Maria Caulfield MP is reminding and urging residents in the villages along the C7 to be prepared for overnight road closures in June to allow road resurfacing to take place. East Sussex Highways will be carrying out road surface repairs on the C7 from 1st June to 27th June each […]
Dramatic news came from the Department of Transport this week when they requested a meeting with Maria Caulfield MP and the leaders of plans to restore the Lewes to Uckfield Railway Line following a submission to the Restore Your Railway Fund earlier this year. The £48 billion Restoring Your Railways […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 13 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Monday 1 to Friday 5 June (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure […]
To serve key workers who need to travel on May Bank Holiday (Monday 25th May), Stagecoach will be running the current Monday to Saturday service on most routes.Unfortunately there are a few routes that they cannot operate on Monday 25th May:Route 649 in Canterbury will not operateRoute 93 in the Dover area […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 14 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Starting Monday 25 May 08:00 to 18:00 daily for 21 days Lane […]
HIGHWAYS crews in East Sussex have been pulling out all the stops to keep the county’s roads in tip-top condition during the coronavirus lockdown. Taking advantage of lower than normal traffic levels, East Sussex Highways workers have worked flat out to fill more than 6,000 potholes since lockdown was declared […]
We have some notification from the Railways about a new timetable coming into force on Sunday. “From 17 May 2020, the UK rail industry will introduce a new timetable, to support the United Kingdom’s efforts to tackle coronavirus. The focus is on increasing space for key workers, safely and reliably. […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 15 weeksFull closure of J10 exit slip Northbound Diversion to J9 and back Southbound to Junction 10. Monday 18 to Sunday 24 (inclusive) 08.00 to 18.00Lane 1 closure on Gatwick […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Tuesday 12 May 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 16 weeks Full closure of Northbound J10 exit slip Diversion to J9 and back. Monday 11 to Friday 15 May (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure of J9 entry slip […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May – 20:00 to 05:00 Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley Link Diversion to M25 J8, back to J6 and follow A22 diversion. Monday 4 to Thursday 7 May (inclusive) – 20:00 […]
We have been sent some information from Brighton and Hove Bus Company- and it’s not just about Buses! Do take a look at their Community pages; there is some really useful information, ideas and links. “Thank you once again for sharing all the really helpful information which is on our […]
Please do as much as you can online rather than by phone.Links to websites are in full so they can be copied and pasted into your internet browser’s top line. 1) From Lewes District Council –Southdown provides free mental health phone & video support sessions to those 16+. Find out […]
View Post The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday 27 April to Thursday 30 April (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound Diversion for M25: A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25. Diversion for […]
We have receiceived a brief update on Govia Thameslink Railway. ” To support key workers, this week has seen the introduction of additional train services to support the workforce of a hospital disinfectant manufacturer in Billingshurst and additional early morning replacement bus services between Reigate and Redhill. Our timetable team […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 April (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23. Diversion for Gatwick for J10 M23 […]
Tragically, many families across the UK have already lost loved ones to Covid-19. GTR were devastated to learn that two GTR families are among them, with two of their dedicated colleagues passing away this week. They are doing everything they can to support their families. GTR know Covid-19 will harm […]
This an update received from the local train company. It is interesting to note that while demand for train travel has dropped by 90%, the same is true for Brighton Buses. Probably not good for train and bus companies but good for society. Please do not use public transport in […]
The M23 will have no lane or full closures from Saturday 4th until Monday 20 April. Opening of an extra lane Road users will be able to use four lanes in each direction on the M23 by 1 April 2020. A 50 mph speed limit will remain in place during […]
WITH temperatures set to rise this weekend visitors are being urged to stay away from Camber Sands and help stem the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite the Government putting social distancing restrictions being in place, large numbers of people descended on the area over the Mothering Sunday weekend.In response, […]
View Post This is the latest statement from Angie Doll who is Managing Director, Southern and Gatwick Express and GTR Executive lead on COVID-19 and is explaining the future plans of the local train services. GTR is the parent company of Southern rail who run the local services so these […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. 56 Hour Closure – Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March 20:00pm to 01:00am Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25. Diversion […]
Car parks that service Camber Sands in East Sussex will be closed until further notice to discourage large numbers of people travelling to the beach. In an attempt to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), from the end of today (Monday, March 23) visitors will no longer be able […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. This message covers the period Monday 23 to Thursday 26 March inclusive. Monday 23 to Thursday 26 March (inclusive) 21:00 to 05:00 Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne […]
This was a road closure item published last week. However having used the road this week the road was open and work looked completed with tree clearance. Buses are scheduled to run normally on Sunday 22nd March so presumably the scheduled closure will not take place. Listen to Seahaven FM […]
