Decision details

The East Sussex (A26 Cuilfail Tunnel / Southerham Road, Lewes)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

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 A27 Southerham roundabout.

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 eastbound via A27(T) Lewes bypass, Ashcombe roundabout – A275 Brighton Road – A277 Western Road, High Street – A2029 Market Street, North Street, Little East Street - A26 Phoenix Causeway, Brooks Road roundabout, Malling Street, Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout and westbound via A26 Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout, Malling Street, A26 Brooks Road roundabout, Phoenix Causeway – A2029 Eastgate Street - A277 High Street, Western Road - A275 Brighton Road - A27(T) Ashcombe roundabout, Lewes bypass, Southerham roundabout.

The Order commences 13 June 2025 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 13 & 14 June 2025
On 12 & 13 September 2025
On 12 & 13 December 2025

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

Publication date: 13/06/2025

Date of decision: 13/06/2025