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Category: Roads
Carriageway works B2096 Battle Road
Just been informed that these works have been postponed due to machinery breakdown. Temporary traffic lights are in place to maintain safety on site. ESCC Highways are busy rectifying the situation.
Irene – Parish Clerk
B2096 (Battle Road) roadworks 03.08.26 – 15.08.26
ESCC will be carrying out carriageway patching, iron works and kerb adjustments to the B2096 (Battle Road) between Monday 03.08.26 to Saturday 15.08.26, between 7pm and 6am, week nights only. Working between the Swan Pub and Penthurst Lane.
The road will be closed during those hours for through traffic, with a signed diversion route in place via the A271, the A267, the B2203 and vice versa.
Access to properties within the works area will be limited aad managed during working hours. Please speak to the team on site, as arrangements and routes may change as work progresses. Your vehicle may be escorted by site marshalls. This is for properties with direct access within the closure area only and there will be no through route.
Irene – Parish Clerk
Roadworks B2096 Earlsdown 16-18 February 2026
Good afternoon
I am writing to advise that we will be carrying out bridge repairs on the B2096, Battle Road, Earls Down. Work will be carried out from 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026, with possible delays between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
Location details: Carriageway, Verge, Parapet Between Rookery Lane and Prinkle Hill
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Kind Regards
Liz Humphreys
East Sussex Highways Members Services | East Sussex Highways
T: +44 (0)3450 712715 | E: customerservicemanager@eastsussexhighways.com
Ringmer Depot, The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex BN8 5NP
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This Wednesday 17th September: Meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team
(Posted on behalf of Emma Phillips, Police Community Support Officer)
A community meeting is being held at
Dallington Old School Village Hall
on 17th September, 16:00 – 16:45
Please come along and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Also in attendance will be a member of the Roads Safety Team.
This is an opportunity to share your concerns and discuss local issues. We look forward to seeing you there.
Roadworks Battle Road (B2096) 01.10.25 – 07.10.25
Observatory Roadworks postponed
Observatory Road Roadworks Postponed
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Roadworks Observatory Road, Brightling on 15.05.25
Please click on the link below to see details on the roadworks at Observatory Road, Brightling on 15.05.25.
ESCC Highways – Brightling Road Closure 22.04.25-02.05.25
Works will be carried out on the drainage system between 22.04.25 and 02.05.25.
A diversion route will be in place as shown on the link below.
Roadworks Battle Road 22.04.25-02.05.25
National Highways – A21 Roadworks January-March 2025
Dear Stakeholder
We’ll shortly be carrying out resurfacing works to the A21 between Johns Cross and Westfield Lane.
To carry out these works safely there will be overnight closures to the A21 in both directions from Johns Cross to Westfield lane between the hours of 8pm to 6am weeknights only.
Works will be carried out in two sections to reduce impact to local residents and businesses along the A21.
Section one:
Johns Cross to Sedlescombe Golf Club
- Monday 3 February to Tuesday 18 March
Section two:
Marley Lane to Westfield Lane
- Wednesday 19 March to Monday 31 March
Diversions:
Southbound traffic will be diverted onto the A2100, A2690, Mount View Street, Westwood Road, Hastings Road, A259 to rejoin the A21 at Hastings.
Northbound traffic will follow the above diversion in reverse.
Where to find out more
You can visit, https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-east/south-east-maintenance-schemes/ and scroll down to A21 Resurfacing works.
If you have any questions about this work, you can contact National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 open 24/7, who will direct your enquiry to the most appropriate person, or email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk.
Kind regards
South East Scheme Communications
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