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East Sussex Area - Temporary Road Closures, Speed Limits & Restrictions
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (A265 Burwash Road, Broad Oak/Heathfield)
(Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit) Order 2026
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 restrict all traffic using the following lengths of road to a speed not exceeding 30 mph:
Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit
Burwash Road – from the junction with C406 Halley Road to the junction with A265 Heathfield Road.
The Order commences 17 August 2026 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated the speed restriction will be in place between 17 and 19 August 2026. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7853 Royal Oak Lane, High Hurstwood/ Buxted)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Royal Oak 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 17 August 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 21 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7594 West Street Lane, Horam)
(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
West Street Lane – from the junction with U7596 Tubwell Lane to the junction with B2203 Maynards Green 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 U7594 West Street Lane – U7596 Tubwell Lane – B2203 Maynards Green Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 August 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 19 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2183 Beggars Wood Road, Chailey)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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
Beggars Wood Road – from the junction with A275 East Grinstead Road to the junction with C322 North Common 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 A272 Haywards Heath Road – A275 East Grinstead Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 August 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 31 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7517 Sharpsbridge Lane, Newick/Piltdown)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.3
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
Sharpsbridge Lane – from the junction with C10 Shortbridge Road to the junction with C8 Newick 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 C8 Newick Park Road – U5653 Cornwell’s Bank – U5655 Font Hill – C8 Font Hill, Church Road, The Green – A272 The Green, Goldbridge Road – C10 Shortbridge Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 August 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 21 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5996 Spatham Lane, Westmeston)
(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
Spatham Lane – from the junction with B2116 Lewes Road 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 C71 Folders Lane East – B2112 Common Lane, North End, High Street – B2116 Lewes Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 18 August 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 18 and 20 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7569 Little Trodgers Lane, Mayfield)
(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
Little Trodgers Lane – from the junction with C568 Lake Street to the junction with C14 Tunbridge Wells 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 C14 Tunbridge Wells Road, Fletching Street, Coggins Mill Lane – U7606 Pennybridge Lane – C568 Lake Street and vice versa. The Order commences 20 August 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 20 and 21 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7502 Rocks Lane, Buxted)
(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
Rocks Lane – from the junction with A26 Five Ash Down 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 – A272 Lephams Bridge Road, Buxted Road, Budletts Lane – A26 Five Ash Down and vice versa.
The Order commences 20 August 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 20 and 21 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7498 Picketts Lane, Maresfield)
(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
Picketts Lane – from the junction with A22 Horney Common Road to the junction with C9 Down 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 C9 Down Street, Nether Lane – A22 High Street, Fords Green Road, Courtlands Road, Horney Common Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 August 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 19 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C208 Grove Hill, Hellingly)
(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
Grove Hill – from the junction with U7692 Mill Lane to the junction with C344 Cinderford 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 Grove Hill, Marle Green, Horebeech Lane – A267 Horam Road, Eastbourne Road, North Street – B2104 North Street – A271 Lower Horsebridge, Upper Horsebridge, Hawkswood Road – C208 Park Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 20 August 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 20 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2192 Lewes 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
Lewes Road – from the junction with U7510 Bushbury Lane to the junction with B2102 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 B2102 High Street, Framfield Road, Blackboys Road, The Street, Hammonds Green, Bird In Eye Hill, Framfield Road, New Town, High Street, Bell Lane, Bell Farm Road – A22 Uckfield bypass, Eastbourne Road – B2192 Heathfield Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 16 August 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 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions. If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C14 Fletching Street, Mayfield)
(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
Fletching Street – from the junction with C14 Tunbridge Wells Road to the junction with C14 Coggins Mill 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 C14 Tunbridge Wells Road – A267 Tunbridge Wells Road, Argos Hill, Tunbridge Wells Road – C568 Lake Street – C14 Coggins Mill Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 August 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 19 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A272 Batts Bridge Road, Piltdown)
(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
Batts Bridge Road – from the junction with Batts Bridge roundabout to the junction with A272 Goldbridge 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 A272 Goldbridge Road, High Street, Western Road, Station Road – A275 East Grinstead Road, Sheffield Park, Lewes Road, London Road, Lewes Road – A22 Wych Cross, Millbrook Hill, High Street, Fords Green Road, Courtlands Road, Horney Common Road, Maresfield bypass and vice versa.
