Road Works and Utilities
Copthorne Road Closure
30 March 2023
Copthorne Road Closure
East Grinstead Town Council have been informed about major roadworks happening on Copthorne Road that will impact traffic on the A22. This work is granted by Surrey County Council and the contractor is Mua Electrical. The works can be viewed on https://one.network/?tmi=GB25674089. This link will also provide contact details for the contractor.
When asked about this work Surrey County Council answered the following frequently asked questions:
Will there be a fully signposted diversion route? Yes – Please see attached
Will the work be 24 hour per day or just daytime hours? – Agreed working hours are between 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and between 09:00 to 13:00 Saturday morning.
Will the works be cleared for the Bank Holiday weekend? – There is no agreement stated on the agreed Permit for this to happen.
What routes will the buses 281, 291 and 400 take? – Bus diversions routes are decided primarily between the bus company affected and our Passenger Transport Team. It may well be they do not follow the signed diversion route or in extreme services may be suspended. Our Passenger Transport team are copied into this mail so they may revert direct.
Will the carriageways of the A22 be affected at all? – The works are at the location identified by the light blue line on the image below
Will the traffic lights at the Star junction be rephased to reflect the amended traffic flow? – This will need to be considered dependant on the traffic flows seen and the level of built in intelligence that exists in the current signal configuration to self-adjust.
Is the utility company being charged a fee for the use of these carriageways? – Copthorne Road forms part of the Surrey Lane Rental Network. Works on the Lane Rental network that cause disruption to traffic flow at what are termed traffic sensitive times can incur a daily charge of up to £2,500. The actual value of the charge is calculated on completion of the works when the exact duration is known.
Road Closure A264 Moat Road / Cranston Road / Blackwell Hollow
25 January 2023
Road Closure A264 Moat Road / Cranston Road / Blackwell Hollow
Please be advised that A264 Moat Road / Cranston Road / Blackwell Hollow roundabout in East Grinstead is due to be closed on Monday 27th February to Thursday 9th March 2023 for carriageway resurfacing. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. Please note that these works are weather dependant and may be cancelled at short notice, but we will endeavour to inform you should there be significant changes to the programme.
This road closure is covered by the 14.1 order made on 11th January 2022.
Road Name | Location | Date (from and to) | Timing of Closure (eg, 24hr, off peak 09:30 to 16:00, Night 08:00 to 06:00) |
A264 Moat Road / Cranston Road / Blackwell Hollow roundabout |
East Grinstead – Between A22, London Road and Blackwell Farm Road. |
27/02/2023 – 09/03/2023
|
20:00 – 06:00 |
Further information can also be found via one.network
South East Water invests further in East Grinstead
24 October 2022
South East Water further works in East Grinstead
(Received from South East Water)
Following early completion of our £470,000 project to lay a new water main in Turners Hill Road and West Hill, East Grinstead, we’re now investing a further £350,000 in the area to replace 350m of aging, burst-prone main in Queen’s Road.
If you are interested in speaking to our engineers, we’re holding a public drop-in session in November where they will be on hand to answer any questions you may have (details at the end of this email).
The pipeline upgrade will take place between the junction with West Hill and Dallaway Gardens. The main will be installed in stages, with the road being returned to its original state upon completion of each stage before work progresses to the next section. This will prevent too many residential parking spaces being inaccessible at any one time.
As a safety precaution for pedestrians, motorists and our workforce, we’ll need to close Queen’s Road to undertake these works. Advanced warning signs will be in place along the road before it is closed. The diversion route, which has been agreed in conjunction with the local highways authority, will be clearly signed for the duration of the work.
Access to homes or businesses will be maintained throughout this project, although we are advising customers to park elsewhere to avoid delays.
Throughout the project can find the latest scheme news on our website: southeastwater.co.uk/queensroad
Drop-in session details
When: Monday 14 November between 4.00pm and 7.00pm
Where: Glen Vue Community Centre, Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BS
We look forward to seeing you there.
SGN Moat Road Closure
2 September 2022
SGN Moat Road Closure
East Grinstead Town Council have been made aware by SGN that Moat Road access from the A22 will be closed from Monday 5th September for three weeks.
This is due to complications in replacing the older metal gas pipes with new plastic gas pipes down Sandy Lane. This is classified as essential work by SGN and will ensure the community continues to receive a safe and reliable gas supply.
A signed diversion will be in place to safely guide road users around the temporary one-way system in place in Moat Road.
SGN will be working collaboratively with Virgin Media to get their work completed within this closure.
Gas Works in Felbridge
27 June 2022
Notice from Southern Gas Networks:
We are writing to let you know about our project to upgrade our gas network in Woodcock Hill, Felbridge. We are replacing our old metal gas mains and services with new plastic pipe. This essential work will ensure your community continues to receive a safe and reliable gas supply.
In consultation with Surrey Council, our contractor, WCB Utilities, who will be completing this project on our behalf, will start work on 11 July for approximately eight weeks.
Our work will be phased as follows:
Woodcock Hill – Our engineers will be working at the junction with Heatherway to the junction with A22 from 11 July for approximately four weeks. We will need to install 3-way lights to allow traffic to safely pass our work site.
Woodcock Hill – We will be working from the junction with Woodcock Hill slip road to outside Chester Lodge from 25 July for approximately six weeks. We will need to install temporary two-way lights to allow traffic to safely pass our work site.
