Decision details

The East Sussex (B2159 Battle Road, St Leonards)(Temporary Footway Closure, Temporary One-Way Traffic & Temporary 20mph Speed Limit) Order 2021

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 East Sussex Highways to maintain the running lane width by utilising some of the footway and to maintain safe traffic flow following the installation of highway protection measures, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Section 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily bring into force the following restrictions:-

Decision:

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for southbound traffic via U3071 Ashbrook Road – U3070 Old Harrow Road – A21 Sedlescombe Road North – B2159 Battle Road.

The Order commences 1 June 2021 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated the restrictions will be in place between 1 June & 9 July 2021.

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

Alternative options considered:

Temporary Footway Closure
Battle Road – opposite its junction with U3066 Duke Road to no. 21.

Temporary One-Way Traffic and Temporary 20mph Speed Limit
Battle Road – from the junction with U3067 Paynton Road to the rear of no. 13 Silverlands Road.

Publication date: 21/05/2021

Date of decision: 28/05/2021