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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (U3154 Tower Road, St Leonards-on-Sea)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 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
Tower Road – from the junction with A21 Bohemia Road to the junction with U3153 Spring 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 A21 Bohemia Road – U3156 Chapel Park Road – U3151 St Peters Road – U3154 Tower Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 2 March 2026 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 10 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3062 Hollington Old Lane,
St Leonards-on-Sea) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Hollington Old Lane – from the junction with B2159 Battle Road to the junction with U3061 Stonehouse Drive.
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 B2159 Battle Road – U3045 Blackman Avenue – U3062 Hollington Old Lane.
The Order commences 2 March 2026 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 9 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3240 Old Top Road, Hastings)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Old Top Road – from the junction with A259 Rye Road to the junction with U3240 Middle 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 westbound via U3240 Middle Road – C92 Fairlight Road – A259 Old London Road, Rye Road and eastbound via A259 Rye Road, Old London Road – C92 Fairlight Road – U3240 Beacon Road, Crowborough Road, Brightling Avenue, Middle Road.
The Order commences 5 March 2026 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 5 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6640 Fyrsway & U6185 Broadway,
Fairlight) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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 lengths of road;
Temporary Road Closures
Fyrsway – for its full extent.
Diversion, for the section between U6638 Shepherds Way and U6640 Gorsethorn Way, via U6638 Shepherds Way – U6640 Commanders Walk, Gorsethorn Way and vice versa.
Broadway – from the junction with U6638 Waites Lane to the junction with P6756 Lower Waites Lane. A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 4 March 2026 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 4 March and 24 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C295 Houghton Green Lane, Playden)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Houghton Green Lane – from the junction with U6414 Houghton Lane to the junction with A268 Rye 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 C295 Houghton Green Lane – C296 Military Road – A268 Rye Hill, Rye Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 16 February 2026 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 and 18 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6209 Freezeland Lane, Bexhill)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Freezeland Lane – from the junction with A269 Ninfield Road to the junction with C345 Watermill 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 A269 Ninfield Road – A2691 Haven Brook Avenue – C345 Watermill Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 13 February 2026 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 13 and 16 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6624 Eatenden Lane, Netherfield)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Eatenden Lane – from the junction with U6624 Eatenden Lane to the junction with C96 Netherfield 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 U6624 Eatenden Lane – C96 Netherfield Road and vice versa. The Order commences 13 February 2026 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 13 and 16 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3154 Tower Road, St Leonards-on-Sea)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Tower Road – at the junction with A2102 London 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 A2102 London Road – A21 London Road, Bohemia Road – U3154 Tower Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 16 February 2026 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 18 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6707 All Saints Lane, Bexhill)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024
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
All Saints Lane – from the junction with A269 Ninfield Road to the junction with C346 Turkey 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 C346 Turkey Road – A269 Ninfield Road.
The Order commenced 28 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 16 and 20 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C24 Jurys Gap Road, Camber)
(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
Jurys Gap Road – from the junction with C24 Lydd Road to the county border.
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 C24 Lydd Road, New Lydd Road, Camber Road – A259(T) Folkestone Road, Guldeford Lane, Rye Road, Brookland bypass, Lydd Road – B2075 Romney Road (KCC) – B2075 Station Road (KCC) – B2075 High Street (KCC) – C24 Jurys Gap Road (KCC) and vice versa.
The Order commenced 30 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 16 and 20 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C212 School Hill, Burwash)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
School Hill – from the junction with A265 High Street to the junction with U6199 Batemans 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 C212 Kings Hill Road, Perrymans Lane, Observatory Road – C18 Brightling Road – B2096 Woods Corner, Battle Road, Carricks Hill, Earls Down, Battle Road, Cade Street, Battle Road – A265 Burwash Road, Heathfield Road, Paygate, High Street.
The Order commences 18 February 2026 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 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C17 Wartling Road, Wartling)
(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
Wartling Road – from the junction with A271 The Strait to the junction with U7112 Wood 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 C17 Wartling Road, Wartling Hill, Wartling Road – A27(T) Pevensey Haven roundabout – A259(T) Marsh Road – B2095 Top Road, Hooe Road, Lower Street – A269 Bexhill Road, The Green, High Street, Standard Hill – A271 Boreham Hill, The Strait and vice versa.
The Order commenced 18 December 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 19 and 20 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2092 Crowhurst Road, St Leonards-on-Sea)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Crowhurst Road – from the junction with C93 Crowhurst Road to the junction with B2092 Harley Shute 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 northbound via B2092 Harley Shute Road – A259 Bexhill Road, Grosvenor Crescent, Marina – A2102 London Road – A21 London Road, Sedlescombe Road North – Whitworth Road – A2690 Queensway – B2092 Crowhurst Road and southbound via B2092 Crowhurst Road – A2690 Queensway – Whitworth Road – A21 Sedlescombe Road North, London Road – A2102 London Road, Norman Road, Warrior Square – A259 Grand Parade, Marina, Grosvenor Crescent, Bexhill Road – B2092 Harley Shute Road.
The Order commences 16 February 2026 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 and 17 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C22 Wheel Lane/U6976 Vicarage Lane, Westfield)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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 lengths of road;
Temporary Road Closures
Wheel Lane – from the junction with U6629 Parsonage Lane to the junction with A28 Main Road.
