Calendar of Future Roadworks
For more information on any of these roadworks please visit https://www.eastsussexhighways.com/roadworks
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Old Ghyll Road, Heathfield
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 on Old Ghyll Road, Heathfield.
When do they start? Works will be carried out on Tuesday 10 June and Wednesday 11 June 2025 between 9am and 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 CCTV surveys of the underground drainage system and clearing the pipework with high pressured water.
How will this impact highway users? The team will be working the entire length of this road. Access will be restricted to residents while we are working. If you need access, please approach the closure point and speak to the site team. This is for access only. 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.
Cross in Hand Road, Heathfield, East Sussex
22 May - 23 May
Delays likely - Multi-way traffic signals
Name: Cross In Hand Road, Heathfield
Location: Cross In Hand Road
Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks
Responsibility for event: East Sussex County Council
Current status: Planned
Witherenden Road, Mayfield, East Sussex
23 May - 23 May
Delays likely - Diversion route
Name: Diversion
Location: Witherenden Road
Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks
Responsibility for event: East Sussex County Council
Current status: Planned
Cross in Hand Road, Heathfield, East Sussex
22 May - 23 May
Streetworks / License - Streetworks, Delays likely
Traffic management: None/signing only
Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks
Works location: Cross in Hand Road, Heathfield, East Sussex
Responsibility for works: Trooli
Current status: Planned
Works reference: Unknown
Ghyll Road, Heathfield, East Sussex
21 May - 23 May
Roadworks, Delays likely
Traffic management: Traffic control (multi-way signals)
Responsibility for works: Openreach
Current status: Advanced planning
Works reference: BC411001WG8G461C
Pages Hill, Heathfield, East Sussex
22 May - 23 May
Roadworks, Delays likely
Traffic management: Traffic control (multi-way signals)
Responsibility for works: Trooli
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: UY004OIS_HEAB063307
Firgrove Road, Cross In Hand, East Sussex
21 May - 23 May
Roadworks, Delays possible
Traffic management: Traffic control (give & take)
Responsibility for works: South East Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: EB009-B999
Cross In Hand Road, Heathfield
Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. As part of this, we’ll soon be carrying out drainage works on Cross In Hand Road, Heathfield.
When do they start? Work will be carried out from Monday 23 June to Friday 4 July 2025 between 9am and 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 root cutting and repairs in the drainage system to alleviate flooding in the area.
How will this impact highway users? The team will be working from the junctions of Little London Road and continue approximately 290 metres North East. The road will remain open with temporary traffic signals will be in place 24 hours a day from 23 June to 27 June due to excavations in the carriageway. From Monday 30 June, the temporary traffic signals will only be in place during the above working hours.
Curtains Hill, Hadlow Down, East Sussex
20 May - 23 May
Delays likely - Diversion route
Name: Diversion
Location: Curtains Hill
Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks
Responsibility for event: East Sussex County Council
Current status: Planned
Ghyll Road, Heathfield, East Sussex
21 May - 23 May
Roadworks, Delays likely
Traffic management: Traffic control (multi-way signals)
Responsibility for works: Openreach
Current status: Advanced planning
Works reference: BC411001WG8G461C
Firgrove Road, Cross In Hand, East Sussex
21 May - 23 May
Roadworks, Delays possible
Traffic management: Traffic control (give & take)
Responsibility for works: South East Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: EB009-B999
Furnace Lane, Heathfield
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 parapet repairs to the bridge on Furnace Lane, Heathfield.
When do they start?
Works will take place from Monday 26 May to Monday 2 June 2025 between 8am and 4:30pm. There are no plans for weekend working. We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What does the work involve?
These works involve repairing the damaged parapet, installing verge marker posts and removing overgrown vegetation.
How will this impact highway users?
The team will be working at two property locations on Furnace Lane, ‘Beckington’ & ‘White Pond Farm’. Access will be restricted for residents whilst the work is taking place, however the road will be re-opened outside of the above times. Traffic will be diverted via Nettlesworth Lane, Church Street, School Hill, Old Heathfield Road, B2096, Marklye Lane, White Birch Lane and vice versa. If you need vehicle 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.
North Street, Punnett’s Town
Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. We will soon be carrying out drainage investigations in North Street, Punnett’s Town, to help alleviate flooding.
When do they start? Work will be carried out on Thursday 22 May 2025 between 9am and 4pm. Any changes to the dates or times will be displayed on the advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing? These works involve a CCTV surveys of the underground drainage system and using high pressured water to clear the pipework.
B2192, Halland to Cross In Hand
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 installing new signage and posts on the B2192 between Halland and Cross in Hand.
When do they start? The work be will carried out in phases, starting from Halland and ending at Cross In Hand. The phases are as below:
Phase 1: Monday 17 February - Lewes Road on the traffic Island at Halland roundabout.
Phase 2: Monday 17 February to Thursday 20 February - Heathfield Road from Halland Roundabout to Branden Farm.
Phase 3: Friday 21 February to Tuesday 25 February - Lewes Road from Branden Farm to
Bushbury Lane.
