Decision details

The East Sussex (A21 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-Sea) (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 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:

Sedlescombe Road North - from the junction with A2101 St Helens Road to the junction with U3016 Harrow 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 northbound via A21 Sedlescombe Road North, London Road - A2102 London Road, Norman Road, Warrior Square - A259 Grand Parade, Marina, Grosvenor Crescent, Bexhill Road - A259(T) Hastings Road, Glyne Gap roundabout - A2036 Hastings Road, Wrestwood Road - A2691 Mount View Street - A2690 Combe Valley Way, Queensway - Whitworth Road - A21 Sedlescombe Road North and southbound via A21 Sedlescombe Road North - Whitworth Road - A2690 Queensway, Combe Valley Way - A2691 Mount View Street - A2036 Wrestwood Road, Hastings Road - A259(T) Glyne Gap roundabout, Hastings Road - A259 Bexhill Road, Grosvenor Crescent, Marina, Grand Parade - A2102 London Road - A21 London Road, Sedlescombe Road North.

The Order commences 23 March 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 23 & 25 March 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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


Publication date: 20/03/2026

Date of decision: 20/03/2026