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 lengths of road;

Decision

Temporary Road Closures
Cornwallis Terrace / Devonshire Road - from the junction with U3181 Priory Street to the junction with U3169 South Terrace.
Station Road - from the junction with U3182 Devonshire Road for 20 meters.
Diversion via U3181 Priory Street – A21 Cambridge Road, Bohemia Road, London Road, Sedlescombe Road North - A2101 St Helens Road, Park Gates roundabout, Queens Road - U3169 South Terrace.

Havelock Road - from the junction with U3182 Devonshire Road to the junction with A21 Harold Place.
Diversion via U3181 Priory Street – A21 Cambridge Road, Bohemia Road, London Road, Sedlescombe Road North - A2101 St Helens Road, Park Gates roundabout, Queens Road, Albert Road - A259 Denmark Place - A21 Harold Place.

Middle Street - for its full extent.

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 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 24 & 29 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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