London Road – from 25 July for approximately six weeks, we will be working outside Chester Lodge to outside Camden House. Two-way signals will be temporarily installed to manage the traffic around our work site.
We understand that people can get frustrated by roadworks, and therefore we only use traffic management that we feel is efficient enough to complete these works safely for ourselves and the public.
We’re writing to residents and other local stakeholders to make them aware of our project and explain the details of our work. Please feel free to also share this information with anyone you think may be impacted by our project.
Planned work by Southern Water
3 May 2022
We’re planning to lay 650 metres of new water main in Turners Hill Road, East Grinstead to cope with an increase in demand in the area as the community grows.
The new pipe will enable us to pump more water into the area, ensuring residents and businesses in East Grinstead continue to receive top quality drinking water as demand increases. If we don’t do the work, the area’s water pressure will reduce as demand for water would exceed the amount we can supply though our existing network.
We will be hosting a virtual meeting via Zoom on Tuesday 10 May at 1pm for those who would like to discuss the project in more detail with the team. Please email community@southeastwater.co.uk to register your interest in this meeting. A link to the meeting will be sent out to those who register in advance.
Work is scheduled to start on 13 June and the project is expected to take approximately 18 weeks to complete.
As a safety precaution for pedestrians, motorists and our workforce, we will need to close Turners Hill Road up until the access point to Southern Sheeting. West Hill will also be closed once work reaches this section.
We will also need to cross Brooklands roundabout. To undertake this safely, we will have three-way traffic lights on Brooklands Way, Garden Wood Road and Hurst Farm Road as well as road closures on West Hill and Turners Hill Road at the same time. We will close half of the roundabout at a time to be able to manage traffic flows.
Diversion routes have been agreed with West Sussex Highways.
Access to homes and businesses will be maintained while we carry out this work. However, we would appreciate your patience and co-operation during this important project.
We will keep you updated on progress with the scheme and updates on our work can also be found on the dedicated webpage at southeastwater.co.uk/turnershill
Southern Gas Network planned roadworks
22 March 2022
We are writing to let you know about our project to upgrade our gas network around Buckhurst Way, East Grinstead. We are replacing our old metal gas mains and services with new plastic pipe. This essential work will ensure your community continues to receive a safe and reliable gas supply.
In consultation with West Sussex County Council, our contractor, WCB Utilities, will start work on 11 April for approximately twenty-three weeks. The work will be completed in the phases listed below.
Lowdells Lane/Sackville Gardens/Lowdells Close
We will start work in the roads listed above on 11 April. In order to safely access our network of pipes we will need to close Lowells Lane at the junction with Sackville Gardens to outside Bevere Cottage and at the junction with Windmill lane for approximately three weeks. We will also be working in Sackville Gardens and Lowdells Close. Access will be maintained for residents and a diversion route will be in place.
Buckurst Mead
We will need to close Buckhurst Mead from 18 April for approximately three weeks. Access will be maintained for residents and a diversion route will be in place.
Sackville Gardens
From 25 April for approximately six weeks, we will need to close Sackville Gardens. Access will be maintained for residents and a diversion route will be in place.
We will need to return to Sackville Gardens and close the road from opposite property number 1 to outside property number 25 from 13 June for approximately five weeks.
Buckhurst Way
From 2 May for approximately twelve weeks, we will need to close Buckhurst Way. Access will be maintained for residents and a diversion route will be in place. We will also be working in Knole Avenue and King George Avenue; we will be asking vehicles to ‘give and take’ when passing the work site.
Dorset Avenue
Our engineers will be working in Dorset Avenue from the junction of Sackville Gardens to outside number 35. We will need to close the road from 13 June for approximately four weeks.
Buckhurst Close
From 4 July for approximately four weeks, we will be working in Buckhurst Close and asking motorists to ‘give and take’ past our work area. We will also be working in London Road at the junction with Buckhurst Way.
Lingfield Road/Highfield Road
We will be working in Lingfield Road at the junction of Highfield Road from 25 July for two weeks, temporary traffic lights will be installed to safely allow the traffic to flow past the work site. Highfield Road will be closed from 25 July for approximately four weeks. Access will be maintained for residents and a diversion route will be in place.
London Road
Multi-way traffic lights will be temporarily installed in London Road at the junction with Yew Lane from 12 September for three weeks.
We understand that people can get frustrated by roadworks, and therefore only use traffic management if it would be unsafe not to.
Road Closure Advance Notice – Remembrance Sunday 14 November 2021
3 November 2021
East Grinstead Town Council wanted to give you advance notice of a road closure for Remembrance Sunday on the 14th of November.
There is a parade this year and the closure will be from 10:15 to 12:00. During this time, traffic emerging out of Cantelupe Road may be able to turn left (towards College Lane) at the discretion of the steward on duty.
There will be no right turn in to the High St. Between 10.45-11.00 and 11.30-11.45 there will be strictly no access to the High St. Egress from Cantelupe road will only be to Christopher Road/De La Warr Road meaning that traffic will have to travel in both directions on the one-way street. Great care should of course be taken. Kings St will be closed for approximately 10 minutes between 10.40-10.50 for the parade to set off, once it has cleared King St, access northbound on London Road will once again be available. No access to London Road Southbound will be possible until the roads reopen just before 12 noon.
This is once a year, we ask that you please plan your journeys to avoid the closed roads, or even better join us in the High St for the act of remembrance of those gone before.
If you would like a copy of the service sheet you can download it here.
