Decision details

The East Sussex (A26 Cuilfail Tunnel / Southerham Road, Lewes)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024

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 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;

Decision:

Temporary Road Closure
Cuilfail Tunnel / Southerham Road - from A26 Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout to the junction with U5143 South Street.

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 northbound via A27 Southerham roundabout, Lewes bypass to Ashcombe roundabout – A275 Brighton Road – A277 Lewes High Street – A2029 Market Street, North Street, Little East Street - A26 Phoenix Causeway and southbound via Cuilfail Tunnel – A26 Phoenix Causeway – U5140 Malling Street – U5143 South Street.

The Order commenced 7 June 2024 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 4 & 5 April 2025 from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs

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

Publication date: 27/03/2025

Date of decision: 28/03/2025