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 drainage works on Earls Down and Rookery Lane, Rushlake Green.
When do they start?
Works will be carried out from Monday 13 October to Friday 7 November 2025 between 9:30am and 4pm. We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
We will be root cutting and installing new drainage pipes and covers to help alleviate flooding.
How will this impact highway users?
Earls Down: We will be working from the junction of Battle Road continuing approximately 230 metres East. The road will remain open with temporary traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.
Rookery Lane: We will be working from the junction of Battle Road and continue approximately 360 metres South West. Access will be restricted to residents while we are working with traffic diverted via Marklye Lane, the B2096 and vice versa.
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.
Buses: Any affected bus services have been informed and will be diverted.
Waste collection: Access will be granted for any waste collection.
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 reference - EA002MW-0248-RC-B-04 & EA002MW-0248-LIGHTS-A-04