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East Sussex Area - Various Temporary Road Closures & One Way Restrictions
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (C270 Five Chimneys Lane, Hadlow Down)
(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
Five Chimneys Lane – from the junction with C11 School Lane to the junction with A272 Curtains 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 Curtains Hill – C11 School Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 5 October 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 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C279 Rookery Lane, Rushlake Green)
(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
Rookery Lane – from the junction with U7278 Colliers Green to the junction with B2096 Earls Down.
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 B2096 Earls Down, Carricks Hill, Battle Road, Woods Corner – C18 South Lane – C277 Bluekiln Road, Redpale, North Road – C16 White Horse Road, Bodle Street Road, Back Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 5 October 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 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7410 Sandhill Lane, Warbleton)
(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 continues temporarily to close the following length of road:
Temporary Road Closure
Sandhill Lane – from the junction with C16 White Horse Road to the junction with U7923 Churches Green 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 U7410 Sandhill Lane – C16 White Horse Road – U7923 Churches Green Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 5 October 2026 and is made following the issuing of a Temporary Notice dated 24 August 2026 and a Temporary Successive Notice dated 14 September 2026 under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The Order lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated the closure will be in place between 7 October and 5 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2101 Bicycle Arms Road, High Cross, 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 length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Bicycle Arms Road – from the junction with U7570 Sheriffs Lane to the junction with A267 Argos 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 B2101 High Cross, Mayfield Road, South Street – B2100 High Street, Church Road, Rotherfield Road – C11 Western Road, Walshes Road, Fermor Road – C254 Hurtis Hill, Sheep Plain – A26 Beacon Road, Eridge Road – C70 Bunny Lane – A267 Frant Road, Frant Green Road, Mayfield Road, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield Road, Tunbridge Wells Road, Argos Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 8 October 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 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2096 Battle Road, Warbleton)
(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
Battle Road – from the junction with C15 Middle Lane to the junction with C279 Rookery 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 B2096 Battle Road, Cade Street, Battle Road – A265 Burwash Road – B2203 Tower Street, Hailsham Road, Maynards Green Road, High Street – A267 High Street, Horam Road, North Street – B2104 North Street – A271 Lower Horsebridge, Upper Horsebridge, Hawkswood Road, Amberstone, New Road, Hailsham Road, Gardner Street, Windmill Hill Road, The Strait, Boreham Hill, Kitchenham Road, Beechdown Wood – B2096 Kane Hythe Road, Darwell Hill, Battle Road, Woods Corner, Battle Road, Carricks Hill, Earls Down and vice versa.
The Order commences 2 October 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 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7564 Bigknowle Hill, Broad Oak, Heathfield)
(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
Bigknowle Hill – 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 22 October 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 26 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5014 Wellingham 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
Wellingham Lane – from the junction with C677 Barcombe Mills Road to the junction with A26 Uckfield 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 Uckfield Road – C677 Barcombe Mills Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 19 October 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 19 and 23 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7511 Beechy Road, Blackboys)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.3
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
Beechy Road – from the junction with U7405 Hollow 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 B2192 Lewes Road – U7510 Bushbury Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 19 October 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 19 and 20 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C14 West Street, Mayfield)
(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
West Street – from the junction with C14 High Street to the junction with C14 Stone Cross.
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 Stone Cross, Station Road, High Street and vice versa.
The Order commences 19 October 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 19 and 28 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7584 Meres Lane, Five Ashes)
(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
Meres Lane – from the junction with A267 Heathfield Road to the junction with A267 Mayfield 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 U7584 Leeds Lane – A267 Mayfield Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 20 October 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 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5151 St John Street, Lewes)
(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
St John Street – from the junction with A2029 West Street to the junction with U5151 Lancaster 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 A2029 West Street, North Street – U5150 North Street – U5151 Lancaster Street.
The Order commences 21 October 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 23 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7669 Hawkhurst Lane, Waldron)
(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
Hawkhurst Lane – from the junction with U7405 Hollow Lane to the junction with C13 Moat 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 U7669 Hawkhurst Lane – C13 Moat Lane, Scallows Lane – U7027 Laundry Lane – U7405 Hollow Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 19 October 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 19 and 23 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2096 Battle Road/Cade Street/ Earls Down/Carricks Hill/Woods Corner/Darwell Hill/ Kane Hythe Road, Heathfield/Chapel Cross/ Punnetts Town/ Three Cups Corner/Dallington/Netherfield)
(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
Battle Road/Cade Street/Earls Down/Carricks Hill/Woods Corner/ Darwell Hill/ Kane Hythe Road – from the junction with A271 Beechdown to the junction with A265 Burwash 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 A271 Beechdown Wood, Kitchenham Road, Boreham Hill, The Strait, Windmill Hill Road, Gardner Street, Hailsham Road, New Road, Amberstone, Hawkswood Road, Upper Horsebridge, Lower Horsebridge – B2104 North Street – A267 New North Street, North Street, Eastbourne Road, Horam Road, High Street – B2203 High Street, Maynards Green Road, Hailsham Road, Tower Street – A265 Burwash Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 19 October 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 19 October and 4 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7081 Church Farm Lane, Chalvington)
(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
Church Farm Lane – for its full length.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.
The Order commences 22 October 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 & 23 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2109 Avis Road, Newhaven) (One Way) Order 202*
NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County Council propose to make an Order under Sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers.
The effect of the Order would be to formalise the existing one-way traffic arrangement on the northern slip road at the northern end of B2109 Avis Road, Newhaven, where the slip road connects with the A26. The proposal is intended to maintain road safety and facilitate the safe passage of all road users
SCHEDULE ONE – One way traffic
| The northern slip road at the northern end of B2109 Avis Road, Newhaven, connecting with the A26 | From the A26 slip road towards Avis Road |
A copy of the draft Order, plan showing the affected length of road and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order may be inspected at County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE during normal office hours and online at the East Sussex County Council consultation website: https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/b2019-avis-road-newhaven-one-way-restriction Any person wishing to make an objection, support the proposal or make other representation concerning this proposal must do so in writing, together with the grounds on which it is made, to East Sussex County Council, Communities Economy & Transport, Parking, D Floor, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE or by email to TROs@eastsussex.gov.uk quoting reference TRO/552 to arrive no later than Friday 23 October 2026.
Philip Baker, Deputy Chief Executive, Governance Services Department, County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1 UE
2 October 2026
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