Decision details

The East Sussex (A259 South Way/ U5960 Railway Approach/ A259 The Drove, Newhaven)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Prohibition of Left Turn) 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 carry out carriageway resurfacing and traffic signal upgrade 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 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.

The Order commences 2 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 works will be undertaken from 2000hrs to 05:00hrs between 2 June & 9 July 2021 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Alternative options considered:

Temporary Road Closures
South Way – from the junction with A259 the Drove (Swing Bridge) to the junction with A259 Brighton Road.
Diversion via A26(T) Newhaven to Beddingham – A27(T) Beddingham to Falmer – B2123 The Drove – Warren Road (Brighton) – Wilson Avenue (Brighton) – A259 Marine Drive (Brighton) – A259 Marine Drive – A259 South Coast Road – A259 Brighton Road.

The Drove (westbound) – from A259 B&Q Roundabout to the junction with A259 South Way
Diversion via A259 Drove Road - A26(T) Newhaven to Beddingham – A27(T) Beddingham to Falmer – B2123 The Drove – Warren Road (Brighton) – Wilson Avenue (Brighton) – A259 Marine Drive (Brighton) – A259 Marine Drive – A259 South Coast Road – A259 Brighton Road.

Temporary Prohibition of Left Turn
Railway Approach – no left turn onto A259 Station Approach
Diversion via A259 Station Approach – A259 Drove Road - A26(T) Newhaven to Beddingham – A27(T) Beddingham to Falmer – B2123 The Drove – Warren Road (Brighton) – Wilson Avenue (Brighton) – A259 Marine Drive (Brighton) – A259 Marine Drive – A259 South Coast Road – A259 Brighton Road.

Publication date: 21/05/2021

Date of decision: 28/05/2021