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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 (U5571 Delves Close, Ringmer)
(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
Delves Close – 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 2 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7080 Hempstead Lane, Hailsham)
(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
Hempstead 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 4 November 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 4 and 6 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C411 Downash Road, Hailsham)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 No.3
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
Downash Road – from the junction with C411 Station Road to the junction with C411 Saltmarsh 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 C411 Downash Road, Saltmarsh Lane – B2104 Ersham Road – A295 South Road, George Street – C411 Station Road and vice versa.
The Order commenced 2 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7853 Cackle Street, Maresfield)
(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
Cackle Street – from the junction with U7855 Tylers Lane to the junction with A22 Horney 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 A22 Horney Common Road – U7855 Tylers Lane and vice versa. The Order commences 2 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5655 Town Littleworth Road, Barcombe)
(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
Town Littleworth Road – from the junction with C205 Cooksbridge Road to the junction with U5654 Markstakes 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 U5654 Markstakes Lane – A275 South Street, South Road, Resting Oak Hill – C205 Deadmantree Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 2 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6906 Willingford Lane, Burwash)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
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
Willingford Lane – from the junction with A265 Heathfield Road to Perch Hill Farm.
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 C212 Perrymans Lane, Kings Hill Road, School Hill – A265 High Street, Paygate, Heathfield Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 November 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 3 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5484 Marine Parade, Seaford)
(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
Marine Parade – from the junction with A259 Buckle Bypass to the railway bridge.
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 A259 Buckle Bypass, Claremont Road – U5479 Claremont Road – U5484 Marine Parade and vice versa.
The Order commences 5 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C120 The Street, Litlington)
(Temporary Road Closure) 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
The Street – from the junction with C120 Litlington 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 – C39 North Street, Waterloo Square, High Street, Whiteway, Alfriston Road – A259 Eastbourne Road – C120 Litlington Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 2 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7191 Summerfields Avenue, Hailsham)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
To allow Southern Water Services Limited 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
Summerfields Avenue – from the junction with B2104 London Road to the junction with U7191 Forest View.
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 U7191 Summerfields Avenue – B2104 London Road, Summerheath Road – U7127 Western Road – U7191 Sussex Avenue and vice versa.
The Order commenced 24 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 2 and 6 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7072 Old Road, Hailsham)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
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
Old Road – from the junction with P8678 Nodes Lane to the junction with U7073 Squab 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 U7072 Old Road – A271 New Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 18 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7897 Dewlands Hill, 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
Dewlands Hill – from the junction with C209 Willinghurst Lane 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, Willinghurst Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 18 November 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 18 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A277 Market Street/A2029 High Street, Lewes)
(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
Market Street/High Street – from the junction with B2193 Station Street to the junction with A277 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 A277 High Street, Western Road – A275 Nevill Road – A2029 Offham Road, White Hill, Mount Pleasant, West Street.
The Order commences 15 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A267 Little London Road, 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
Little London Road – from the junction with A267 Cross in Hand Road to the junction with B2203 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 B2203 High Street, Maynards Green Road, Hailsham Road, Tower Street – A265 Mutton Hall Hill, High Street, Cross in Hand Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 15 November 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 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A295 George Street/C411 Station Road/ A295 North Street, Hailsham)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
To allow Hailsham Roadways 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
George Street – from the junction with U7215 Victoria Road to the junction with C411 Station Road.
Diversion via A295 North Street, High Street, Battle Road – A271 Hawkswood Road, Upper Horsebridge, Lower Horsebridge – A22 Boship roundabout, Hailsham Bypass, Diplocks roundabout, Hailsham Bypass, Arlington Eagles roundabout – A295 South Road.
Station Road – from the junction with A295 George Street to the junction with U7215 Deer Paddock Lane. Diversion via C411 Station Road, Downash Road, Saltmarsh Lane – B2104 Ersham Road – A295 South Road, George Street and vice versa.
North Street – from the junction with A295 South Road to the junction with A295 North Street.
