Decision details

The East Sussex (A2021 Whitley Road, Eastbourne)(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 BT Openreach 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
Whitley Road - from the junction with U2169 St Philips Avenue to the junction with U2170 Annington 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 A2021 Whitley Road, Bedfordwell Road, Lewes Road, Prideaux Road, Kings Drive, Rodmill roundabout - A2280 Cross Levels Way, Upperton Farm roundabout, Cross Levels Way, Broadwater roundabout, Cross Levels Way - A22 Lottbridge roundabout - A2290 Lottbridge Drove, Birch roundabout, Lottbridge Drove - A259 Seaside roundabout, Seaside and vice versa.

The Order commences 31 August 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 on 31 August 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Publication date: 29/08/2025

Date of decision: 29/08/2025