Decision details

The East Sussex (A2029 Market Street & U5116 Market Lane, Lewes)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2021

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To allow SGN and UKPN to install new connections, 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 lengths of road;

Decision:

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible. Access for Emergency Vehicles will not be affected.

The Order commences on 8 March 2021 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken consecutively between 8 & 19 March 2021 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

Alternative options considered:

Temporary Road Closures
Market Street – From its junction with A277 High Street to its junction with U5116 Market Lane.
Diversion for vehicles on Eastgate Street via B2193 Friars Walk – B2193 Lansdown Place – B2193 Station Street – A2029 Fisher Street – A2029 West Street.
Diversion for vehicles on Western Road via A277 High Street – A2029 Fisher Street – A2029 West Street.
Diversion for vehicles on High Street via A277 Western Road – A275 Nevill Road – A275 Offham Road – A2029 West Street.

Market Lane – From its junction with A2029 Market Street to its junction with A2029 Fisher Street.
Diversion for vehicles on Market Street via A2029 North Street – A2029 Little East Street – A2029 Eastgate Street – B2193 Friars Walk – B2193 Lansdown Place – B2193 Station Street – A2029 Fisher Street.
Diversion for vehicles on Fisher Street via A2029 West Street – A2029 North Street – A2029 Little East Street – A2029 Eastgate Street – A277 High Street (School Hill) – A2029 Market Street.

Publication date: 26/02/2021

Date of decision: 05/03/2021