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
Cross in Hand Road / High Street / Mutton Hall Hill / Burwash Road
- from the junction with A265 Heathfield Road to the junction with
A267 Cross in Hand Road.
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 A267 Little London
Road, High Street, Horam Road, Eastbourne Road, North Street, New
North Street – A271 Lower Horsebridge, Upper Horsebridge,
Hawkswood Road, Amberstone, New Road, Hailsham Road, Gardener
Street, Windmill Hill Road, The Strait, Boreham Hill, Kitchenham
Road, Beechdown Wood, North Trade Road - A2100 London Road –
A21 (T) – A265 Station Road, Haremere Hill, High Street,
Straight Mile, Etchingham Road, High Street, Paygate, Heathfield
Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 15 April 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 from 20:00hrs
to 06:00hrs between 15 & 25 April 2026 depending upon the
weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Publication date: 10/04/2026
Date of decision: 10/04/2026