Map of works area and diversion route
Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. As part of this, we will be carrying out drainage investigations and repairs to the parapet on Slugwash Lane, Wivelsfield.
When do they start?
Works will be carried out from Wednesday 23 July to Wednesday 20 August 2025 between 9am to 4pm. We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
These works involve repairs to the drainage system, kerbs and carriageway surface, as well as root cutting to clear the drainage system of any blockages.
In addition, we will also be repairing the damaged and deteriorated bridge parapet and clearing overgrown vegetation.
How will this impact highway users?
The team will be working between the junction of Green Road and continuing north to the West Sussex boundary.
Access will be restricted for residents whilst the works are taking place and the road will be closed 24 hours a day due to excavations in the road. Traffic will be diverted via Green Lane, B2112, A272/Rocky Lane, Slugwash Lane and vice versa.
If you need 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.
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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