Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
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 continue the closure on the following length of
road;
Temporary Road Closure
Hempstead Road - from the junction with C41 High Street to the
junction with U7514 Hempstead Rise.
To facilitate this closure, it will be necessary to suspend the
one-way system between Hempstead Rise and The Cinque Ports by
making the road two way for traffic.
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 C41 High Street
– U7514 Grange Road, Hempstead Rise and vice versa.
The Order commences 4 August 2025 and is made following the issuing
of a Temporary Notice dated 23 June 2025 and a Temporary Successive
Notice dated 14 July 2025 under the relevant sections of the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The Order lasts for a
period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is
earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken
between 4 August & 31 December 2025 depending upon the weather
conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Publication date: 04/08/2025
Date of decision: 01/08/2025