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
Sedlescombe Road North - from the junction with U3072 Upper Church Road to the junction with U3070 Old Harrow 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 A21 Sedlescombe Road North - A2692 Whitworth Road - A2690 Queensway - A2100 The Ridge West, The Ridge - B2093 Conquest roundabout, The Ridge, Old London Road - A259 Old London Road, The Bourne, East Beach Street, East Parade, Marine Parade, Pelham Place, Breeds Place, Fountain roundabout, Denmark Place - A2101 Albert Road, Queens Road, Park Gates roundabout, St Helens Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 19 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 19 & 21 August 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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