Virgin Media start dates
15 March 2021
This is this weeks permits from Virgin for the laying of the super fast broadband. There have been some changes to the schedule. If a road appeared previously but is now not showing on this list, it will be programmed in at a later date. All enquiries please to Virgin Media.
These are the estimated start dates and are subject to the previous work ending as expected. They may be a day or two different in reality. We do not have end dates, all queries as to the works please direct to Virgin as per their resident letters. We should be able to update social media and the website weekly as Virgin are able to advise.
Please find below the latest permit info and the Notice of Works which is no longer being dropped for the time being. Please also note that the phone line in this notice is currently unavailable due to the lock down conditions which have affected those manning the lines. The email address is still actively monitored though.
Works Reference | Works Status | Application Status | Current Notice Type | Address 1 | Address 2 | Start | End | Works Location |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-04 | IN PROGRESS | ACTUAL START | LODGE CLOSE | EAST GRINSTEAD | 08/03/2021 | 15/03/2021 | The whole of Lodge Close | |
NK111-EG-182998-AJ05-25 | IN PROGRESS | ACTUAL START | SAN FELIU COURT | EAST GRINSTEAD | 08/03/2021 | 19/03/2021 | The whole of San Feliu Court | |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-03 | IN PROGRESS | ACTUAL START | PARKSIDE | EAST GRINSTEAD | 08/03/2021 | 19/03/2021 | The whole of Parkside | |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-13 | IN PROGRESS | ACTUAL START | GARDEN WOOD ROAD | EAST GRINSTEAD | 08/03/2021 | 19/03/2021 | From o/s 15 to j/w Blount Avenue on North side and from j/w Blount Avenue on Southside to o/s 59 | |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-05 | IN PROGRESS | ACTUAL START | CROSSWAYS AVENUE | EAST GRINSTEAD | 26/02/2021 | 24/03/2021 | The whole of Crossways Avenue | |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-10 | PROPOSED WORKS | TEN DAY | LINDEN AVENUE | EAST GRINSTEAD | 12/03/2021 | 22/03/2021 | The whole of Linden Avenue | |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-09 | PROPOSED WORKS | VARIATION | CHANTLERS CLOSE | EAST GRINSTEAD | 15/03/2021 | 22/03/2021 | The whole of Chantlers Close | |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-14 | PROPOSED WORKS | TEN DAY | HEATHCOTE DRIVE | EAST GRINSTEAD | 16/03/2021 | 29/03/2021 | From o/s 59 to s/o 2 Crossways Avenue | |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-11 | PROPOSED WORKS | TEN DAY | OAKHURST GARDENS | EAST GRINSTEAD | 18/03/2021 | 31/03/2021 | The whole of Oakhurst Gardens | |
NK111-EG-182985-AG03-12 | PROPOSED WORKS | TEN DAY | HALSFORD PARK ROAD | EAST GRINSTEAD | 18/03/2021 | 31/03/2021 | From o/s 84 & 117 to junction with Heathcote |
Parking Zone Changes
27 January 2021
Controlled Parking Zone – changes in East Grinstead from December 2020
Mid Sussex DC is contracted by West Sussex CC to manage and administer the resident visitor permits for the East Grinstead Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ). In East Grinstead there are two zones, Zone A, the central zone and zone B in proximity to the railway station.
Due to a recent surge in demand, demand for zone A permits is very close to capacity.
The total capacity in East Grinstead zone A, is 535 spaces, and approximately 516 resident and non-resident permits have been issued leaving a very limited capacity.
In East Grinstead, demand in Queens Road, De La Warr Road and Cantelupe Road exceeds supply as these areas have seen a lot of new development in recent years and are also areas with multiple household properties.
Changes from December 2020
Mid Sussex have changed the way that CPZ permits are issued in Zone A (only) from 21 December 2020:
- Existing first and second resident permit holders will continue to be renewed.
- No third (or further additional) permits will be issued.
- New first permit applications will continue to be administered for residents that qualify for a permit as stated in the Management Guide. However new developments will not automatically qualify for a first permit and applications / demand will be managed on a case by case basis.
- New second permit applications from any resident will not be guaranteed and will be managed on a road by road demand basis and may result in applications being placed on a waiting list for monthly review.
- A cap of 12 full day permits (or equivalents) will be applied to each household for resident visitor permits.
- Non-resident permits will only be issued to the under-utilised roads on the outlying areas of the zone, and demand will be reviewed regularly.
- Waiting lists will now be operation and reviewed on a monthly basis.
The full details on the criteria and the application process are available on MSDC website at https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/parking-travel/parking-permits/
SGN – Notification of gas network upgrade on A22 London Road, East Grinstead
20 January 2021
We have been notified by SGN, that they are upgrading the gas network on the A22 London Road, East Grinstead. Their project involves the essential replacement of old metal gas mains with new plastic pipe.
The project is a safety-critical project to upgrade the gas network on the A22, rather than wait until the pandemic passes, to ensure the local community continues to receive a safe and reliable gas supply.
SGN has agreed with West Sussex County Council, as well as adjacent local authorities, to carry out this necessary work during the national lockdown to minimise disruption to the local community.
Please see the attached phases of the project:
Phase one – lasting approximately one week
SGN engineers will be working along the footpath on the A22 London Road from outside the Fire Station to opposite the La Farola restaurant. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions.
Phase two – lasting approximately one week
On Monday 1 February, SGN will move into the carriageway on the A22 London Road, working outside La Farola. For everyone’s safety, SGN will close one lane of the carriageway while they carry out the work.
