Map of works area
Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. We will soon be carrying out drainage works in Lewes Road, Wych Cross, to help alleviate flooding.
When do they start?
Work will be carried out from Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July 2025 between 9am and 4pm.
Any changes to the dates or times will be displayed on the advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
The works involve ditch clearance and reinforcement, as well as replacing broken drainage pipes and root cutting.
How will this impact highway users?
We will be working from outside the entrance to property ‘Wych Warren’ and continuing approximately 1600 metres south along the A22.
The road will remain open with temporary traffic lights in place for the duration of the works. There will also be a temporary speed reduction in place for the safety of motorists and the operatives on site.
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 notice some noise, flashing lights, or reversing sirens. We will do our utmost to keep this to a minimum.
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.
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-0313-02