Purpose

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;

Decision

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 & 15 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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