Diversion via C22 Wheel Lane, Harts Green, Cottage Lane, Chapel Hill – B2244 The Street, Sandrock Hill, Hawkhurst Road, Compasses – B2165 Northiam Road, Horns Cross – A28 Northiam Road, Cackle Street, Brede Hill, Brede Road, Main Road and vice versa.
Vicarage Lane – at its junction with C22 Wheel Lane.
Diversion via U6976 Vicarage Lane – A28 Church Lane and vice versa or via U6976 Vicarage Lane – A28 Church Lane, Main Road, Brede Road, Brede Hill, Cackle Street, Northiam Road – B2165 Horns Cross, Northiam Road – B2244 Compasses, Hawkhurst Road, Sandrock Hill, The Street – C22 Chapel Hill, Cottage Lane, Harts Green, Wheel Lane 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 16 February 2026 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 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2244 The Street, Sedlescombe)
(20mph, 30mph, 40mph and 50mph Speed Limit) Order 202*
NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County Council propose to make an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, which would amend the speed limit in the following lengths of road;
SCHEDULE ONE 20mph Speed Limit
| B2244 The Street, Sedlescombe | from a point 98 metres north of the centreline of the junction with Eaton Walk southwards to a point 260 metres south of the centreline at the junction of C21 Brede Lane. |
SCEDULE TWO 30mph Speed Limit
| B2244 The Street, Sedlescombe | from a point 260 metres south of the centreline at the junction with C21 Brede Lane, southwards for a distance of 206 metres |
SCHEDULE THREE 40mph Speed Limit
| B2244 The Street, Sedlescombe | from a point 98 metres north of the centreline of the junction with Eaton Walk northwards for a distance of 515 metres. |
SCHEDULE FOUR 50mph Speed Limit
| B2244 The Street, Sedlescombe | from a point 613 metres north of the centreline of the junction with Eaton Walk northwards to a point 510 metres north of U6626 Hurst Lane. |
A copy of the draft Order, plan showing the lengths of road, the orders being revoked and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order may be inspected in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm and online at; https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transportenvironment/b2244-the-street-sedlescombe-20mph-speed-limit Any person wishing to make an objection, support the proposal or make other representation concerning this proposal must do so in writing, together with the grounds on which it is made, to East Sussex County Council, Communities Economy & Transport, Parking, D Floor, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE or by email to TROs@eastsussex.gov.uk quoting reference TRO/538 to arrive no later than 6 March 2026. If you have any questions, require further information or would like paper copies of the proposals please telephone Transport Development Planning on 0345 60 80 193.
East Sussex County Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting, No Stopping, Loading, Unloading and Parking Places)
(Hastings Borough Consolidation) Order 2025 Amendment No * 2026
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, and of all other enabling powers which will introduce new, or revise the existing parking, waiting, stopping and loading restrictions along the following lengths of road:-
The introduction of and changes to Prohibition of Waiting At Any Time in the following roads: Amherst Road, Battle Road, Brightling Avenue, Crowborough Road, East Street, Essex Road, Mildenhall Drive, Ormerod Avenue, Parker Road, South Street, St John’s Road, Wishing Tree Road
Introduction of No Loading At Any Time in the following roads: East Street, Russell Street.
Changes to Prohibition of Stopping on School Entrance Markings At Any Time in the following road: Parker Road. Changes to Prohibition of Stopping on School Entrance Markings January to July and September to December Monday to Friday 08:00-09:30 and 14:30-16:00 in the following road: Githa Road.
Changes to Prohibition of Stopping on School Entrance Markings Monday to Friday 08:00-09:30 and 14:30-16:00 in the following road: Amherst Road.
Changes to Prohibition of Stopping on School Entrance Markings Monday to Friday 08:00-09:30 and 14:30-16:30 in the following road: Collinswood Drive.
Introduction of and changes to Disabled Persons Parking Places in the following roads: Battle Road, Edinburgh Road, Kenilworth Road, Hughenden Road, Horntye Road, Manor Road, Mildenhall Drive, Milward Road, Park Avenue.
Introduction of Disabled Persons Parking Places 09:00 - 20:00 maximum stay 4 hours no return within 4 hours in the following road: East Street
Changes to Resident Permit Holders Parking Places in the following roads: East Street, London Road, Russell Street. Changes to Resident Permit Holders and Free Parking Places in the following roads: Milward Road, Nelson Road. Changes to Paid-for Parking Places in the following road: Russell Street.
Changes to Bus/Coaches Parking Places in the following road: Falaise Road.
Removal of Disabled Persons Parking Places in the following roads: Burry Road, Edinburgh Road, Edward Road, High Street, London Road, Nelson Road, Sandown Road, Salisbury Road. A copy of the draft Order, plans showing the lengths of road and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order along with a copy of the Order being amended can be viewed in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St. Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm, at Hastings Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings during opening hours or online at consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economytransport-environment/hastings-3-formal 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 Communities Economy & Transport, Parking, D Floor, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St. Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE; email parking.escc@ eastsussex.gov.uk or online at consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/hastings-3-formal quoting reference TRO/537 to arrive no later than 6 March 2026. If you have any questions, require further information or would like paper copies of the proposals please telephone Parking Services on 01323 466244 or email parking.escc@eastsussex. gov.uk
Philip Baker, Deputy Chief Executive, Governance Services Department, County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1 UE.
13 February 2026.
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