East Sussex Area - Various Traffic & Footpath Orders

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

The East Sussex (Public Footpath Herstmonceux 26a (part), Herstmonceux 30b)

(Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2025

To protect public safety during a housing development, the Secretary of State has extended the above East Sussex County Council’s Order made on 19 December 2025 under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following footpaths:

Temporary Footpath Closure

Part of Public Footpath Herstmonceux 26a will be closed to all users between TQ 6364 1242 and TQ 6360 1221 for a distance of 217 metres.

The whole of Public Footpath Herstmonceux 30b will be closed to all users between TQ 6364 1242 and TQ 6381 1215 for a distance of 355 metres.

An alternative route will be available around the edge of the field to the south of the development beginning to the southwest of TQ 6364 1242 and going to the southwest field corner, continuing to the southeast to re-join the remaining part of Herstmonceux 26a heading to the south-west and then continuing in a generally easterly direction to Chapel Row to re-join the southernmost part of Herstmonceux 30b which has reopened and vice versa. Please note, there is no longer an alternative route for Herstmonceux 30b to the north of this footpath.

The closure will be in force for 12 months from 5 July 2026, 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 footpaths still be unavailable to use.

If you require any further information, you should telephone the Rights of Way Office on 0345 60 80 193.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

The East Sussex (U7511 Beechy Road, Blackboys)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

To allow PJ Brown Civil Engineering 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

Beechy Road – from the junction with U7510 Bushbury Lane to the junction with B2192 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 U7510 Bushbury Lane – B2192 Lewes Road and vice versa. The Order commences 6 July 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 10 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C206 North Hall Lane, Fletching)

(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

North Hall Lane – from the junction with A275 Sheffield Park 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, Church Street, Ruston Bridge Road – A272 Batts Bridge Road, Goldbridge Road, The Green, High Street, Western Road, Station Road – A275 East Grinstead Road, Sheffield Park and vice versa.

The Order commences 6 July 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 6 and 7 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C211 Witherenden Road, Mayfield)

(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

Witherenden Road – from the junction with C211 Waterloo Road to the junction with C406 Scotsford 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 C211 Waterloo Road – C214 Witherenden Hill, Swing Gate Hill – A265 Heathfield Road, Burwash Road – C406 Scotsford Road, Street End Lane, Scotsford Hill and vice versa.

The Order commenced 13 May 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 9 and 10 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7597 Cowden Hall Lane, Horam)

(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

Cowden Hall Lane – from the junction with C208 Marle Green to the junction with C596 Foords 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 U7597 Cowden Hall Lane – C596 Foords Lane, Ballsocks Lane – C406 Nettlesworth Lane, Laundry Lane – C208 Marle Green and vice versa.

The Order commences 9 July 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 9 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5906 Bannings Vale & U5905 Hamsey Road, Saltdean)

(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

Bannings Vale – from the junction with A259 Marine Drive to the junction with U5901 Crowborough Road. Diversion via A259 Marine Drive – U5905 Hamsey Road, Bannings Vale

Hamsey Road – from the junction with A259 Marine Drive to the junction with U5906 Bannings Vale.

Diversion northbound via A259 Marine Drive, South Coast Road – U5820 Highview Road, Amhurst Road – U5821 Broomfield Avenue – A259 South Coast Road, Marine Drive – A259 Marine Drive (BHCC) – Longridge Avenue (BHCC) – U5900 Lynwood Road – U5901 Crowborough Road – U5906 Bannings Vale and southbound via U5906 Bannings Vale – A259 Marine Drive. A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.

The Order commences 6 July 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 10 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7405 Gun Road, Blackboys)

(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

Gun Road – from the junction with B2102 Framfield Road to the junction with U7406 Pounsley 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 U7406 Pounsley Hill – C508 Chapel Lane – B2102 High Street and vice versa.

The Order commences 22 July 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 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5017 Gote Lane, Ringmer)

(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

Gote Lane – from the junction with C113 New Road to the junction with U5041 Rushey Green.

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 U5041 Rushey Green, Harrisons Lane – B2192 Lewes Road – C113 New Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 23 July 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 July and 1 September 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 No.2

To allow UKPN 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 21 July 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 21 and 24 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7578 Steep Road, Crowborough/Rotherfield)

(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

Steep Road – from the junction with C11 Hadlow Down Road to the junction with C209 Castle 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 C209 Castle Hill, Treblers Road, Mottins Hill – B2100 Rotherfield Road – C11 Western Road, Hadlow Down Road and vice versa. The Order commences 17 July 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 17 and 20 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C11 Whitehill Road, Crowborough)

(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

Whitehill Road – from the junction with C11 Fermor Road to the junction with C252 Myrtle 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 C11 Croft Road – U7253 Church Road – C483 Queens Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 23 July 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 23 and 24 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C211 Witherenden Road, Mayfield)

(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

Witherenden Road – from the junction with C406 Scotsford Hill to the junction with C211 Waterloo 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 C406 Scotsford Hill, Street End Lane, Scotsford Road – A265 Burwash Road, Heathfield Road – C214 Swing Gate Hill, Witherenden Hill – C211 Waterloo Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 21 July 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 21 and 22 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C343 New Road, Hellingly)

(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

New Road – from the junction with C208 Park Road to the junction with A271 Amberstone.

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 C343 New Road – C208 Park Road – A271 Hawkswood Road, Amberstone and vice versa.

The Order commences 23 July 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 July and 31 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (B2116 West Street, Ditchling)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow South East Water to carry out work, 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

West Street – from the junction with B2112 South Street to the junction with B2116 Keymer 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 South Street, Clayton Road – B2112 New Road (WSCC), Ditchling Road (WSCC) – A273 Brighton Road (WSCC) – B2116 Keymer Road (WSCC) – B2116 Keymer Road and vice versa. The Order commences 20 July 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 20 and 22 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (B2112 Ditchling Road, Ditchling)

(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

Ditchling Road – from the junction with C655 Janes Lane to the junction with C71 Folders Lane East.