The bus stop outside the Fire Station will be suspended throughout.
Phase three – lasting approximately two weeks
On Monday 8 February, SGN engineers will be working in the carriageway on the A22 from outside the Fire Station to outside the entrance to Aldi. During this time, SGN will close this section of the A22. Signed diversions will be in place via the A22, A272, A3, M23 and the A264. Access will be maintained for properties and businesses between Aldi and the Lingfield Road roundabout.
To ensure local bus operators can to continue to serve the local area, SGN will implement one-way systems on Garland Road and Maypole Road. Access to Garland Road will be via A22 travelling southbound to Park Road only, with access to Maypole Road only possible via Park Road.
Parking suspensions will be in place on Garland Road and Maypole Road throughout. For further details regarding the bus route, please contact your local bus operator.
Phase four – lasting approximately two weeks
SGN’s final network upgrade will be in Moat Road, at the junction with the A22. During this time, SGN will install temporary two-way lights around our work area. These lights will be manually controlled 7am to 7pm, to assist traffic flow.
SGN’s team have permission to work extended hours, including on weekends, to complete this work as quickly as possible.
SGN are working closely with the UK Government and public health bodies to make sure they work in line with expert advice during the pandemic. They have extra safety precautions in place to protect their colleagues and the local communities from catching or spreading the virus as we carry out our safety-critical project. There’s more information about their coronavirus response on their website: sgn.co.uk/coronavirus.
To contact them please use these hyperlinks: Find SGN on Facebook and follow SGN on Twitter: @SGNgas
Temporary Road Closure – Queens Road
8 October 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Station Road
2 October 2020
Please be advised that Station Road, East Grinstead is due to be closed from 16th November for 4 days for planned carriageway resurfacing. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. Please note that these works are weather dependant, we will endeavour to inform you should there be significant changes to the programme.
Little King Street Ramp
14 September 2020
I am now able to confirm that works will commence on Monday 26th October for 5 days. The footpath link will be closed for the duration of works. The contractor will inform frontagers in the area and a temporary closure notice will be posted on site.
The works will remove the steps down to Little King Street replacing it with a ramp from approximately half way leading down and a streetlight will be installed, this path section is currently unlit. Please find attached the construction drawing. I have determined that the rooting for the adjacent trees will not be affected by the works.
Temporary Road Closures – Resurfacing Works
11 September 2020
NOTICE is hereby given that not less than 7 days from the date of this notice, West Sussex County Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to temporarily close the following roads throughout their entire lengths unless otherwise stated:
EAST GRINSTEAD: Furzefield Road, Hurst Farm Road, Railway Approach, Turners Hill Road (B2110) from Brooklands Way to East Street.
These road closures are needed to allow the 2020/21 road maintenance programme to be carried out in safety. Each of the affected roads are expected to be closed for up to 2 days. Dates for works will be confirmed in advance locally nearer the time they are carried out.
The Order will come into effect on 25 September 2020 and remain in force for up to 18 months, or until the works programme is completed, whichever is earlier.
During the operative periods of this Order alternative routes for vehicles will be indicated on site. Access to properties on the affected length of road will be maintained at all times.
Any queries about the effect of the Order on traffic using the highway should be directed to the West Sussex County Council Contact Centre, telephone number 01243 642105.
Proposed night works – Ship Street
6 August 2020
Address of works proposed works: Bullfrog Music 15 17 Ship Street East Grinstead Mid Sussex West Sussex RH19 4EG
The works are for the provision of a new fibre cable for a new customer connection. Work will involve accessing existing BT carriageway and footway boxes for cabling and jointing. The works will be mainly done by hand rodding with noise kept to a minimum. The vehicles onsite will be a Light cabling vehicle which may be required to undertake some of the cabling.
We have been advised by our traffic management supplier (Sunbelt Rentals) that works are required to be conducted at night to provide a safe work site for our engineers and to minimize the disruption to traffic flow.
Temporary Road Closure – West Street to High Street
10 July 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Vowels Lane
2 June 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Sackville Lane
27 May 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Holtye Road
14 May 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Church Lane
Temporary Footpath Closure – Permissive Path & Cycleway No. P20
Works Information Notices for East Grinstead Pedestrian Crossings
30 April 2020
West Sussex County Council is going to upgrade/update the pelican crossings in East Grinstead.
This includes:
- London Road near Beeching Way (Work Starts 4th May)
- London Road near Railway Approach (Work Starts 18th May)
- High Street near Portland Road (Work Starts 1st June)
The work will last approximately 2/3 weeks on each upgrade.
Emergency Temporary Road Closure – Brooklands Way
17 April 2020
Virgin Media ongoing street works during Covid-19
26 March 2020
Please note that letter drops in affected areas will cease until further notice.
Temporary Road Closure – Dunnings Road
24 March 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Portland Road
6 March 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Hermitage Lane
26 February 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Portland Road
19 February 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Garden Wood Road
6 February 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Hermitage Road
29 January 2020
56 Hour closures on the M23
27 January 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Cantelupe Road
17 January 2020
Traffic Calming and Improvement Works – Imberhorne Lane
What we’re doing
Traffic calming and improvement works will soon start on Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead.
The scheme will involve …the construction of a crossing point and footpath with splitter islands and New Give and Take system and road markings.
For further updates or amends to our programme, please visit our web page: www.westsussex.gov.uk/travelinfo
How will this affect you?
