Decision details

The East Sussex (U7094 Old Willingdon Road / C40 Jevington Road, Friston)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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 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 lengths of road;

Decision:

Temporary Road Closures
Old Willingdon Road - from the junction with C40 Jevington Road to Friston Field.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 9 February & 13 March 2026.

Jevington Road - from the junction with A259 Friston Hill to Friston Place Cottages.
Diversion via C40 Jevington Road, Wannock Road - A2270 Eastbourne Road, Willingdon Road, Crossways roundabout, Willingdon Road, Upperton Road - A259 The Goffs, High Street, Church Street, East Dean Road, Eastbourne Road, Friston Hill and vice versa.
Restriction is anticipated to be in place between 19 January & 20 February 2026.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.

The Order commences 19 January 2026 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.


Publication date: 16/01/2026

Date of decision: 16/01/2026