Decision details

The East Sussex (A26 Eridge Road, Eridge, Boars Head)(Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit) Order 2026

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

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 continues to temporarily restrict all traffic using the following lengths of road to a speed not exceeding 40 mph:

Decision:

Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit
Eridge Road – from the junction with U7468 The Forstal to the junction with A26 Eridge Road.

The Order commences 9 April 2026 and is made following the issuing of a Temporary Notice dated 26 February 2026 and a Temporary Successive Notice dated 19 March 2026 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 the restriction will be in place between 9 & 17 April 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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Publication date: 07/04/2026

Date of decision: 03/04/2026