Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
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;
Temporary Road Closure
Eastbourne Road - from the junction with B2192 Lewes Road to the
junction with U7403 Bradfords Lane.
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 B2192 Lewes Road,
Terrible Down Road, The Broyle, Lewes Road, Ringmer Road - A26
Malling Down, Malling Hill, Malling Street, Cuilfail Tunnel
roundabout, Malling Street, Malling Hill, Malling Down, Uckfield
Road, Rose Hill, Lewes Road - A22 Little Horsted roundabout,
Uckfield bypass & vice versa.
The Order commences 26 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 between 26
& 28 January 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on
0345 60 80 193.
Publication date: 23/01/2026
Date of decision: 23/01/2026