The Order commences 14 August 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 14 and 15 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7867 Horsted Green, Little Horsted)
(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
Horsted Green – from the junction with A26 Lewes Road to the junction with U7867 Worth Lane.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 5 August 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 and 6 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C344 West End, Herstmonceux)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
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
West End – from the junction with U7742 The Ridgeway to the junction with A271 Hailsham 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 C344 West End, Stunts Green – C15 Cowbeech Hill, Featherbed Lane – A271 Amberstone, New Road, Hailsham Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 4 August 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 4 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7877 Mill Lane, Crowborough)
(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
Mill Lane – from the junction with C11 Croft Road to the junction with A26 Beacon 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 A26 Beacon Road – B2100 High Street – C11 Croft Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 August 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 3 and 12 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7919 Iwood Lane, Warbleton)
(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
Iwood Lane – from the junction with U7410 Shrieks 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 U7919 Iwood Lane – C16 White Horse Road – U7410 Shrieks Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 6 August 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 26 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C110 Plumpton Lane, Plumpton)
(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
Plumpton Lane – from the junction with B2116 Ditchling Road to The Warren.
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 C110 Plumpton Lane, Station Road – C6 South Road – C323 Honeypot Lane, Mill Lane – A275 South Road, Resting Oak Hill, Cooksbridge Road – B2116 Ditchling Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 August 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 3 and 5 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5654 Markstakes Lane, Chailey)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
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
Markstakes Lane – from the junction with A275 South Street to the junction with U5655 Town Littleworth 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 A275 South Street, South Road, Resting Oak Hill – C205 Deadmantree Hill – U5655 Town Littleworth Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 August 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 3 and 7 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C402 Hurstwood Road, Buxted)
(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
Hurstwood Road – from the junction with A272 Station Road to the junction with C402 Chillies 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 C402 Chillies Lane – A26 Uckfield Road, Five Ash Down, Mill Pond Road, Budletts roundabout – A272 London Road, Budletts Lane, Buxted Road, Lephams Bridge Road, Station Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 August 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 3 and 6 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2116 Lewes Road, Ditchling/Westmeston/ Streat)
(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
Lewes Road – from the junction with B2112 High Street to the junction with B2116 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 High Street, North End, Common Lane, Ditchling Road – B2112 Fox Hill (WSCC) – A272 Fox Hill roundabout (WSCC), Rocky Lane (WSCC), The Birch Hotel roundabout (WSCC), Lewes Road (WSCC) – A272 Lewes Road, Haywards Heath Road – B2183 Beggars Wood Road – A275 East Grinstead Road, Chailey Green Road, South Street, South Road, Resting Oak Hill, Cooksbridge Road – B2116 Ditchling Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 5 August 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 5 and 7 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2123 The Drove, Village Way, Ridge Road, Park Street, Park Street North, South Street, East Street, Middle Street and Mill Street, Falmer)
(Prohibition of Waiting and Prohibition of Driving) Traffic Regulation Order 2013
The following dates below will have the above Order restrictions imposed on the roads as listed from 4 hours before the commencement of the events held at The American Express Community Stadium and until up to 2 hours after the event has finished; Park Street, South Street, East Street (Falmer Village South) in their entirety; Mill Street, Park Street North, Middle Street (Falmer Village North) in their entirety; and Ridge Road (Falmer Village North) from its junction with Middle Street in a northerly direction for a distance of 120 metres to its junction with Mill Street. Access for residents on these roads will not be affected.
2026
Saturday 8 August v Roma (Friendly) KO 3.00pm
Saturday 15 August v Bologna (Friendly) KO 3.00pm
Thursday 20 August v TBC (UEFA Conference League)
Sunday 23 August v Aston Villa KO 2.00pm
Thursday 27 August v TBC (UEFA Conference League)
Saturday 5 September v Leeds United KO 3.00pm
Saturday 19 September v Arsenal KO 3.00pm
Saturday 17 October v Crystal Palace KO 3.00pm
Saturday 7 November v Brentford KO 3.00pm
Saturday 28 November v Newcastle United KO 3.00pm
Saturday 12 December v Everton KO 3.00pm
Saturday 19 December v Ipswich KO 3.00pm
2027
Saturday 2 January v Manchester United KO 3.00pm
Wednesday 6 January v A.F.C Bournemouth KO 8.00pm
Saturday 23 January v Manchester City KO 3.00pm
Saturday 6 February v Hull City KO 3.00pm
Saturday 20 February v Tottenham Hotspur KO 3.00pm
Wednesday 3 March v Fulham KO 8.00pm
Saturday 20 March v Coventry City KO 3.00pm
Saturday 17 April v Chelsea KO 3.00pm
Saturday 1 May v Nottingham Forest KO 3.00pm
Saturday 8 May v Sunderland KO 3.00pm
Sunday 23 May v Liverpool KO 3.00pm
There may be other games scheduled and these, along with any changes to the above dates and times will be advertised before the day of the game.
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
31 July 2026
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