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East Sussex Area - Various Traffic & Footpath Closures
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
The East Sussex (Public Footpath Herstmonceux 31a)
(Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2026
To protect public safety during water main installation works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following footpath:
Temporary Footpath Closure
The whole of Public Footpath Herstmonceux 31a will be closed between TQ 6428 1230 (Windmill Hill Road) and TQ 6422 1216 (Herstmonceux 2/31b) for a distance of 150 metres.
An alternative route will be available approximately parallel to the east of the closed section.
The Order is made following the issuing of a Temporary Notice under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Act 1984, as amended.
The closure will be in force for 6 months from 6 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 footpath still be unavailable to use.
If you require any further information, you should telephone the Rights of Way Office on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7406 Pounsley Hill, Hadlow Down)
(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
Pounsley Hill – from the junction with C508 Chapel Lane to the junction with U7405 Gun 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 U7406 Shepherds Hill – U7404 Pound Lane – B2102 Framfield Road, High Street – C508 Chapel Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 23 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 23 and 25 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C326 Shortgate Lane, Laughton)
(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
Shortgate Lane – from the junction with B2192 The Broyle to the junction with U7663 Common 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 B2192 The Broyle – B2124 Laughton Road – U7663 Common Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 24 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 24 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2193 Station 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
Station Street – from the junction with B2193 Station Road 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 B2193 Station Road, Priory Street, Southover High Street – C7 Bell Lane, Winterbourne Hollow – A277 Western Road, High Street and vice versa.
The Order commences 25 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 25 and 27 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2239 Mayfield Flat, Heathfield)
(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
Mayfield Flat – from the junction with B2102 Lewes Road to the junction with A267 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 A267 Mayfield Road – B2102 High Street, Lewes Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 24 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 24 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C212 Shrub Lane, Burwash)
(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
Shrub Lane – from the junction with C212 Battenhurst 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 C212 Battenhurst Road – C83 Cottenden Road – C214 Station Road, Witherenden Road, Swing Gate Hill – A265 Heathfield Road, Paygate, High Street and vice versa.
The Order commences 23 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 23 and 25 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7579/C209 Stonehurst Lane, Five Ashes/Hadlow Down)
(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
Stonehurst Lane – from the junction with U7580 Skippers Hill to the junction with C209 Stockland 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 C209 Waghorns Lane – C11 School Lane – A272 Main Road, Summer Hill – A267 Mayfield Road – U7580 Skippers Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 24 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 24 November and 1 December 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5473 Church Lane, Seaford)
(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
Church 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 commenced 16 June 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 9 and 11 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2026 Straight Half Mile, Maresfield)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
To allow ADH Groundworks Ltd to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Straight Half Mile – from the junction with C34 Batts Bridge Road to the junction with A22 Lampool roundabout.
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 Maresfield Bypass – C34 Batts Bridge Road and vice versa. The Order commences 9 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 9 and 13 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2100 Station Road, Town Row, Rotherfield)
(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
Station Road – from the junction with B2100 Catts Hill to the junction with B2101 South 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 B2100 Catts Hill – A267 Mayfield Road, Tunbridge Wells Road, Argos Hill – B2101 Bicycle Arms Road, High Cross, Mayfield Road, South Street and vice versa.
The Order commences 6 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 6 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7585 Nursery Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield)
(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
Nursery Lane – from the junction with B2102 Lewes Road to the junction with U7869 Riverside.
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 U7869 Riverside – U7586 Sheepwash Lane – B2102 Lewes Road – B2239 Mayfield Flat and vice versa.
The Order commences 6 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 6 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7213 Swan Road, 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
Swan Road – from the junction with C411 Station Road to the junction with U7719 Archery Walk.
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 U7213 Swan Road – C718 Mill Road, Old Swan Lane – C411 Station Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 9 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 9 and 26 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C15 Middle Lane, Warbleton)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2
To allow BT Openreach to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Middle Lane – from the junction with C16 Rushlake Green to the junction with B2096 Battle 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 C15 Middle Lane – C16 Rushlake Green, Marklye Lane, Chapel Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 12 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 12 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 No.2
To allow Network Rail 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 – 80 metres either side of 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 U5484 Marine Parade – A259 Buckle Bypass, Claremont Road – U5479 Claremont Road – U5484 Marine Parade and vice versa. The Order commences 9 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 9 and 10 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U5931 Ambleside Avenue, Telscombe Cliffs)
(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
Ambleside Avenue – from the junction with A259 South Coast Road to the junction with U5853 St Peters Avenue.
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 South Coast Road – U5930 Central Avenue – U5853 St Peters Avenue and vice versa.
The Order commences 10 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 10 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U7406 Sharlands Lane, Blackboys)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow BT Openreach to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Sharlands Lane – from the junction with B2102 Lewes Road to the junction with C508 Chapel 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 C508 Chapel Lane – B2102 High Street, Lewes Road and vice versa.
The Order commenced 26 August 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 10 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C211 Scotsford Hill/C406 Scotsford Road, Mayfield)
(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
Scotsford Hill/Scotsford Road – from the junction with C211 East Street to the junction with C406 Street End 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 Witherenden Road, Waterloo Road – C214 Witherenden Hill, Swing Gate Hill – A265 Heathfield Road, Burwash Road – C406 Scotsford Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 10 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 10 and 11 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C407 Spout Hill/Town Row Green, Rotherfield)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow BT Openreach to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Spout Hill/Town Row Green – from the junction with C407 Cowford Bridge Lane to the junction with B2100 Catts 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 B2100 Catts Hill – A267 Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield Road, Frant Green Road, Frant Road – C70 Bunny Lane – A26 Eridge Road – C12 Sham Farm Road, Blackdon Hill – C407 Cowford Bridge Lane and vice versa.
The Order commenced 17 November 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 11 November 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 additional/amended fixture times below will have the above Order restrictions imposed on the roads as listed from 4 hours before the commencement of the event held at The American Express Community Stadium 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.
Saturday 14 November 2026 BHAWFC v Liverpool (WSL) KO 5.15 pm
This is the rescheduled fixture originally to be held Sunday 15 November 2026 BHAWFC v Liverpool (WSL) KO 2.00pm.
Sunday 13 December 2026 BHAFC v Everton KO 2.00 pm This is the rescheduled fixture originally to be held Saturday 12 December 2026 BHAFC v Everton KO 3.00pm.
Sunday 20 December 2026 BHAFC v Ipswich KO 2.00pm This is the rescheduled fixture originally to be held Saturday 19 December 2026 BHAFC v Ipswich KO 3.00pm.
Access for residents on these roads will not be affected. For matches played behind closed doors the restrictions stated above may not apply.
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.
6 November 2026.
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