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East Sussex Area - Various Traffic Orders
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (U5473 Church Lane, Seaford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 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
Church 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 25 June 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 25 and 29 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7123 Butlers Lane, Herstmonceux)
(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
Butlers Lane – from the junction with U7696 Church Road to the junction with U7697 Lower 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 U7123 Butlers Lane – U7696 Church Road – U7697 Lower Road and vice versa. The Order commences 25 June 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 25 and 26 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7342 St Johns Road, Polegate)
(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
St Johns Road – from the junction with C40 High Street to the junction with U7342 Church 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 U7342 St Johns Road – C40 High Street – U7342 Church Road and vice versa. The Order commences 24 June 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 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C6 Beechwood Lane, Cooksbridge)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 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
Beechwood Lane – from the junction with U5658 Allington Lane to the junction with C6 Chiltington 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 C6 Chiltington Lane, Highbridge Lane, Novington Lane – C323 Honeypot Lane, Mill Lane – A275 South Road, Resting Oak Hill, Cooksbridge Road – C6 Beechwood Lane and vice versa. The Order commences 22 June 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 22 and 23 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C411 Saltmarsh Lane, Hailsham)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Saltmarsh Lane – from the junction with B2104 Ersham Road to the junction with C411 Downash 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 B2104 Ersham Road – A295 South Road – C411 Station Road, Downash Road, Saltmarsh Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 22 June 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 22 and 24 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C15 Featherbed Lane, Hailsham)
(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
Featherbed Lane – from the junction with A271 Amberstone to the junction with C15 Cowbeech 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 C15 Featherbed Lane, Cowbeech Hill – C344 Stunts Green, West End – A271 Hailsham Road, New Road, Amberstone and vice versa. The Order commences 25 June 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 25 and 26 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C724 Milton Street, Lullington)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
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
Milton Street – from the junction with A27 Lewes Road 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 – C210 Chapel Hill, The Street – A27(T) Lewes Road and vice versa. The Order commences 10 June 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 10 and 11 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C277 North Road, Bodle Street Green)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
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 close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
North Road – from the junction with U7604 Trumpets Lane to the junction with C16 White Horse 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 C277 North Road, Redpale, Bluekiln Road – C18 South Lane – B2096 Woods Corner, Battle Road, Carricks Hill, Earls Down – C279 Rookery Lane – C16 Back Lane, Bodle Street Road, White Horse Road and vice versa. The Order commences 5 June 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 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C71 Folders Lane East, Ditchling)
(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
Folders Lane East – from the junction with C71 Middleton Common Lane to the junction with B2112 Ditchling 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 B2112 Ditchling Road – C6 Green Road, South Road – C71 St Helena Lane, Middleton Common Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 8 June 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 19:00hrs to 06:00hrs on 8 and 9 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C651 Oxbottom Lane, Newick)
(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
Oxbottom Lane – from the junction with A272 Station Road to the junction with C651 Cinder 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 A272 Station Road – A275 East Grinstead Road, Chailey Green Road – C651 Cinder Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 10 June 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 10 and 12 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5003 Jackies Lane, Newick)
(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
Jackies Lane – from the junction with C321 Newick Hill to the junction with U5040 Harmers 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 U5003 Jackies Lane – A272 Station Road, Western Road – C321 Newick Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 9 June 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 11 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C210 Thornwell Road, Wilmington)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
To allow HW Martin (Traffic Management) Ltd 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
Thornwell Road – from the junction with C210 Bayleys Lane to the junction with A27 Lewes 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 C210 Bayleys Lane – C340 Wilbees Road, The Street, Chilver Bridge Road – C39 Station Road – A27 Drusillas roundabout – A27(T) Lewes Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 8 June 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 8 and 10 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5119 Grange Road, Lewes)
(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
Grange Road – from the junction with U5162 Southover High Street to the junction with U5119 St Pancras 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 U5119 St Pancras Road, Rotten Row, Antioch Street – A277 High Street, Western Road – C7 Winterbourne Hollow, Bell Lane – B2193 Southover High Street – U5162 Southover High Street and vice versa. The Order commences 8 June 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 8 and 10 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7039 Dern Lane, Waldron/Chiddingly)
(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 will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Dern Lane – from the junction with C208 Furnace Lane to the junction with U7672 Stalkers 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 C208 Furnace Lane – A267 Little London Road, High Street, Horam Road – C114 Chiddingly Road, Stonehill, Hale Green – U7672 Smithlands Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 5 June 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 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7040 Honeywick Lane, Chiddingly)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Honeywick Lane – from the junction with U7672 Smithlands Lane to the junction with U7040 Parsonage 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 U7040 Honeywick Lane, Parsonage Lane – U7675 The Street, Muddles Green – C114 Muddles Green, Scrapers Hill, Hale Green – U7672 Smithlands Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 10 June 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 10 and 11 June 2026 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 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
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 U7917 Park Road, Upper Station Road – U7352 Upper Station Road – B2203 Hailsham Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 8 June 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 8 and 18 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7853 Perrymans Lane, High Hurstwood, Buxted)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Perrymans Lane – from the junction with A26 Uckfield Road to the junction with C402 Hurstwood 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 C402 Hurstwood Road, Chillies Lane – A26 Uckfield Road and vice versa. The Order commences 8 June 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 8 and 9 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7903 Howbourne Lane, Buxted)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
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
Howbourne Lane – for its entire length. A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 8 June 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 8 and 9 June 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C12 Five Ashes Road/C209 Castle Hill/ C12 Cottage Hill, Rotherfield)
(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 lengths of road;
Temporary Road Closures
Five Ashes Road – from the junction with C12 Cottage Hill to the junction with A267 Mayfield Road.