Work is expected to take place between 20th January 2020 to 14th February 2020, between 0700hrs and 1700hrs .
Temporary traffic management in the form of multiway lights throughout the duration to protect the public and our workforce. Residents will be unable to park in the vicinity of the works whilst operations are being carried out. Access will always be provided to residents within closed areas, although there may be some delay to ensure the site is safe to pass through.
Please plan your journey in advance, and look out for important safety signs along your route. If you have any concerns regarding access during these works please ask the onsite staff, your safety is our priority.
Further information
Thank you for your cooperation and patience whilst these works are carried out. For further information, please visit our website at the top of this letter or liaise with the onsite team, as they might be able to answer your query quickly.
For any concerns you might have, you can email us online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/roadpavementenquiry or call on 01243 642105 (phone lines are open weekdays between 8am – 6pm).
Temporary Road Closure – Vowels Lane
13 January 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Turners Hill Road
9 January 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Ship Street
Temporary Road Closure – London Road
6 January 2020
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | London Road | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Outside No.2 with Road Closed signs to be in place either side of the closure at the nearest appropriate junctions | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To lay new service for a customer | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 30/03/2020 | Time: 08:00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 03/04/2020 | Time: 17:00 |
The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | |
Diversion route | The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site | |
Access arrangements | Diversion route to be followed | |
Applicant name | Southern Gas Networks | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01403320717 | |
Any other details | For more information and diversion route please visit https://one.network/ | |
The application is currently being processed, please be aware that the details are subject to change.
Temporary Road Closure – Hermitage Road
Temporary Road Closure – Selsfield Road, West Hoathly
2 January 2020
Temporary Road Closure – Ship Street
23 December 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Ship Street | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Between No.1 – 8 and No.9 – 25 with Road Closed signs to be in place either side of the closure at the nearest appropriate junctions | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure and Footway Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To undertake removal of vegetation | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 29/01/2020 | Time: 09:30 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 29/01/2020 | Time: 15:30 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 09:30 to 15:30 | ||
Diversion route | The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site | |
Access arrangements | Access will not be maintained during works due to safety reasons and the diversion route will need to be followed | |
Applicant name | Amber-RTM on behalf of Westridge Construction | |
Applicant contact tel number | 02087594362 | |
Any other details | For more information and diversion route please visit https://one.network/ | |
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane
16 December 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Queens Road
Temporary Road Closure – Holtye Road
12 December 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Alders Avenue
3 December 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Alders Avenue | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Between No.26 and Quinhollies with Road Closed signs to be in place either side of the closure at the nearest appropriate junctions | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To undertake a new connection for a customer | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 24/02/2020 | Time:08:00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 28/02/2020 | Time: 18:00 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 08:00 to 18:00 | ||
Diversion route | The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site | |
Access arrangements | Access maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians | |
Applicant name | UK Power Networks | |
Applicant contact tel number | 07929049616 | |
Any other details | For more information and diversion route please visit https://one.network/ | |
The application is currently being processed, please be aware that the details are subject to change.
Temporary Road Closure – Queens Road
18 November 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Cantelupe Road
11 November 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Cantelupe Road | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Closed between the junction with De La Warr to the High Street with works taking place outside Mcindoe House | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To carry out permanent reinstatement | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 04/02/2020 | Time: 09:30 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 06/02/2020 | Time: 17:30 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 09:30 to 17:30 | ||
Diversion route | The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site | |
Access arrangements | Access maintained at all times | |
Applicant name | Clancy Docwra on behalf of South East Water | |
Applicant contact tel number | 0780783063 | |
Any other details | For more information and diversion route please visit https://one.network/ | |
Cancellation of Temporary Road Closure – Maypole Road, Ashurst Wood
The following road closure of Maypole Road is now cancelled:
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane
7 November 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | College Lane | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Closed between the junction with High Street to the junction with De La Warr Road | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To undertake tree surgery works over the highway | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 03/12/19 | Time:09:30 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 04/12/19 | Time: 15:30 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 09:30 to 15:30 | ||
Diversion route | The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site | |
Access arrangements | Access maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians | |
Applicant name | Holly Tree Surgeons | |
Applicant contact tel number | 07850 009595 | |
Any other details | For more information and diversion route please visit https://one.network/ | |
Temporary Road Closure – Eden Vale
5 November 2019
Temporary Road Closure – West Street
21 October 2019
Temporary Road Closures – London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Temporary Road Closure – Queens Road
30 September 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Queens Road
11 September 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Maypole Road, Woods Hill Lane, Phoenix Lane, Ashurst Wood
6 September 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Woods Hill Lane
Temporary Road Closure – Phoenix Lane
The following road closure of Maypole Road is now cancelled:
Dedication of McIndoe Statue
2 September 2019
11.30am Sunday 15th September
A dedication service of the statue will take place on the McIndoe lawn at 11.30, to allow the presence of the public safely at the service and to observe a minutes silence, the road around the lawn will be closed between 11am and 12 noon.
Once the service is over the road will be reopened and the public are asked to ensure that they do not tarry in the roads but move to the pavements so as not to impede traffic recommencing through the town.
Following the service there will be film showings at Chequer Mead marking the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Tickets are available at the box office.
