Rye / Hastings / Winchelsea / Ninfield / St Leonards-on-Sea / Ewhurst Green / Hooe / Bodiam / Brightling / Beckley - Temporary Traffic & Footpath Closures
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (C296 Military Road, Rye)
(Temporary Suspension of Parking) Order 2026
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 suspend parking in the following length of road;
Temporary Suspension of Parking
Military Road – from the junction with A268 Rye Hill to No.35.
The Order commences 9 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 9 and 17 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3213 Tackleway, Hastings)
(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
Tackleway – 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 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 6 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 (C298 Strand Hill, Winchelsea)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
To allow GSH Tree Surgery 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
Strand Hill – from the junction with A259(T) Tanyard Lane to the junction with C298 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 A259(T) Tanyard Lane, Ferry Hill, Roberts Hill, Rectory Lane – C298 Monks Walk, German Street, High Street and vice versa.
The Order commences 9 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 9 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 (U7699 Marlpits Lane, Ninfield)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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 continues temporarily to 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 10 March 2026 and is made following the issuing of a Temporary Notice dated 27 January 2026 and a Temporary Successive Notice dated 17 February 2026 under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The Order lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated the closure will be in place between 10 and 24 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A2100 Maplehurst 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
Maplehurst Road – from the junction with A28 Westfield Lane to the junction with B2093 The Ridge.
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 A28 Westfield Lane – A21(T) Sedlescombe Road North – A21 Sedlescombe Road North – U3016 Harrow Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 12 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 12 and 13 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6935 Sempstead Lane, Ewhurst Green)
(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
Sempstead Lane – from the junction with C97 Adams Lane to the junction with U6621 Lordine 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 C97 Adams Lane – B2165 Northiam Road – U6621 Lordine Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 12 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 12 and 31 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C706 Broad Street Green, Hooe)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Broad Street Green – from the junction with C706 Green 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 C706 Broad Street Green, Denbigh Road – B2095 Top Road – A259 Barnhorn Road – C706 Green Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 26 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 26 and 27 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C19 Bodiam Road, Bodiam)
(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
Bodiam Road – from the junction with C19 Castle Hill to the junction with C620 Dagg 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 C19 Castle Hill, Castle Road – B2244 Junction Road – B2165 Cripps Corner Road – C19 Bodiam Road, Rock Hill, Bodiam Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 25 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 from 10:00hrs to 11:00hrs or from 12:00hrs to 13:00hrs on 25 and 26 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6906 Willingford Lane, Brightling)
(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
Willingford Lane – from the junction with C212 Perrymans Lane to Barns Farm.
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 Perrymans Lane, Kings Hill Road, School Hill – A265 High Street, Paygate, Heathfield Road – U6906 Willingford Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 24 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 24 and 25 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3143 Saxon Street, St Leonards-on-Sea)
(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 length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Saxon Street – from the junction with A2102 London Road to the junction with A2102 Norman 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, Norman Road.
The Order commences 23 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 23 and 27 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C346 Whydown Road, Hooe)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Whydown Road – from the junction with C346 Straight Lane to the junction with C346 St Margarets 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 C346 St Margarets Crescent, Whydown Road, Turkey Road – A269 Ninfield Road, Bexhill Road – B2095 Lower Street, Hooe Road – C346 Straight Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 26 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 26 and 27 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C417 Kings Bank Lane, Beckley)
(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
Kings Bank Lane – from the junction with B2088 Main Street to the junction with C417 Furnace 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 B2088 Main Street, Northiam Road – B2165 Clayhill, The Stream, Beckley Road – A28 Horns Cross, Northiam Road – C417 Furnace Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 24 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 from 09:30hrs to 15:30hrs on 24 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A21 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-Sea)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Sedlescombe Road North – from the junction with A2101 St Helens Road to the junction with U3016 Harrow 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 northbound via A21 Sedlescombe Road North, London Road – A2102 London Road, Norman Road, Warrior Square – A259 Grand Parade, Marina, Grosvenor Crescent, Bexhill Road – A259(T) Hastings Road, Glyne Gap roundabout – A2036 Hastings Road, Wrestwood Road – A2691 Mount View Street – A2690 Combe Valley Way, Queensway – Whitworth Road – A21 Sedlescombe Road North and southbound via A21 Sedlescombe Road North – Whitworth Road – A2690 Queensway, Combe Valley Way – A2691 Mount View Street – A2036 Wrestwood Road, Hastings Road – A259(T) Glyne Gap roundabout, Hastings Road – A259 Bexhill Road, Grosvenor Crescent, Marina, Grand Parade – A2102 London Road – A21 London Road, Sedlescombe Road North.
The Order commences 23 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 23 and 25 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (Hastings Half Marathon)
(Special Event) Order 2026
To allow preparations to be made in the race start and finish area, and to facilitate the safety of participants, organisers and the travelling public, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 16A to C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following lengths of road along the route to be taken by the competitors for a short period of time during the event:
Temporary Road Closures – Sunday 22 March 2026 from 05:00hrs - 15:00 hrs Sea Road (U3105), Grosvenor Crescent (A259), Bexhill Road (A259), West Hill Road (U3106), St Vincents Road (U3107), Filsham Road (C238), Harley Shute Road (B2092), Crowhurst Road (B2092), Queensway (B2092), The Ridge West (A2100), The Ridge (B2093), Winchelsea Road (C825), Rye Road (A259), Old Top Road (U3240), Middle Road (U3240), Fairlight Road (C231), Old London Road (A259), Saxon Road (U3214), Canute Road (U3232), Harold Road (U3214), Dudley Road (U3222), Ashburnham Road (U3224), All Saints Street (U3214), Rock A Nore Road (U3212), East Beach Street (A259), East Parade (A259), Marine Parade (A259), Marina (A259) (closure of Marina may be required during the mini-run event), Grosvenor Gardens (U3105), Combe Valley Way (A2690) between the Queensway junction and the roundabout accessing the Industrial Estate and Seaside Road (U3105) from its junction with Grosvenor Gardens to its junction with Seaside Way.
The alternative routes for through traffic will be directed by Police/Marshalls. Marshalls will assist in diverting traffic via Wrestwood Road, A259 and A21.
Temporary Road Closures – Saturday 21 March 2026
To enable preparations in the start/finish area Sea Road (U3105) and Grosvenor Gardens (U3105) will be closed the day before the race.
Through traffic will be diverted westbound via Grosvenor Crescent and eastbound via Seaside Road, Seaside Way, Bexhill Road and Grosvenor Crescent.
Access for pedestrians should not be affected and vehicular access for residents and to properties within the closed area will be maintained wherever possible. The restrictions will be lifted as soon as the event is complete and the Police are satisfied that it is safe to re-open the roads.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
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