East Sussex Highways are working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to improve safety at the existing zebra crossing in Sea Road. It is proposed to reposition the zebra crossing further south so that it lies halfway between Endwell Road and Jameson Road. This re-location will allow motorists to carry out a full turn before stopping (if required) at the crossing and therefore increasing safety. The crossing is currently used by pupils as they walk to and from school.
The new zebra crossing will be widened to 5 metres, as well as having dropped kerbs, tactile paving and guard rails on the eastern footpath to assist pedestrians. Flashing amber lights on black and white poles, as well as zig zag road markings, will alert motorists. The proposed width of 5 metres allows for the zebra crossing to be converted to a parallel crossing should a cycle route be introduced in the future.
However, in order to implement the above design proposals, modifications to the layout of Sea Road will be required, notably reducing the length of both the existing dual use parking and time limited parking, an overall loss of 3 parking spaces. This will allow for the positioning of the crossing which is currently not possible due to the limited space along Sea Road. In order to implement these parking changes, we wish to implement a new Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) a draft of which is contained on this web page.
Should you wish to make comment on the proposals, please complete the online feedback form. This is the formal consultation following on from the initial consultation that we carried out between 25 February and 25 March 2022. Please note you will be redirected to the East Sussex County Council consultation website.
The deadline for receiving comments and observations is Friday 22 November 2024.
Attached are the plans detailing the TRO restrictions (including diagrams).