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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 (U7922 Church Street, Old Heathfield)
(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
Church Street – 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 14 September 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 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7152 Burdett Road, Jarvis Brook)
(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
Burdett Road – from the junction with B2100 Crowborough Hill to the junction with U7152 Forest Rise.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 16 September 2026 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 16 and 17 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7369 Tilsmore Road, Heathfield)
(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
Tilsmore Road – from the junction with U7602 Ghyll Road to the junction with A265 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 U7368 Mill Road – U7602 Ghyll Road.
The Order commences 14 September 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 14 and 16 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7587 Piccadilly 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
Piccadilly Lane – from the junction with C211 East Street to the junction with C14 Newick 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 C211 East Street – C14 Fletching Street, High Street, Station Road, Stone Cross, Newick Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 15 September 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 15 and 16 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C252 Church Road, Crowborough)
(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
Church Road – 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 C11 Croft Road – C252 South View Road – A26 Beacon Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 15 September 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 15 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (Skyline Events London to Brighton Cycle Ride)
(Special Event) Order 2026
To enable Skyline Events to hold the London to Brighton cycle event on Sunday 13 September 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 impose restrictions on the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure – from 00:01hrs to 23:59hrs on 13 September 2026
C203 Upper Beacon Road & C203 Ditchling Road, Ditchling – from the junction with B2112 Clayton Road to the Brighton & Hove county boundary.
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 south via Ditchling Road toward Coldean Lane. Turn right onto Coldean Lane. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Carden Avenue. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A27 ramp to Worthing/London/Hove/A23. Merge onto A27. Take the ramp to A23/London/Brighton/Gatwick Airport. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto A27. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto London Road/A23. Slight left onto A273. Turn right onto B2112 Clayton Road and vice versa.
Access by emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A22 Whitesmith/Holmes Hill, East Hoathly/ 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 length of road; Temporary Road Closure
Whitesmith/Holmes Hill – from the junction with C13 Park Lane to the junction with B2124 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 A22 Holmes Hill, Golden Cross, The Dicker, Boship roundabout, Hailsham bypass, Diplocks roundabout, Hailsham bypass, Arlington Eagles roundabout, Polegate Road, Hailsham Road – A22(T) Cop Hall roundabout – A27(T) Eastbourne Road, Lewes Road, Drusillas roundabout, Lewes Road, Eastbourne Road, Beddingham roundabout, Ranscombe Hill, Southerham roundabout – A26 Southerham Road, Cuilfail Tunnel, Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout, Malling Street, Malling Hill, Malling Down, Uckfield Road, Rose Hill, Lewes Road – A22 Little Horsted roundabout, Uckfield bypass, Eastbourne Road, The Shaw roundabout, East Hoathly bypass, South Street and vice versa.
The Order commences 14 September 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 14 and 26 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A259 South Coast Road/Brighton Road, Peacehaven/Newhaven)
(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 Coast Road/Brighton Road – from the junction with A259 South Coast Road to the junction with A259 Brighton 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 eastbound via A259 South Coast Road – A259 Marine Drive (BHCC) – B2118 Roedean Road (BHCC) – Wilson Avenue (BHCC) – C9260 Warren Road (BHCC) – B2123 Falmer Road (BHCC) – B2123 The Drove, University roundabout – A27(T) Brighton Road, Ashcombe roundabout, Lewes bypass, Southerham roundabout, Ranscombe Hill, Beddingham roundabout – A26(T) Newhaven Road, Beddingham Road, New Road – A26 New Road – A259 Drove Road, Station Approach, The Drove, South Way and westbound via A259 Lewes Road, North Way, The Drove – A26 New Road – A26(T) New Road, Beddingham Road, Newhaven Road, Ranscombe Hill, Southerham roundabout – A27(T) Lewes bypass, Ashcombe roundabout, Brighton Road – B2123 The Drove – B2123 Falmer Road (BHCC) – C9260 Warren Road (BHCC) – Wilson Avenue (BHCC) – B2118 Roedean Road (BHCC) – A259 Marine Drive (BHCC) – A259 South Coast Road.
