Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex.
We’ll soon be carrying out urgent drainage and carriageway works on Netherfield Road and Netherfield Hill, Battle.
When do they start?
Work will be carried out from Monday 23 March to Tuesday 31 March 2026, between 8am and 4pm, with no weekend working.
Any changes to the dates or times will be displayed on the advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
The works involve replacing damaged sections, remove roots and re-line the underground drainage system. We’ll also be cutting back overgrown vegetation to allow water to flow freely.
These works will be immediately followed by carriageway repairs due to deterioration caused by water ingress and prepare the area for surface dressing later in the year.
How will this impact highway users?
We will be working between London Road and Wattles Wish.
Access will be restricted to residents while we are working, with traffic diverted via the the B2096, the A271 and the A2100, and vice versa.
Should you need assistance during the works, please speak to the site team. 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.
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.