Temporary Road Closure – West Street
1 September 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | West Street | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Closed between the junction with Queensway to the junction with Pavilion Way | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To amend the ramp profile on the existing road humps and add road markings | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 04/11/19 | Time: 09:00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 07/11/19 | Time: 19:00 |
The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | |
Diversion route (if applicable) | Westbound Diversion – West Street, London Road, Beeching Way, Brooklands Way and West Hill
Eastbound Diversion – West Hill, Brooklands Way, Station Road, London Road and West Street |
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Access arrangements | Access will be maintained for emergency services , residents and pedestrians | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of WSCC | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | |
Any other details | Access to the car park on Queensway will be maintained at all times | |
Temporary Footpath Closure – 44aEG
Temporary Road Closure – Moor Place
Temporary Road Closure – Lingfield Road
Temporary Road Closure – Perry Avenue
Temporary Road Closure – Kennedy Avenue
Temporary Road Closure – Moor Place
7 August 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Moor Place | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Closed between the junction with Lingfield Road through to end of cul-de-sac | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To undertake carriageway micro surfacing | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 09/09/19 | Time: 08:00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 12/09/19 | Time: 18:00 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 08:00 to 18:00 | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | No diversion as this leads to a dead end cul-de-sac | |
Access arrangements | Access for emergency services and pedestrians will be maintained – residents will need to move their vehicles before works are to commence | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of WSCC | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | |
Any other details | ||
The application is currently being processed and you will be advised further when details are confirmed.
Temporary Road Closure – Kennedy Avenue
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Kennedy Avenue | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | From junction with Lingfield Road to junction with Charlwoods Lane | |
Type of TTRO | Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | Carriageway macro asphalt | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 9/09/2019 | Time: 08:00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 11/09/2019 | Time: 18:00 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 08:00 to 18:00 | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | Charlwoods Road, Lingfield Road, Kennedy Avenue | |
Access arrangements | Pedestrian, residential and emergency access will be maintained | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of West Sussex County Council | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | |
Any other details | ||
The application is currently being processed and you will be advised further when details are confirmed.
Temporary Road Closure – Manning Close
5 August 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Highfield Road
22 July 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Halsford Park Road
Temporary Road Closure – Eden Vale
10 July 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Eden Vale | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Opp Shallows and Eden Lodge | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 | |
Reason for TTRO | Carriageway patching | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 14/11/19 | Time: 0930 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 15/11/19 | Time: 1600 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | No alternative route as cul-de-sac | |
Access arrangements | Access to be maintained | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | |
Any other details | ||
Temporary Road Closure – Beeching Way
8 July 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Beeching Way | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Works at junction of slipway onto A22 and Beeching Way (closure from j/w A22 to j/w Station Road Roundabout) | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | Tree cutting works | |
Proposed start date/Time (1) | Date: 04/08/19 | Time: 09.00 |
Proposed End date/Time (1) | Date: 04/08/19 | Time: 16.00 |
Proposed start date/Time (2) | Date: 11/08/19 | Time: 09.00 |
Proposed End date/Time (2) | Date: 11/08/19 | Time: 16.00 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 09.00 to 16.00 | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | Western: Brooklands Way, West Hill, West Street, London Road, Park Road. Eastern: Lewes Road, High Street, London Road, Park Road | |
Access arrangements | Access will not be maintained, however there are no properties and no pedestrian access within this section. | |
Applicant name | Tree Craft Ltd | |
Applicant contact tel number | 0777 478 3888 | |
Any other details | Works to be carried out on two consecutive Sundays | |
Temporary Road Closure – Holtye Avenue
3 July 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Hermitage Lane
26 June 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Queen’s Road
11 June 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Queens Road
3 June 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Queens Road | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Between Nos 20-51 (closure between j/w Queensway and j/w Dallaway Gardens) | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road closure | |
Reason for TTRO | Tower crane being dismantled | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 29/06/19 | Time: 06.00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 30/06/19 | Time: 18.00 |
The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | |
Diversion route (if applicable) | Westbound:
Northern Diversion: London Road, Park Road, Beeching Way, Brooklands Way, West Hill Southern Diversion: London Road, West Street
Eastbound: Northern Diversion: West Hill, Brooklands Way, Railway Approach, London Road Southern Diversion: West Street, London Road |
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Access arrangements | There will be no access through the closure | |
Applicant name | Falcon Tower Crane Services | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01303 265 700 | |
Any other details | ||
Temporary Road Closure – Mallard Place
29 May 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Vowels Lane
24 May 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Kennedy Avenue
1 May 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Kennedy Avenue | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Between Lingfield Road and Charlwoods Road | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | Carriageway Micro Asphalt works | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 29/08/19 | Time: 08:00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 02/09/19 | Time: 18:00 |
