The train will become a bus again on Thursday 28th November to Monday December 3rd between Lewes and Seaford affecting the stations at Southease, Newhaven and Seaford areas. Extra time should be allowed for all journeys as the journey time will double. This will affect services all day. Buses on […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Attached below is a map which may help you to pinpoint the location of these works. Sunday 10 November 22:00 to 05:00 Lane closure leading to a full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link. Diversion to M25 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Attached below is a map which may help you to pinpoint the location of these works. Monday 4 November 9pm to 5am For 5 nights, there will be a full closure from junction 8 to 10 southbound between 9pm […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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. Monday 14 to Friday 18 October 21:00 to 05:00 Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound Diversion for […]
Be #deeraware and stay safe on rural roads MOTORISTS in East Sussex are being urged to be ‘deer aware’ to avoid colliding with the creatures on rural roads. Every year there are an estimated 74,000 deer-related traffic collisions in the UK, with the risk of encountering the animals on the […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 21:00 to 05:00 Full closure of J10 exit slip Southbound. Diversion to J10a and back. Additional traffic is expected on the network this weekend due to a large football match at the AMEX […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23 The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. We have added a map below which may be helpful in identifying the location of these works. Friday 20 September to Friday 4 October 16:00 to 16:00 M25 J7 […]
‘Bus shelters are the wrong way around’
A Stagecoach director has criticised the works in Eastbourne town centre – including bus shelters having been installed the wrong way around. This has sparked a public debate; are the bus shelters the right way round or not? Also some kerbs have been replaced by a line of bricks meaning […]
Person hit by train between Eastbourne and Lewes
If you were wondering why there was so much upheaval on the Eastbourne to Lewes line on Saturday 14th it was because a 63 year old woman died after being hit by a train in the Firle area. Paramedics attended and the 63-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
No Trains
Trains from Seaford to Brighton calling via Bishopstone, Newhaven, Lewes and all stations to Brighton will be by bus rail replacement on Sunday 15th September. Buses will leave from Seaford on the hour and half hour and the full journey to Brighton will take one hour and seven minutes instead […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions: Saturday 14 September 21:00 to 05:00 Lane closure leading to a full closure of the J10 exit slip southbound. Diversion will be to J10a and back. Sunday 15 September 21:00 to 05:00 Lane closure leading to a full closure of […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23 and M20
M23 plans for September The contractors, Kier, have had a lot of comments regarding signage on the M23, both static signage through the works area and on the diversion route. They understand that signage can be a problem and sometimes when travelling at 50 mph this can be missed or […]
ISLE Be There For You
Nearly Half of Brits have never visited any of the British Isles outside of mainland England Over half (58%) of Brits couldn’t point to the Isle of Wight on a map despite it being the UKs most visited islands Two in five (40%) think there are less than ten British […]
Travel advice for Brighton & Hove Pride 2019
In the lead-up to Brighton & Hove Pride 2019 taking place this weekend, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is finalising preparations at the station to help the city celebrate the event. Brighton & Hove Pride attracts thousands of visitors from across the UK, so the station and trains will be very […]
East Sussex road improvement schemes take a step closer
MAJOR road improvements could be on the way to two primary routes through East Sussex after they were identified as priorities by a regional transport body. Schemes to improve the A259 between Brighton and Eastbourne and the A22 in Wealden feature among 10 priority schemes in the region selected by […]
‘Run, Hide, Tell International’ – advice for summer holidaymakers overseas
As UK schools break up for the summer holidays, security experts want holidaymakers in Surrey and Sussex to join the millions of people who have watched vital safety information before they fly. Since being launched in 2017, the four-minute ‘Run, Hide, Tell International’ film – which highlights what to do in the […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23 The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions.Also, please see the safety advice given below. Saturday 13 July 20:00pm to 05:00am Lane closure leading to a full closure of J9 (Gatwick) exit slip Northbound. Diversion for Gatwick […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions: Friday 5 July – 22:00pm to 05:00am Full closure of the M23 J8 Hooley to Reigate link Southbound. Diversion to M25 J6 and back. Friday 5 July – 22:00pm to 05:00am Full closure of the Crawley to Reigate […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23
