Map showing works area and diversion route
When do they start?
Work will take place from Monday 19 May to Friday 27 June 2025.
We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What does the work involve?
As you may be aware, these works involve rebuilding the headwall that has collapsed. The headwall supports the retaining wall and embankment surrounding the bridge.The team will also be restoring the railings to resemble the historic railings from before the collapse.
The works will take approximately 6 weeks to complete, and the railings can only be manufactured after the headwall reconstruction has been completed as they are made to measure.
How will this impact highway users?
Vehicle access to the road will remain restricted for the duration of the works, however further restrictions will be implemented for pedestrians. This is due to the limited safe working space in the area. Safety is our priority, and restricting pedestrian access will enable us to keep both our staff and road users safe.
Traffic will continue to be diverted via Straight Half Mile, High Street, School Hill, A272 Budletts Lane, Millwood Lane and vice versa.
If you need vehicle 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 slight delay while we make it safe for you to pass, and your vehicle is escorted by site marshalls. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. Once the work is complete the road will be opened to all traffic.
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.
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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