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
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 & 26 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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