Map of work area
UPDATE: 28 AUGUST 2026
Ahead of the main works starting on Monday 14 September, we'll be carrying out some preparation work on Friday 11 September to help everything run as smoothly as possible. This work will take place under three-way temporary traffic lights at the B2124 junction between 7pm and 6am. By completing this work in advance, we're hoping to reduce the amount of time the road needs to be closed during the main scheme and minimise disruption for residents and road users.
The works will then be completed in the following phases:
- Monday 14 September – Lewes Road/B2124 junction closed
- Tuesday 15 September – Closure north of the Lewes Road/B2124 junction, with access maintained to the junction
- Wednesday 16 September – Closure north of the Lewes Road/B2124 junction, with access maintained to the junction
- Thursday 17 September – Full closure of the Lewes Road/B2124 junction and surrounding work area to allow us to safely reinstate the road markings
- Friday 18 September – Closure north of the Lewes Road/B2124 junction, with access maintained to the junction
We are aiming to complete the works within this first week. However, we have kept the closure period in place until Friday 25 September as a contingency for any unforeseen circumstances, such as poor weather, which can sometimes affect highway works.
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We’ll soon be carrying out carriageway works on the A22 Whitesmith, Chiddingly.
When do they start?
Work will be carried out from Monday 14 September - Saturday 26 September 2026 between 8pm and 6am.
We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
These works involve targeted carriageway patching and footway repairs to improve the overall condition of the road.
How will this impact highway users?
We’ll be working between the Woodland Centre and the BP Garage.
The road will be closed to through traffic with a signed diversion route in place via the A26, A27 & vice versa.
For safety, access to properties within the works area will be limited and managed during our working hours. If you need access, please speak to the team on site, as arrangements and routes may change as work progresses.
Please bear in mind, there could also be a delay while the area is made safe for you to pass and your vehicle may be escorted by site marshalls. This is for properties with direct access within the closure area only and there will be no through route.
Please be polite and respectful to the site teams, they are working to keep everyone safe.
Information for residents and businesses
Buses: We’ve liaised with local bus services. Please check their websites for updates.
Noise: Properties close to the carriageway may notice some noise, flashing lights, or reversing sirens. We will do our best to keep this to a minimum.
Parking: If required, we will put out ‘no parking’ signs and cones on the site to advise where parking is restricted. Please avoid parking in these locations as it will delay our works.
Weather: All of these works are subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress of the works.
Properties close to the carriageway may experience a temporary disturbance as this can be a noisy process and those properties may experience flashing lights and reversing sirens.
We would like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption this work may cause, however this forms part of our continuing improvement for the East Sussex highway network. Should you have any concerns regarding these works, you can contact us at eshcomms@balfourbeatty.com.
Please let us know how we did by leaving feedback. Please note you will be redirected to the East Sussex County Council consultation website.
One.Network Permit references - EA101HM-0431A-02 & EA101HM-0431B-02