The restriction will be effective | Day-time only from 08:00 to 18:00 | |
Diversion route (if applicable) | Lingfield Road, Charlwoods Road and vice versa | |
Access arrangements | Pedestrian, Residential and Emergency access to be maintained | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of West Sussex County Council | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105. | |
Any other details | ||
Temporary Road Closure – Moor Place
30 April 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Moor Place | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Full length | |
Type of TTRO | Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | Carriageway patching and micro-asphalt surfacing | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 29/08/19 | Time: 08.00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 02/09/19 | Time: 13.00 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 08.00 to 18.00 weekdays
Day-time only from 09.00 to 13.00 weekend |
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Diversion route (if applicable) | No applicable diversion – cul-de-sac | |
Access arrangements | Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained. There will be no residential vehicular access (see below) | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of WSCC | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | |
Any other details | residents will need to ensure vehicles are moved out of the work area prior to start should they wish to use them | |
Temporary Road Closure – Perry Avenue
25 April 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Perry Avenue | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Closed at the junction with Kennedy Avenue through to end of the cul-de-sac | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To undertake carriageway micro surfacing | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 29/08/19 | Time: 08:00 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 02/09/19 | Time: 18:00 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 08:00 to 18:00 | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | There is no diversion | |
Access arrangements | Access maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians however no cars to be parked on the carriageway | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of WSCC | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | |
Any other details | Works in conjunction with Kennedy Avenue | |
Temporary Road Closure – Highfield Road – Proposed start date 07/08/19
18 April 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Highfield Road | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Closed between the junctions with Windmill Lane and Lingfield Road | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | |
Reason for TTRO | To undertake carriage patching repairs | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 07/08/19 | Time: 09:30 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 07/08/19 | Time: 16:00 |
The restriction will be effective | ||
Day-time only from 09:30 to 16:00 | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | Windmill Lane, London Road, Lingfield Road and vice versa | |
Access arrangements | Access maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of WSCC | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | |
Any other details | ||
Temporary Road Closure – Manning Close
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name |
Manning Close |
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Village / Town / Parish |
East Grinstead |
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Specific Location |
o/s Nos 1-12 (closure from j/w Windmill Lane to end) |
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Type of TTRO |
Road closure |
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Reason for TTRO |
Carriageway patching |
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Proposed start date/Time |
Date: 22/08/19 |
Time: 09.30 |
Proposed End date/Time |
Date: 23/08/19 |
Time: 16.00 |
The restriction will be effective |
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Day-time only from 09.30 to 16.00 |
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Diversion route (if applicable) |
No applicable diversion (no through road) |
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Access arrangements |
Access will be maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians |
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Applicant name |
Balfour Beatty on behalf of WSCC |
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Applicant contact tel number |
01243 642105 |
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Any other details |
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Temporary Road Closure – Admirals Bridge Lane
Temporary Road Closure – Mallard Place
3 April 2019
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Mallard Place | |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | |
Specific Location | Closed at the junction with Lower Mere | |
Type of TTRO | 14.2 road closure | |
Reason for TTRO | For carriageway repairs/resurfacing | |
Proposed start date/Time | Date: 18/06/2019 | Time: 09:30 |
Proposed End date/Time | Date: 18/06/2019 | Time: 16:00 |
The restriction will be effective | Day-time only from 09:30 to 16:00 | |
Diversion route (if applicable) | N/A | |
Access arrangements | Pedestrian, residential and emergency access will be maintained | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of WSCC | |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | |
Any other details | ||
Temporary Road Closure – Church Lane
Temporary Road Closure – West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead
Temporary Night Time Closure: Copthorne Way
Temporary Road Closure – Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane
1 March 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Highfield Road
30 January 2019
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane
29 January 2019
Temporary Road Closure – Cantelupe Road
25 January 2019
Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead will be closed overnight on Thursday 31st January from 6pm to 6am hours on Friday 1st February to enable South East Water’s contractor (Clancy Docwra) to connect properties to the water network. This is regrettably, likely to involve road works and associated noise being carried out throughout the night.
Emergency Temporary Road Closure – West Hoathly Road
21 January 2019
Temporary Road Closure – High Street
Weekly Roadworks
18 January 2019
West Sussex Highways no longer provide the weekly information only a map with the scheduled works. Please follow the link to the map.
http://westsussex.cdmf.info/heatmap/heatmapOSM.html
Queries concerning roadworks not shown on the map must be redirected to West Sussex County County Highways as the Town Council will have no further information.
Phone: 01243 642105
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/
Temporary Footpath Closure – FP7EG
We have been advised (via West Sussex CC) that East Sussex County Council PROW Team have had to close a footpath that is linked to West Sussex FP7EG. This will prevent access along FP7EG into East Sussex to Shovelstrode Farm (see below map).