Diversion via A295 North Street, High Street, Battle Road – A271 Hawkswood Road, Upper Horsebridge, Lower Horsebridge – A22 Boship roundabout, Hailsham Bypass, Diplocks roundabout, Hailsham Bypass, Arlington Eagles roundabout – A295 South Road 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 16 November 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 16 and 20 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A275 Resting Oak Hill, Cooksbridge)
(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
Resting Oak Hill – from the junction with C205 Deadmantree Hill to the junction with U5658 Wickham 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 southbound via A275 South Road, South Street, 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 and northbound via A275 Cooksbridge Road, The Street, Offham Road – A2029 Offham Road, White Hill, Mount Pleasant, West 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, South Street, South Road.
The Order commences 16 November 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 16 and 28 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A275 Cooksbridge Road, Cooksbridge)
(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
Cooksbridge Road – from the junction with C205 Deadmantree Hill 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 southbound via A275 Resting Oak Hill, South Road, South Street, 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 and northbound via A275 The Street, Offham Road – A2029 Offham Road, White Hill, Mount Pleasant, West 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, South Street, South Road, Resting Oak Hill.
The Order commences 16 November 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 16 and 28 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (Lewes Bonfire) (Special Event) Order 2026
To facilitate the holding of the Lewes Bonfire celebrations, to reduce the disruption to traffic likely to be caused by the event and for the expediency and safety of the participants, the travelling public and other highway users, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 16A to C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily impose restrictions in Lewes and the surrounding area in the following lengths of road:-
Temporary Road Closures from 16.45hrs on 5 November to 01.00hrs on 6 November 2026
A275 (A277) Brighton Road – from the junction with A27(T) (Ashcombe roundabout) extending northwards via A275 Nevill Road to B2116 Plumpton Road, Offham.
Diversion via A275 – A272 – A22 – A27(T) and vice versa.
U5065 Southerham Lane – from the junction with A27(T) to A26 Cliffe Industrial Estate.
Diversion via A27 – A22 – B2192. U5137 Mayhew Way, Southdowns Road, Brooks Road – from the junction with U5127 Church Lane to A26 Brooks Road roundabout.
C7 Kingston Road, Bell Lane, Winterbourne Hollow – from the junction with C324 Well Green Lane to the junction with A275 Brighton Road.
Diversion via C324 Wellgreen Lane – A27(T) Ashcombe roundabout and vice versa.
U5012 Hamsey Lane – at the junction with A275.
Diversion via A275.
C8 The Drove – from the junction with U5012 Hamsey Lane to the junction with A275. Diversion via A275.
Temporary Prohibition of Waiting (Including verges and footways) from 12.00hrs on 5 November to 02.00hrs on 6 November 2026
A26 – from the junction with A27 Southerham roundabout, northwards including the Cuilfail Tunnel to the junction with C112 Ham Lane encompassing the existing permanent prohibition of waiting order located on Malling Hill. Including the A26 lay-bys.
B2192 – from the junction with A26 Earwig Corner to the junction with C113 New Road.
C7 – from the junction with C324 Wellgreen Lane northwards to the junction with A277 at the Prison crossroads including Bell Lane and Winterbourne Hollow, encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting orders located on Southover High Street and Bell Lane.
C324 Ashcombe Lane & Wellgreen Lane – from the junction with Ashcombe roundabout (A27) to the junction with C7.
A275 – from the junction with A27 Ashcombe roundabout to the junction with A277 at the Prison crossroads extending northwards on the A275 to the junction with U5072 Malthouse Way, Cooksbridge encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting located on the A275 (A277) Brighton Road and the A275 Nevill Road, including bays on Nevill Road.
B2116 Ditchling Road – from the junction with A275 The Street to the junction with C110 Plumpton Lane.
U5137 Brooks Road, South Downs Road, Mayhew Way and Church Lane – from the junction with Phoenix Causeway to the junction with Malling Down, encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting on these roads. U5065 Southerham Lane – from the junction with A27(T) to the pinch point outside Unit 24, Cliffe Industrial Estate.
The temporary prohibition of waiting restriction and temporary road closure restriction will include the roads and their junctions off the A26 between A27 Southerham roundabout to the junction with B2192 Earwig Corner, including the junctions with U5137 Church Street, U5135 Mill Road, U5134 Spences Lane, U5134 Orchard Lane, U5136 The Spinneys, U5164 Wheatsheaf Gardens, U5138 Daveys Lane, U5139 Thomas Street, U5160 Cliffe Industrial Estate and U5143 South Street.
