for the purpose of turning through them.

2.   to impose, in sections as required,  an overnight ban on overtaking on both carriageways of the A26 and A27 where it is currently permitted on the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) and (b) above where they are single carriageway.

These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake maintenance and renewal work of a cyclical nature,nd A27 and A26 project works.

The duration of each closure would vary depending on the nature of the maintenance work being undertaken on each occasion.  The programme of works would start on or after 2nd January 2026.

The overnight closures would be in operation between 20:00 and 06:00 (maximum period).

Planned maintenance work would be scheduled to avoid disruption during known peak periods, although essential maintenance may be necessary during these periods to prevent the need for emergency works. Please see National Highways website for specific details on any upcoming closures.

The Order would come into force on  2nd January 2026 and remain in force until  24th December  2026.

During the closures, traffic affected would be diverted using other junctions of the A27 and the A26, or by using or by using the A22, A259, A2270, A2280, B2192, and local roads as appropriate. The diversion in operation would vary according to the closure in force, and the diversion roads listed above are the agreed routes, but these may change depending on local conditions. The weight restriction on the A259 though Peacehaven would be suspended by permission when it is part of the diversion route. Access to and from premises accessible from, and only from, the lengths of carriageway to be closed would be permitted under escort.

The temporary closures, overtaking bans and diversion routes would be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works periods.

I Rosendaal, an Official of National Highways Ltd. Ref: NH/SE/2026/A27/RNO

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