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 Forest Lane, Punnett’s Town.
When do they start?
Works will be carried out from Monday 15 September to Friday 19 September 2025 between 8am and 5pm. 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 reinstating grips which help channel surface water away from the carriageway and into the ditch, as well as excavating a new ditch, to help alleviate flooding.
How will this impact highway users?
We will be working from the junction of Blackdown Road and continuing approximately 370 metres Northeast to the end of the lane and access will be restricted to residents while we are working.
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.
Waste collection: Access will be granted for any waste collection.
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 reference - EA002R-FOREST-LANE-03