Decision details

The East Sussex (B2104 Langney Rise, Eastbourne)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic and Temporary Footbridge & Footway Closure) 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 East Sussex Highways to remove and replace the overhead footbridge, 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;

Decision:

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians via the signal controlled pedestrian crossing on B2104 Langney Rise, vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via B2104 Friday Street – B2104 Willingdon roundabout – B2191 Willingdon Drove – A22 Shinewater roundabout – A22 Highfield Link – A2290 Lottbridge roundabout – A2290 Lottbridge Drove – A2290 Birch roundabout – A2290 Lottbridge Drove – A259 Seaside roundabout – A259 Seaside – A259 St Anthonys Avenue – A259 Langney roundabout – B2104 Langney Rise and vice versa.

The Order commences 17 May 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 as detailed above depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Alternative options considered:

Temporary Road Closure
Langney Rise – from its junction with B2191 Hide Hollow to Esso Garage.
This closure is scheduled to be in place from 28 - 31 May 2021 and from 30 July - 2 August 2021.

Temporary Footway Closure
Langney Rise – from its junction with B2191 Hide Hollow to Esso Garage.
This closure is scheduled to be in place from 17 May - 13 August 2021.

Temporary Footbridge Closure
Langney Rise – entire length of the footbridge
This closure is scheduled to be in place from 17 May - 13 August 2021.

Publication date: 07/05/2021

Date of decision: 14/05/2021