The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. We attach a map which may help you to visualise the areas affected. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 4 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction […]
Newhaven safe from DFDS job cuts
Maria Caulfield MP has put the case forward for jobs on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry route and learnt that none of the planned 650 job cuts will be happening locally. Following discussions with the Newhaven Port Authority regarding Danish based company DFDS Maria Caulfield MP confirmed that whilst 650 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 6 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00 and […]
Brighton and Hove Buses – Safety Update
Please see this Safety Update from our Local Bus Company:- ” If you have just resumed travelling with us again then we’d like to welcome you back on board. If you are new to travelling with us again or have been travelling with us throughout this difficult time we wanted […]
Maria Caulfield MP encourages residents to take part in Exceat Bridge Consultation
Maria Caulfield MP is encouraging local residents and interested people to take part in the County Council’s consultation on plans for a new Exceat Bridge. The plans include a new two way bridge, with a pedestrian footpath on the northern side and a shared footpath and cycle path on the […]
We’re changing social distancing on buses in the South East
Here is a notification from Stagecoach buses ( who run the buses in Eastbourne and Hastings areas ) informing of new seating guidelines. As lockdown restrictions continue to ease and more people are travelling we’ve reviewed our seating guidance so we can safely carry more passengers.There will be posters and […]
Seaford to Brighton trains
Following more concerns regarding the trains running on this line and especially lack of toilet facilities, we have received a statement from GTR the parent Company. “The class 313s are our older trains that run to and from Seaford and weren’t built with toilets. The train interiors have however been […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23 and M25
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 7 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Monday 13 to Sunday 19 July (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure […]
Ditchling road closures planned for Dame Vera Lynn’s funeral
Road closures will be in place in Ditchling on Friday (July 10) for the funeral of Dame Vera Lynn. The closures will affect B2112 Common Lane; B2112 North End; B2112 High Street; B2112 South Street; Beacon Road; Upper Beacon Road; and Ditchling Road, between the hours of 9am and 12.30pm. This […]
Summer makeover for East Sussex roads
Fifty of the county’s roads will be given a new lease of life this summer thanks to two improvement programmes. The work, which starts this month, will waterproof and seal the road surface, improving safety and extending the life of the carriageway for up to 10 years.A total of 31 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23 and A23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 9 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Monday 29 to Friday 3 July (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure […]
Stagecoach Buses
Another reminder about Face coverings on Public Transport. Here is the policy from Stagecoach Buses:- “As we’re sure you’ll know, it’s now mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport in England. This added layer of protection will help to keep you and others safe when travelling. We know […]
Brighton Buses
Here is some more information from our local bus company regarding social distancing and hygiene on their buses. Each bus has a new maximum number of people permitted to travel on it at once to allow social distancing. This is shown on the side of the bus by the front […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 10 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 June (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full carriageway […]
Face covering guidance
With facecovering now mandatory on all public transport our local Bus Company Brighton and Hove Buses have sent us some guidelines to help. “In line with Government guidance, you will now need to wear a face covering when travelling with us. This can be a mask, scarf, snood, bandana or […]
Customers are reminded to wear face coverings from Monday
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is reminding customers that face coverings are mandatory from Monday 15 June, and that leisure travellers should avoid the morning and evening peaks to help keep the railway clear for key workers and others who need it most. Those who must travel by train should follow […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 11 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Saturday 13 & Sunday 14th June (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure […]
Update from Govia- Thameslink
Here is a notification from our local train providers concerning cleanliness and hygiene on our trains. The entire fleet of Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express trains, plus stations and staff areas have been treated with a powerful new viruscide which sticks to surfaces, killing the viruses for up […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 12 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Monday 8 to Friday 12 June (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure […]
C7 overnight closures in June
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 […]
Reopening of Lewes to Uckfield Rail Gathers Pace
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23 and At Gatwick Airport
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 […]
Monday 25th May Bank Holiday Bus Times -Stagecoach buses
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23 and At Gatwick Airport
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 […]
Lockdown roadworks keep county highways safe
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 […]
Step-up Temporary Timetable, effective Sunday 17 May 2020
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. […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Brighton & Hove Buses Newsletter
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 […]
SeahavenFM – ‘Local Lockdown Lowdown’ details shared on The Drive Home on Friday 24 April 2020:
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Update from Govia Thameslink Railway
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Update on Govia Thameslink Railway
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 […]
Covid 19 Update from GTR, 6th April 2020
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Do not travel to Camber Sands, district council warns
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, […]
Revised GTR services and update on COVID-19 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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Beach car parks close after influx of visitors
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Deadly tree disease prompts road closures
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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 […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
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. […]
‘Vital’ improvements to county roads move a step closer
‘ 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 […]
A27 dual carriageway closer following Budget announcement
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 […]