Map of works area
We are pleased to advise that, starting Monday 2 September 2024, East Sussex County Council working in partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places, will be carrying out major highway improvement works to connect Queensway Gateway to the A21 Sedlescombe Road North, via Whitworth Road.
What are we doing?
From the 2 September 2024, Junction Road will be permanently closed to road traffic and turned into a public right of way and cyclepath. By transforming this road into a right of way it is intended this will help alleviate the congestion along the Ridge, particularly around the entrance of Junction Road.
In addition, the two sections of Whitworth Road will be connected, enabling traffic to travel directly from Queensway to the A21 Sedlescombe North.
Works will also involve major improvements to the A21 Sedlescombe North,with new traffic signals being installed and to improve both turns into the A21.
The works are expected to be completed by the 31 December 2024.
Road closures,diversions and temporary traffic control
UPDATE on 6 November 2024
We’ve made some changes to our planned traffic management for this scheme. The temporary traffic signals on the A21 Sedlescombe Road North will be staying in place as we continue with carriageway widening, drainage, kerbing, and installing ducting for traffic signals.
We’re currently working with our delivery partners to plan the next phase of work, which will be carried out using overnight closures. We’ll be writing to the local community again soon with more information.
We continue to work to minimise disruption to motorists and local residents, and thank you for your patience during this time.
The below information will also be updated soon.
Monday 2 – Tuesday 3 September: The A21 Sedlescombe Road North will be closed between the entrance to Dunelm and the junction of the A28 Westfield Lane. The road will be closed between 8pm and 6am during these dates.
A diversion route will be in place via A21 – A2100 The Ridge West, A2690 Queensway, A2690 Combe Valley Way, A2691 Mount View Street, A2036 Wrestwood Road, A259 Hastings Road, A2102 London Road, A21 and vice versa (Please see map below).
Map showing the diversion route
Tuesday 3 September – Friday 1 November: Temporary traffic signals will be in place at the junction of Junction Road and the A21 Sedlescombe Road North. These will be in place 24 hours a day during this period.
Sunday 29 - Monday 30 September: The A21 Sedlescombe Road North will be closed between the entrance to Dunelm and the junction of the A28 Westfield Lane. The road will be closed between 8pm and 6am during these dates.
Monday 18 November – Tuesday 31 December: The A21 Sedlescombe Road North will be closed between the entrance to Dunelm and the junction of the A28 Westfield Lane. The road will be closed between 8pm and 6am during these dates.
Please be aware: Maplehurst Road will be accessible for emergency vehicles and residents only during these works. Access for residents of Maplehurst Road, Maplehurst Close and Maple Heights will be available via The Ridge ONLY.
To ensure unimpeded blue light access to the Conquest Hospital from both directions, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be in place at the junction of the A21 Sedlescombe Road North and Maplehurst Road to ensure this is not being used as a through route. If any non emergency vehicles are noted to be entering this junction this will be reported to Sussex Police via Operation Crackdown.
The above dates and traffic mamagement on the highway is being continiuously reviewed to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.
Local Businesses: All businesses along Whitworth Road will remain open as usual, and our team on site will be able to assist with any access concerns.
Accessibility: There will be no impact or changes to footway crossing points.
Parking: Where required, we will put out ‘no parking’ signs and cones to advise where parking is restricted. Please do not park in these locations as it will cause delays to the works.
Public transport: Buses will be diverted via Harrow Lane. No bus stops will be affected.
Weather: All of these works are subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress.
We understand these works can be disruptive and noisy, however, we will endevour to use noise and vibration reduction methods and plant where possible and monitor noise levels
We would like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption this work may cause, and to thank the local community for its continued patience.
Should you have any concerns regarding these works, please do not hesitate to contact us on queenswaygateway@balfourbeatty.com or call us 24/7 on 0345 60 80 193. Please be aware, once these works are completed, this email address will be closed.
Please let us know how we did by leaving feedback. Please note you will be redirected to the East Sussex County Council consultation website.