Phase 4: Wednesday 26 February to Tuesday 11 March - Lewes Road from Bushbury Lane to Sheepwash Lane.
Phase 5: Wednesday 12 March to Friday 21 March - Lewes Road from Sheepwash Lane to Dads Hill.
Phase 6: Monday 31 March to Wednesday 2 April - High Street from Dads Hill to Mayfield Road.
We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
How will this impact highway users? The road will remain open with temporary traffic lights in place between 8am and 4pm.
Information for residents and businesses
Parking: 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.
Battle Road, Heathfield, East Sussex
02 January - 05 April
Delays likely - Temporary speed limit
Name: Battle Road, Heathfield
Location: Battle Road
Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks
Responsibility for event: East Sussex County Council
Current status: In progress
Burwash Road, Heathfield, East Sussex
02 January - 05 April
Roadworks, Delays likely
Traffic management: Traffic control (multi-way signals)
Responsibility for works: South East Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: EB00745376038
1. U7908 Hugletts Lane, Heathfield
U7908 Hugletts Lane, Heathfield from the junction with the B2096 Cade Street for its entire length, works are a distance of approximately 10 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 7th May 2024 to 18th October 2024, works anticipated to take 165 days to complete.
Hugletts Lane is a no through road, a diversion route is not applicable.
2. C16 Chapel Lane, Heathfield
The C16 Chapel Lane, Heathfield, from the junction with the B2096 Battle Road to the junction with the C16 Marklye Lane, works are a distance of approximately 10 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 7th May 2024 to 18th October 2024, works anticipated to take 165 days to complete
Diversion via – C16 Marklye Lane - Rushlake Green – C15 Middle Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
3.C15 Middle Lane, Three Cups Corner, Turners Green, Rushlake Green, Warbleton
The C15 Middle Lane, Three Cups Corner, Turners Green, Rushlake Green, Warbleton from the junction with the B2096 Battle Road to the junction with the C16 Rushlake Green, works are a distance of approximately 1660 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 7th May 2024 to 6th December 2024, works anticipated to take 214 days to complete
Diversion via – C16 Rushlake Green - C279 Rookery Lane – B2096 Earls Down - Battle Road and vice versa.
4.U7278 Goldings Lane, Warbleton
The U7278 Goldings Lane, Warbleton from the junction with the C15 Middle Lane to outside a property known as Turners House, works are a distance of approximately 1660 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 7th May 2024 to 6th December 2024,
works anticipated to take 214 days to complete
Diversion via – C279 Rookery Lane – B2096 Earls Down - Battle Road and vice versa.
5.C406 School Hill, Old Heathfield
The C406 School Hill, Old Heathfield from the junction with the C589 Old Heathfield Road to the junction with the B2096 Cade Street, works are a distance of approximately 540 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 22nd July 2024 to 9th September 2024, works anticipated to take 50 days to complete
Diversion via - C589 Old Heathfield Road – B2096 Cade Street and vice versa.
6.U7909 Upper Greenwoods Lane, Punnetts Town
The U7909 Upper Greenwoods Lane, Punnetts Town from the junction with the U7916 Coldharbour Lane to the junction with the B2096 Battle Road, works are a distance of approximately 20 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 18th October 2024 to 7th July 2025, works anticipated to take 263 days to complete
Diversion via – U7598 North Street – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
7. U7916 Coldharbour Lane, Punnetts Town
The U7916 Coldharbour Lane, Punnetts Town from the junction with the U7909 Upper Greenwoods Lane to the junction with the B2096 Battle Road, works are a distance of approximately 10 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 18th October 2024 to 7th July 2025,works anticipated to take 263 days to complete
Diversion via – U7909 Upper Greenwoods Lane – U7598 North Street – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
8. U7599 Flitterbrook Lane, Punnetts Town
The U7599 Flitterbrook Lane, Punnetts Town from the junction with the U7599 Bakery Lane to the junction with the B2096 Battle Road, works are a distance of approximately 10 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 18th October 2024 to 7th July 2025,works anticipated to take 263 days to complete
Diversion via – U7599 Bakery Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
9. C406 Halley Road, Broad Oak, Heathfield
The C406 Halley Road, Broad Oak, Heathfield from the junction with the A265 Burwash Road to the junction with the B2096 Cade Street, works are a distance of approximately 265 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 6th December 2024 to 30th January 2025, works anticipated to take 56 days to complete
Diversion via – A265 Burwash Road – B2096 Battle Road - Cade Street and vice versa.
10. U7916 Barley Mow Lane, Punnetts Town
The U7916 Barley Mow Lane, Punnetts Town, from the junction with the C16 Marklye Lane to the junction with the B2096 Battle Road, works are a distance of approximately 10 metres. The restriction is anticipated to be in place between 18th December 2024 to 18th January 2025,works anticipated to take 32 days to complete
Dversion via – C16 Marklye Lane - Chapel Lane – B2096 Battle Road and vice versa.
Advance warning signs will be placed on site advising of actual date of works
If you need to discuss this further please contact:
South East Water on 0333 000 0365