Decision details

The East Sussex (A265 Cross in Hand Road / High Street / Mutton Hall Hill / Burwash Road, Broad Oak, Heathfield)(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:

Temporary Road Closure
Cross in Hand Road / High Street / Mutton Hall Hill / Burwash Road - from the junction with A265 Heathfield Road to the junction with A267 Cross in Hand 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 A267 Little London Road, High Street, Horam Road, Eastbourne Road, North Street, New North Street – A271 Lower Horsebridge, Upper Horsebridge, Hawkswood Road, Amberstone, New Road, Hailsham Road, Gardener Street, Windmill Hill Road, The Strait, Boreham Hill, Kitchenham Road, Beechdown Wood, North Trade Road - A2100 London Road – A21 (T) – A265 Station Road, Haremere Hill, High Street, Straight Mile, Etchingham Road, High Street, Paygate, Heathfield Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 15 April 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 from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs between 15 & 25 April 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

Publication date: 10/04/2026

Date of decision: 10/04/2026