56 Hour Closure – Friday 20 to Monday 23 March (inclusive) 21:00pm to 05:00am Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23. Diversion for Gatwick at J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. We have only just received this information. Monday 16 to Thursday 19 March 21:00pm to 05:00am Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23. […]
‘ A GOVERNMENT pledge to prioritise improvements to two major routes through East Sussex has been welcomed by the county council. New funding to develop plans for a potential upgrade of the A27 between Lewes and Polegate and safety improvements on the A21 north of Hastings was announced by the […]
The dualing of the A27 took a step closer today as during the Budget announcement on more road funding the project was included by the Department for Transport in RIS2 and RIS3 Funding programmes. The Road Investment Strategy 2 (RIS2) includes plans to dual the northbound carriageway between the Polegate […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. We have only just received this information. Monday 9 March to Friday 13 March (incl) 21:00pm to 05:00am Full closure from J10 to J8 + all associated slip roads Northbound Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, B2028, […]
56 Hour Closure Friday 6 March to Monday 9 March (incl) 21:00pm to 05:00am Full closure from J8 to J10 Southbound and all associated slip roads from the M25. Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23. Diversion for Gatwick, traffic continues on […]
Edinburgh-London service with all female crew and two carriages of women employees LNER will be rebranding the famous Flying Scotsman service as the Flying Scotswoman service for an exclusive Edinburgh to London service on Friday to mark International Women’s Day 2020. To demonstrate their commitment to gender diversity, the Flying […]
EAST Sussex’s ‘highways heroes’ have been battling through the elements to keep the county’s roads safe and keep traffic moving. As the county endures the wettest winter in 20 years and after the wettest February on record, reports of potholes have surged with East Sussex Highways crews fixing more than […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. 56 Hour Closure Friday 28 February to Monday 2 March 21:00pm to 05:00am Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, B2028, A22 and join at J6 […]
Following months of campaigning GTR have agreed with Maria Caulfield MP that in May’s new timetable the Lewes to London journeys will run with 8 carriages as opposed to 4. Currently the Lewes to London service runs with 4 carriages that are connected to another 4 carriages at Haywards Heath. […]
The re-opening of the Lewes to Uckfield railway line, known as BML2, came a step closer following a meeting between Maria Caulfield MP and the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at the launch of the Restoring Your Railway fund. The Lewes to Uckfield line is eligible to be considered as part […]
A new Charitable Interest Organisation (CIO) has been formed to meet significant identified need for transport in the Havens area (Saltdean to Seaford and surrounding villages).Havens Community Cars, a volunteer car driver scheme, is currently recruiting and training drivers who will volunteer for a few hours per week and will […]
People are being invited to have their say on potential changes to the licensing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles in the district. Lewes District Council has launched the consultation over a proposal to convert all private hire and hackney carriage licences to dual driver licences. If proposed changes […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Sunday 16 February 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of J9 exit slip Northbound. 1st Diversion via J10, Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way. 2nd Diversion via J6 M25 and back to J9 on M23. Monday 17 […]
SCHEMES to encourage cycling, walking and public transport use will benefit from a major funding boost. East Sussex County Council’s Active Access for Growth (AAfG) programme has been awarded an additional £400,000 of Government money, which will allow it to continue until March 2021. The programme allows the county council […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Saturday 8 February 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link. Diversion to M25 J8 back to J7. Sunday 9 February 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of the J9 exit slip on M23 Northbound. Diversion […]
TEMPORARY traffic lights are to be put in place to ease traffic problems on a key coastal route between Seaford and Eastbourne. Heavy queuing traffic has been reported in recent weeks on the westbound A259 at Exceat Bridge, a knock-on effect of the closure of Alfriston High Street for water […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Saturday 25 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link. Diversion to J8 on the M25, back to J7 anticlockwise. Sunday 26 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) 21:00pm to 5:00am […]
HOLDERS of concessionary bus passes in East Sussex are being warned invalid or out-of-date passes will no longer be accepted from this spring. From April, bus drivers won’t accept passes which have been cancelled, reported lost or stolen, replaced with a newer pass or which don’t work because they’re damaged. […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Sunday 19 to Friday 24 January (inclusive) 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of Gatwick Spur + outer ring management on South terminal roundabout + lane 3 ring road North coming out of Gatwick. Diversion via Airport Way, A23 […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Saturday 11 January 8:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of the J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back. Monday 13 to Friday 17 January (inclusive) 9:00pm to 5:00am Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips at […]
PLANS to increase on-street parking charges for the first time in more than a decade will be decided by a senior councillor this month. Cllr Claire Dowling, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for transport and environment, will be asked to approve changes to the cost of parking permits and […]
Monday 6 to Friday 10 January 2020 – 21:00 to 05:00am The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Attached is a map which may help you to pinpoint the location of these works. Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound. […]
