1. Home
  2. Decision details

Decision details

The East Sussex (A259 Station Approach, Newhaven)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2019

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To allow Network Rail to carry out civil engineering 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:

The Order commences 14 October 2019 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken overnight as detailed below depending upon the weather conditions.

14 October 2019 to 18 October 2019.
28 October 2019 to 1 November 2019.
4 November 2019 to 8 November 2019.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Alternative options considered:

Temporary Overnight Road Closures - from 19:00hrs to 06:00hrs
Station Approach - 20 metres either side of the level crossing.

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 signed as follows;
Westbound via A259 New Road – A259 Flyover Slip on eastbound – The Drove – B&Q Roundabout – The Drove - South Way - Lewes Road - North Way – The Drove – North Quay
Eastbound via A259 Drove Road – The Drove – South Way – Lewes Road – North Way – The Drove – Flyover slip off – A26 New Road.

Publication date: 08/10/2019

Date of decision: 11/10/2019