Map of works area
Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. As part of this, we will be carrying out carriageway works on the A271 Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham.
When do they start?
Work will be carried out from Monday 11 May to Saturday 23 May 2026, between 7pm - 7am. We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
The works involve resurfacing, ironwork adjustments, gully cleaning, kerb repairs, verge marker post replacements, high friction surfacing (HFS) and road marking refreshments.
How will this impact highway users?
We will be working in the following locations:
Lower Horsebridge- between the Boship roundabout and Horsebridge Mill Bus stop.
London Road- between the A271 junction and number 283.
Access will be restricted to residents while we are working, with traffic diverted via the A22, the A295, the B2104 & vice versa.
Lane closures will also be in place on the Boship roundabout to assist with the closure.
For access, please approach the closure point and speak to the site team. This is for access only and there will be no through route. There may be a short delay while we make it safe for you to pass, and your vehicle will be escorted by site marshals. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Information for residents and businesses
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.
Waste collection: Access will be granted for any waste collection where possible.
Public Transport: Local bus services have been informed of these works and will be diverted.
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.
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