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;
A26 Cuilfail Tunnel / Southerham Road - from
the junction with A26 Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout to the junction
with A27 Southerham roundabout
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 eastbound via A27(T) Lewes
bypass, Ashcombe roundabout - A275 Brighton Road - A277 Western
Road, High Street – A2029 Market Street, North Street, Little
East Street – A26 Phoenix Causeway, Brooks Road roundabout,
Malling Street, Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout and westbound via A26
Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout, Malling Street, Brooks Road roundabout,
Phoenix Causeway – A2029 Eastgate Street - A277 High Street,
Western Road - A275 Brighton Road - A27(T) Ashcombe roundabout,
Lewes bypass, Southerham roundabout.
The Order commences 13 March 2026 and lasts for a period of 18
months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken as detailed
below depending upon the weather conditions.
On 13 & 14 March 2026
On 12 & 13 June 2026
On 11 & 12 September 2026
On 11 & 12 December 2026
On 12 & 13 March 2027
On 11 & 12 June 2027
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Publication date: 06/03/2026
Date of decision: 06/03/2026