Diversion via C12 Cottage Hill – B2101 High Cross, Bicycle Arms Road – A267 Argos Hill, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield bypass, Wellbrook, Mayfield Road – C12 Horleigh Green Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 15 June and 14 July 2026.
Castle Hill – from the junction with C209 Treblers Road to the junction with C12 Five Ashes Road.
Diversion via C209 Treblers Road, Mottins Hill – B2100 Rotherfield Road, Church Road, High Street – B2101 South Street, Mayfield Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 8 and 12 June 2026.
Cottage Hill – from the junction with C209 Castle Hill to the junction with B2101 High Cross.
Diversion via C209 Treblers Road, Mottins Hill – B2100 Rotherfield Road, Church Road, High Street – B2101 South Street, Mayfield Road and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 8 June and 14 July 2026.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible. The Order commences 8 June 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 as detailed above depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (London to Brighton Bike Ride) (Special Event) Order 2026
To enable the British Heart Foundation to hold the London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday 21 June 2026, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 16 A to C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily bring into force the following restrictions:-
Route to be followed
No person shall cause or permit any vehicle that is not participating in, or connected with the London to Brighton Bike Ride to proceed in, exit from, or turn into any of the lengths of road specified below, except upon the direction or with the permission of a police constable in uniform or that of a uniformed marshal who will be responsible for regulating the traffic flow: Restrictions will be in place from 07:00hrs to 19:30hrs on Sunday 21 June 2026.
Temporary Road Closures
B2112 Fox Hill/Ditchling Road (locally known as Luncies Hill) – from the border with West Sussex, south to the junction with B2113 Folders Lane roundabout.
Diversion via A273 Brighton Road, London Road, Issac’s Lane, then onto the A272.
B2112 Common Lane, Ditchling – from the junction with B2113 Folders Lane roundabout through Ditchling village leading into C203 Beacon Road/Ditchling Road, to the C5060 junction with C4500 Carden Avenue (Old Boat Corner), Brighton.
Alternative route via C4500 Carden Avenue – Brighton & Hove bypass – A23(T) London Road – A273 Clayton Hill – B2112 New Road – C306 Lodge Lane – B2116 Keymer Road – C306 Ockley Lane/Keymer Road – B2113 Folders Lane, in both directions. Further, to prohibit traffic from exiting from side roads onto the B2112 and C203 – U5241 South View, Orchard Lane, Dumbrells Court, C656 East End Lane, U5651 Church Lane, B2116 West Street, Lewes Road, B2112 Clayton Road, U5652 Nevill Cottages, U5682 Long Park Corner & U5240 Underhill Lane (west and east) will be closed.
C6 Green Road, Wivelsfield – at the junction of the B2112 at the mini roundabout.
Diversion for northbound traffic on B2112 Ditchling Road/Fox Hill via C322 North Common Road – B2183 Beggars Wood Road then onto the A272 & southbound traffic via C6 South Road – C71 St Helena Lane – C71 Folders Lane East.
Temporary Prescribed Route – Ahead Only
B2112 Ditchling Road – at the Folders Lane roundabout junction with B2113 Folders Lane and Folders Lane East, eastbound and westbound traffic will have no right turn and no left turn in force.
Eastbound traffic travelling north on the B2112 will be diverted via Keymer Road & then north on the A273 Brighton Road. Westbound traffic travelling north on the B2112 will be diverted via Folders Lane, south on Keymer Road – Ockley Lane – Keymer Road West to the A273, then north on the A273 to the A272. Vehicles travelling north on Streat Lane will be diverted via St Helena Lane – South Road – North Common Road – Beggars Wood Road and the A272.
Vehicles travelling north on Plumpton Lane/Station Road will be diverted via South Road & then onto North Common Road.
Temporary Prohibition of Waiting
B2116 Lewes Road, Ditchling – south side – from the termination point of the No Waiting “At Any Time” restrictions at the eastern boundary of No.2 Lewes Road, eastwards to a point outside of Hob Cottage opposite the entrance to The Bull car park, a distance of 19 metres. This is required to maintain a free flow of traffic for cyclists and motor vehicles.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Access by emergency vehicles will not be affected. 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.
5 June 2026.
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