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 temporarily close the following length of
road;
Temporary Road Closure
Uckfield Bypass - from the junction with A26 Lewes Road to the
junction with U7403 Bradfords Lane.
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 A22 Eastbourne Road,
The Shaw roundabout, East Hoathly bypass, South Street, Whitesmith,
Holmes Hill, Golden Cross, The Dicker, Boship roundabout, Hailsham
bypass, Diplocks roundabout, Hailsham bypass, Arlington Eagles
roundabout, Polegate Road, Hailsham Road – A27(T) Cop Hall
roundabout, Eastbourne Road, Lewes Road, Eastbourne Road,
Beddingham roundabout, Ranscombe Hill, Southerham roundabout
– A26 Southerham Road, Cuilfail Tunnel, Cuilfail Tunnel
roundabout, Malling Street, Malling Hill, Malling Down, Uckfield
Road, Rose Hill, Lewes Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 24 September 2025 and lasts for a period of 18
months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken from 22:00hrs
to 04:00hrs as detailed below depending upon the weather
conditions.
Between 24 & 26 September 2025
Between 30 September & 2 October 2025
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Publication date: 19/09/2025
Date of decision: 19/09/2025