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 – B2112 Fox Hill (WSCC) – A272 Fox Hill roundabout (WSCC), Rocky Lane (WSCC), Sandrocks roundabout (WSCC), Rocky Lane (WSCC), Highbank roundabout (WSCC), Traunstein Way (WSCC), Lower Village roundabout (WSCC), Traunstein Way (WSCC), Bolnore roundabout (WSCC), Isaacs Lane (WSCC) – A273 Isaacs Lane (WSCC), Fairplace Hill North roundabout (WSCC), London Road (WSCC), Fairplace Hill South roundabout (WSCC), London Road (WSCC) – B2113 Queen Elizabeth Avenue (WSCC), Civic Way roundabout (WSCC), Station Road (WSCC), Keymer Road (WSCC), Folders Lane (WSCC) – B2113 Folders Lane and vice versa.

The Order commences 20 July 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 20 and 25 July 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C114 Chiddingly Road, Horam& C330 Pick Hill/Gun Hill, Horam/Chiddingly)

(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 lengths of road;

Temporary Road Closures

Chiddingly Road – from the junction with A267 Horam Road to the junction with C330 Pick Hill.

Diversion via C114 Chiddingly Road – C330 Pick Hill, Gun Hill, Thunders Hill, Nash Street – A22 The Dicker, Boship roundabout – A267 New North Street, North Street, Eastbourne Road, Horam Road and vice versa.

Pick Hill – from the junction with C114 Chiddingly Road to the junction with C330 Gun Hill.

Diversion via C330 Pick Hill, Gun Hill, Thunders Hill, Nash Street – A22 The Dicker, Boship roundabout – A267 New North Street, North Street, Eastbourne Road, Horam Road – C114 Chiddingly Road and vice versa.

Gun Hill – from the junction with C330 Pick Hill to the junction with C330 Thunders Hill.

Diversion via C330 Gun Hill, Thunders Hill, Nash Street – A22 The Dicker, Boship roundabout – A267 New North Street, North Street, Eastbourne Road, Horam Road – C114 Chiddingly Road – C330 Pick Hill and vice versa.

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 set out above.

The Order commences 20 July 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 16:00hrs on 20th July 2026 and from 19:00hrs to 06:00hrs on 31 July and 1 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (A275 South Street/Chailey Green Road, South Chailey & Chailey Green)

(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

South Street/Chailey Green Road – from the junction with A275 South 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 northbound via A275 South Road, Resting Oak Hill, Cooksbridge Road, The Street, Offham Road, Nevill Road – A277 Spital Road, Western Road, High Street – A2029 Market Street, North Street, Little East Street – A26 Phoenix Causeway, Brooks Road roundabout, Malling Street, Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout, Malling Street, Malling Hill, Malling Down, Uckfield Road, Rose Hill, Lewes Road – A22 Little Horsted roundabout, Uckfield bypass, Copwood roundabout, Uckfield bypass, Blackdown roundabout, Maresfield bypass, Batts Bridge roundabout – A272 Batts Bridge Road, Goldbridge Road, The Green, High Street, Western Road, Station Road – A275 East Grinstead Road, Chailey Green Road and southbound via A275 Chailey Green Road, East Grinstead Road – A272 Station Road, Western Road, High Street, The Green, Goldbridge Road, Batts Bridge Road – A22 Batts Bridge roundabout, Maresfield bypass, Blackdown roundabout, Uckfield bypass, Copwood roundabout, Uckfield bypass, Little Horsted roundabout – A26 Lewes Road, Rose Hill, Uckfield Road, Malling Down, Malling Hill, Malling Street, Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout, Malling Street, Brooks Road roundabout, Phoenix Causeway – A2029 Eastgate Street – A277 High Street, Western Road, Spital Road – A275 Nevill Road, Offham Road, The Street, Cooksbridge Road, Resting Oak Hill, South Road.

The Order commences 20 July 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 20 July and 1 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (Love Supreme Festival, Glynde)

(Temporary Traffic Regulation) Order 2026

To facilitate the safety of participants, organisers and the travelling public attending the Love Supreme Festival in Glynde, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily impose restrictions in the following lengths of road:-

Temporary Prohibition of Left Hand Turn No vehicle shall be permitted to turn left onto C113 New Road from Glyndebourne.

Temporary One-Way Traffic

C325 Moor Lane – restricting traffic travelling westbound from the junction with U5664 Neaves Lane to the junction with C113 New Road.

Temporary 20 mph Speed Limit

C113 The Street/Station Road/Lacys Hill/Bishops Walk/New Road/ Ranscombe Lane – from the junction with U5665 Ranscombe Lane to the entrance to Glyndebourne.

C325 Moor Lane – from the junction with C113 New Road to the junction with U5664 Neaves Lane.

Temporary Prohibition of Waiting C325 Moor Lane – from the junction with C113 New Road to the junction with U5664 Neaves Lane.

C113 Bishops Walk/Lacys Hill/The Street/New Road/Ranscombe Lane/Station Road – from the junction with C113 New Road to the national speed limit sign.

C113 New Road – from the junction with C325 Moor Lane to the entrance to Glyndebourne.

U5665 Ranscombe Lane – from the junction with C113 The Street south-westwards for a distance of 200 metres.

Temporary Road Closure

C325 Moor Lane – at the junction with U5644 Neaves Lane (no access to the event).

The Order will be in force from 06:00hrs on 3 July 2026 to 14:00hrs on 6 July 2026

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times and 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

3 July 2026