The Order commences 14 September 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 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7857 Palesgate Lane, Crowborough)
(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
Palesgate Lane – from the junction with B2157 Green Lane to the junction with B2100 Rotherfield 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 B2157 Green Lane – B2100 Crowborough Hill, Rotherfield Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 1 September 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 1 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C255 Beeches Farm Road, Isfield)
(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
Beeches Farm Road – from the junction with C10 Mill Hill to the junction with C9 Buckham 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 C9 Buckham Hill – C10 Mill Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 September 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 10 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C14 Tidebrook Road, Wadhurst/Rushers Cross, Mayfield)
(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
Tidebrook Road – from the junction with C568 Lake Street to the junction with B2100 Best Beech 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 C568 Lake Street – A267 Mayfield Road – B2100 Wadhurst Road, Best Beech Hill and vice versa.
The Order commenced 19 January 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 1 and 2 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C9 Down Street, Piltdown)
(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
Down Street – from the junction with A272 Batts Bridge Road to the junction with U7498 Picketts 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 C9 Nether Lane – A22 High Street, Fords Green Road, Courtlands Road, Horney Common Road, Maresfield bypass – A272 Batts Bridge Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 2 September 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 2 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C651 Cinder Hill, 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
Cinder Hill – from the junction with A275 Chailey Green Road to the junction with C651 Oxbottom 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 C651 Oxbottom Lane – A272 Station Road – A275 East Grinstead Road, Chailey Green Road and vice versa.
The Order commenced 5 May 2026 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 2 and 4 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C214 Swing Gate Hill, Burwash Common)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 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
Swing Gate Hill – from the junction with C275 Spring Lane to the junction with A265 Heathfield 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 C214 Witherenden Hill, Station Road – C83 Cottenden Road – C212 Battenhurst Road, Shrub Lane – A265 High Street, Paygate, Heathfield Road and vice versa.
The Order commenced 30 October 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 3 and 4 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5861 Sutton Avenue/U5916 Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven)
(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
Sutton Avenue/Roderick Avenue – from the junction with A259 Sutton Avenue roundabout to the junction with U5845 Heathy Brow.
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 U5845 Heathy Brow – U5931 Ambleside Avenue – U5921 Kirby Drive – U5824 Telscombe Cliffs Way – A259 South Coast Road, Sutton Avenue roundabout and vice versa.
The Order commences 1 September 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 1 and 12 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A267 Horam Road, Horam)
(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
Horam Road – from the junction with A267 Eastbourne Road to the junction with C114 Chiddingly 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 A267 Horam Road, High Street, Little London Road, Cross In Hand Road – B2102 High Street, Lewes Road – B2192 Lewes Road, Heathfield Road – A22 Eastbourne Road, The Shaw roundabout, East Hoathly bypass, South Street, Whitesmith, Holmes Hill, Golden Cross, The Dicker, Boship roundabout – A267 New North Street, North Street, Eastbourne Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 1 September 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 1 and 2 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C203 Beacon Road/Upper Beacon Road/Ditchling Road, Ditchling)
(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
Beacon Road/Upper Beacon Road/Ditchling Road – from the junction with B2112 South Street to the junction with C203 Ditchling Road (BHCC).
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 C203 Ditchling Road (BHCC) – C4780 Coldean Lane (BHCC) – A27(T), Lewes Road, Brighton Road, Ashcombe roundabout – A277 Brighton Road – A275 Nevill Road, Offham Road, The Street – B2116 Ditchling Road, Lewes Road – B2112 South Street and southbound via B2112 South Street – B2116 Lewes Road, Ditchling Road – A275 The Street, Offham Road, Nevill Road – A277 Brighton Road – A27(T) Ashcombe roundabout, Brighton Road, Brighton Bypass Slip Off – C4500 Carden Avenue South roundabout (BHCC), Carden Avenue North roundabout (BHCC) – C4780 Coldean Lane (BHCC) – C203 Ditchling Road (BHCC).
The Order commences 2 September 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 2 and 3 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
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
28 August 2026
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