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 works on Slugwash Lane, Wiveslfield.
When do they start?
Works will be carried out from Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026, between 8am and 5pm. We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
We will be root cutting and replacing broken drainage pipes and covers, as well as repairing the kerbs and carriageway, to alleviate flooding and improve water flow in the area.
How will this impact highway users?
We will be working between the entrance to the property ‘Abbots Leigh’ and Green Road.
Access will be restricted to residents while we are working, with traffic diverted via the A272, the B2112 & vice versa.
For 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 short delay while we make it safe for you to pass, and your vehicle will be escorted by site marshals. 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.
Buses: Any affected bus services have been informed and will be diverted.
Waste collection: Access will be granted for any waste collection.
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.
One.Network Permit reference - EA002MW-0311-04