Temporary Prohibition of Loading and Unloading & Parking, cyclists (including prohibition of disabled parking) from 12.00hrs on 5 November to 02.00hrs on 6 November 2025 in the roads listed below. Parked vehicles may be removed.
Bell Lane
High Street
Mountfield Road
St Anne’s Crescent
Brighton Road
John Street
Nevill Road
St John’s Terrace
Brooks Road
Juggs Close
North Street
St Pancras Road
Cliffe High Street
Juggs Road
Offham Road
Stansfield Road
Cockshut Road
Kingston Road
Phoenix Causeway
Station Street
Commercial Square
Lancaster Street
Potters Lane
Sun Street
East Street
Landport Road
Prince Edward’s Road
The Course
Eastgate Street
Lansdown Place
Priory Street
West Street
Friars Walk
Little East Street
Railway Lane
Western Road
Garden Street
Malling Street
South Downs Road
White Hill
Grange Road
Market Street
Southover High Street
Winterbourne
Ham Lane
Morris Road
Spital Road
Hollow
The Order will be in force from 12.00hrs on 5 November until 02.00hrs on 6 November 2026.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, unless otherwise directed by the police for operational reasons. Vehicular access will be at the discretion of Sussex Police e.g. care workers, medical, social services and pre-identified BSG members.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C208 Horebeech Lane/C406 Laundry Lane & C208 Marle Green, Horam)
(30mph and 40mph Speed Limit) Order 2026
NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, which will reduce the speed limit in the following length of road;
SCHEDULE ONE – 30mph Speed Limit
C208 Horebeech Lane, Horam - from its junction with the A267 Little London Road, southeastwards to a point 6 metres north-west of its junction with Laundry Lane.
SCHEDULE TWO – 40 mph Speed Limit
C406 Laundry Lane, Horam - from its junction with C208 Horebeech Lane, north-eastwards for a distance of 270 metres
C208 Marle Green, Horam - from a point 6 metres north-west of its junction with C406 Laundry Lane, south-eastwards for a distance of 737 metres
A copy of the Order which will come into effect on 2 November 2026, plan showing the lengths of road, the order being revoked and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order may be inspected in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm and online at;
https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/horebeech-lane-horam-extension-of-30mph-speed-limi
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act of 1984, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Road Traffic Regulation Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks of 30 October 2026, apply to the High Court for this purpose.
If you have any questions, require further information or would like paper copies of the proposals please telephone Transport Development Planning on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (Public Footpath Little Horsted 1, Little Horsted 3 (part), Uckfield 10a (part), Uckfield 10b, Uckfield 11) (Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2026
To protect public safety during a housing development in accordance with planning approval WD/2023/2939 / MRM’, the Secretary of State has extended the above East Sussex County Council’s Order made on 24 April 2026 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
The whole of Public Footpath Little Horsted 1 will be closed to all users between TQ 4576 2011 and TQ 4650 2008 for a distance of 790 metres.
Part of Public Footpath Little Horsted 3 will be closed to all users between TQ 4668 1955 and TQ 4675 1960 for a distance of 100 metres.
Part of Public Footpath Uckfield 10a will be closed to all users between TQ 4718 2005 and TQ 4701 1985 for a distance of 285 metres.
The whole of Public Footpath Uckfield 10b will be closed to all users between TQ 4701 1985 and TQ 4676 1964 for a distance of 345 metres.
The whole of Public Footpath Uckfield 11 will be closed to all users between TQ 4701 1985 and TQ 4656 1998 for a distance of 505 metres.
An alternative route for Little Horsted 3 (part) and Uckfield 10a (part) and 10b will be available to the area to the East, being south-east from TQ 4668 1955 on Little Horsted 3 in Horsted Green Park, north along the underpass of the Uckfield Bypasss (A22), then west and north around the development to rejoin 10a at Boothland Wood and vice versa, as signposted and shown on the closure map.
The closure will be in force for 18 months from 2 November 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.
Philip Baker, Deputy Chief Executive, Governance Services Department, County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1 UE.
30 October 2026.
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