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The East Sussex (A26 Cuilfail Tunnel / Southerham Road, Lewes)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

06/03/2026 - The East Sussex (A26 Cuilfail Tunnel / Southerham Road, Lewes)(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

A26 Cuilfail Tunnel / Southerham Road - from the junction with A26 Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout to the junction with A27 Southerham roundabout

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 eastbound via A27(T) Lewes bypass, Ashcombe roundabout - A275 Brighton Road - A277 Western Road, High Street – A2029 Market Street, North Street, Little East Street – A26 Phoenix Causeway, Brooks Road roundabout, Malling Street, Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout and westbound via A26 Cuilfail Tunnel roundabout, Malling Street, Brooks Road roundabout, Phoenix Causeway – A2029 Eastgate Street - A277 High Street, Western Road - A275 Brighton Road - A27(T) Ashcombe roundabout, Lewes bypass, Southerham roundabout.

The Order commences 13 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 as detailed below depending upon the weather conditions.

On 13 & 14 March 2026
On 12 & 13 June 2026
On 11 & 12 September 2026
On 11 & 12 December 2026
On 12 & 13 March 2027
On 11 & 12 June 2027

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