Saturday 29 June – 20:00pm to 05:00am Full closure of M23 J9a – 9 (Gatwick spur) Eastbound. Diversion via Airport Way, A23 London Road, A2011 Crawley Avenue and re-join M23 at J10. Monday 1 July – 22:00pm to 05:00am Full closure of the M23 J8 Hooley to Reigate link Southbound. […]
IMPROVE THE ROAD WE HAVE
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has sent a message to campaigners against a new offline dual carriageway between Lewes and Polegate, saying she now believes Highways England should improve the existing A27, with dualling where possible. A public meeting in Selmeston this week welcomed the news. In 2017 Mrs Caulfield, along […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23
Wednesday 26 June – 20:00pm to 05:00am Full closure of M23 J9 – 9a Gatwick spur westbound. Diverted traffic for Gatwick via M23 J10, A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London Road, Airport Way. Secondary diversion is to M25 J6 and back to M23 J10 to pick up initial diversion. Thursday 27 […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions: Sunday 16 June No planned road works but the British Heart Foundation’s London to Brighton Bike Ride is covering 54 miles from Clapham Common to Brighton beach. Plan your route accordingly, expect delays. Monday 17 June 22:00pm to […]
GROWING ‘HOLIDAY EXPLORER’ MINDSET COULD BE PUTTING BRITISH HOLIDAYMAKERS AT INCREASED RISK OF TRAVEL-RELATED ILLNESS
A new survey of 2,000 people, commissioned by Sanofi Pasteur, suggests that only 17% of British holidaymakers always get a travel health risk assessment* before they travel. 9 in 10 (95%) British holidaymakers are venturing beyond the resort and exploring their surroundings while they are abroad, which could further increase […]
NEWHAVEN TO DIEPPE FERRY CROSSINGS
Summer must be coming. The additional afternoon sailing from Newhaven to Dieppe is now operational. This runs from May to October with departure scheduled around 6.00pm depending on the tides. Check in is recommended at 4.30 pm to allow for sailing variations. The relaxing four hour crossing to Dieppe allows […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23
Monday 13 May 10pm to 4am Installation of a super span gantry at junction 8 of the M23 adjacent to the M25. Closures between J8 and J10 in both directions on all carriageways on the M23 North and Southbound. We will also have associated full closures from the M25 onto […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions: Tuesday 7 May for 4 nights Lane closures leading to a full closure of junction 9 (Gatwick) exit slip northbound and lane 1 on the Gatwick Spur between 10pm and 4am. There will be a fully signed diversion […]
TRAVEL DISRUPTION
Please take note that due to continuing engineering work in the Lewes Area there will be no trains running between Seaford and Lewes on Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May. A rail replacement bus service will run but will add time to the journey. For delays of more than […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23 And The Brighton Main Line Improvement Project
30 April, 1, 2 & 3 May 10.00pm to 5.00am Lane closure leading to a full closure of J9 exit slip Southbound. Diversion via J10 and back. 6 May Bank Holiday – no scheduled closures 10pm on Friday 17th May to midday on Sunday 19th May 36-hour full carriageway closure […]
Overnight closures for Exceat Bridge maintenance work
MOTORISTS are being encouraged to plan ahead for routine maintenance work due to be carried out at Exceat Bridge, near Seaford, next week. Disruption is expected as drainage surveys take place overnight on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24. The bridge and half a mile stretches of the A259 […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23 And The Brighton Main Line Improvement Project
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions: 23, 24, 25 & 26 April 10.00pm to 4.00am Lane 1 closure leading to a full closure of J9 Gatwick exit slip plus Lane 1 on Gatwick Spur Northbound from J9. Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23, […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23 And The Brighton Main Line Improvement Project
There are no closures scheduled on Good Friday, Easter weekend or Easter Monday, 19-22 April 2019. The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions: Monday 15 April 9pm to 5am Lane closure leading to a full closure from J8 (M25) to J9 (Gatwick) Southbound. Diversion to […]
CAMPAIGNERS PUT CANDIDATES ON THE SPOT ON NEW EXRESSWAY
SCATE East Sussex issued a democratic challenge to all local candidates standing for election on the A27 route.“We sent them our new information leaflet and asked them to stand up and be counted in our fight against this contentious proposal”, said Liam Russell, Chairman of the group. “We want local […]
Six-week road closure on the way for bridge repairs
A RURAL road through a village near Hailsham will close to allow a bridge to be repaired. Rickney Road, in Rickney, will be closed to through traffic at Little Rickney Bridge for six weeks from Monday, April 29. East Sussex Highways will be carrying out essential work on the bridge […]