The initial temporary closure will be for 21 days. We will update you when we have further information from East Sussex PROW team. This was effective 18th January 2018
Any queries need to be addressed to East Sussex County Council public rights of way team
Tel: 0345 608 0193
Planned roadworks in West Sussex – 2 January 2019 to 16 January 2019
7 January 2019
Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Church Lane | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Road Closure. | 07-Jan-2019 | 11-Jan-2019 | South East Water |
Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Construct washout next to boundary water valve. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jan-2019 | 09-Jan-2019 | South East Water |
Grosvenor Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway repairs and lining works as surface badly crazed and subsiding. | Road Closure. | 16-Jan-2019 | 16-Jan-2019 | West Sussex Highways |
London Road | East Grinstead | Tree works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jan-2019 | 08-Jan-2019 | West Sussex Highways |
London Road | East Grinstead | Access Openreach chambers for cabling and desilting works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 06-Jan-2019 | 06-Jan-2019 | Openreach |
Mill Way | East Grinstead | Tree works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 03-Jan-2019 | 04-Jan-2019 | West Sussex Highways |
Park Road | East Grinstead | Show position of lighthead. | Multi-Way Signals. | 06-Jan-2019 | 06-Jan-2019 | Openreach |
Railway Approach | East Grinstead | Replace gas main, renew services and connections. | Road Closure. | 07-Jan-2019 | 01-Mar-2019 | SGN |
Railway Approach | East Grinstead | Show position of lighthead. | Multi-Way Signals. | 06-Jan-2019 | 06-Jan-2019 | Openreach |
Wood Street | East Grinstead | New water mains diversion for development. | Lane Closure. | 07-Jan-2019 | 18-Jan-2019 | South East Water |
Planned roadworks in West Sussex – 19 December 2018 to 2 January 2019
22 December 2018
Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Excavate trial hole in verge to locate water supply pipe. | Two-Way Signals. | 18-Dec-2018 | 19-Dec-2018 | South East Water |
Temporary Road Closure – Church Lane
19 December 2018
Planned roadworks in West Sussex – 28 November 2018 to 12 December 2018
3 December 2018
Road | SYSTEMCODENUMBER | Road number | Road Name | Parish | District | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Buckhurst Way | BC006-MU1WBAUSEIBUUW5CZ05 | D193 | Buckhurst Way | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Build new Openreach joint box and lay duct to facilitate new site connections. | Two-Way Signals. | 08-Dec-2018 | 09-Dec-2018 | Openreach |
Dunnings Road | PJ010-50039187 | C325 | Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Tree works. | Two-Way Signals. | 12-Dec-2018 | 13-Dec-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
High Street | PJ012-S000000001592 | C602 | High Street | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Upgrade traffic signals. | Two-Way Signals. | 26-Nov-2018 | 07-Dec-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
Holtye Road | BC005-CA789W00IBT132JC001 | A264 | Holtye Road | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Access Openreach chambers to provide new customer service. | Rolling Two-Way Signals. | 08-Oct-2018 | 14-Dec-2018 | Openreach |
Imberhorne Lane | EB006–19138377 | C324 | Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Burst water main. | Two-Way Signals. | 27-Nov-2018 | 30-Nov-2018 | South East Water |
London Road | XW048-W115666763-00001 | A22 | London Road | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Lay new gas main and service. | Two-Way Signals. | 26-Nov-2018 | 30-Nov-2018 | SGN |
Lowdells Lane | BC006-MU1WBAUSEIBUUW5CZ06 | P101 | Lowdells Lane | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Build new Openreach joint box and lay duct to facilitate new site connections. | Two-Way Signals. | 08-Dec-2018 | 09-Dec-2018 | Openreach |
Saint Hill Road | BC005-MU1WSEP00IBRRR9FC07 | C325 | Saint Hill Road | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Openreach spine sub duct and cabling works. | Road Closure. | 03-Dec-2018 | 05-Dec-2018 | Openreach |
West Hoathly Road | BC005-MU1WSEP00IBRRR9FC06 | C325 | West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Openreach spine sub duct and cabling works. | Road Closure. | 03-Dec-2018 | 05-Dec-2018 | Openreach |
West Hoathly Road | PJ010-70502046 | C324 | West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT | Replace broken manhole cover behind gully. | Two-Way Signals. | 12-Dec-2018 | 12-Dec-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
Temporary Road Closure – West Hoathly Road
27 November 2018
Temporary Road Closure – Church Lane
20 November 2018
Road Name | Church Lane | ||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||
Specific Location | o/s 5-7 (closure from j/w High Street to j/w St Swithuns Close) | ||
Type of TTRO | Road Closure | ||
Reason for TTRO | New connection to water main | ||
Proposed start date/Time |
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Proposed End date/Time |
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The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | De La Warr Road, College Lane, High Street and vice versa | ||
Access arrangements | Access will be maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians | ||
Applicant name | Clancy Docwra on behalf of South East Water | ||
Applicant contact tel number | 01634 276591 | ||
Any other details | |||
Temporary Road Closure – West Hoathly Road
13 November 2018
Temporary Road Closure – London Road – Christmas Shopping Day
Temporary Road Closure – Railway Approach
5 November 2018
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Railway Approach | ||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||
Specific Location | Closed from junction with London Road to junction with Beeching Way | ||
Type of TTRO | 14.1 Road Closure | ||
Reason for TTRO | Gas Mains Replacement | ||
Proposed start date/Time |
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Proposed End date/Time |
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The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | London Road, West Street, West Hill, Brooklands Way, Railway Approach and vice versa | ||
Access arrangements | Residential, Pedestrian and Emergency Access to be maintained. | ||
Applicant name | Medway Civils & Utilities Ltd on behalf of Southern Gas Networks | ||
Applicant contact tel number | 07590 881597 | ||
Any other details | |||
Temporary Road Closure – Grosvenor Road
12 October 2018
Road Name | Grosvenor Road | ||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||
Specific Location | Junction of Park Road to junction of Crescent Road | ||
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | ||
Reason for TTRO | Carriageway Patching | ||
Proposed start date/Time |
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Proposed End date/Time |
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The restriction will be effective | Day-time only from 09:30 to 15:00 | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | Park Road, Crescent Road, Grosvenor Road and vice versa | ||
Access arrangements | Residential, Pedestrian and Emergency access to be maintained | ||
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of West Sussex County Council | ||
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | ||
Any other details | |||
Planned roadworks in West Sussex – 3 October 2018 to 17 October 2018
3 October 2018
These are the planned roadworks and do not refer to road closures for events or emergency works.
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Replace manhole frame and cover in carriageway. | Two-Way Signals. | 12-Oct-2018 | 12-Oct-2018 | Southern Water |
Buckhurst Way | East Grinstead | Build new Openreach joint box and lay duct to facilitate new site connections. | Two-Way Signals. | 06-Oct-2018 | 07-Oct-2018 | Openreach |
Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Gas connection. | Two-Way Signals. | 15-Oct-2018 | 24-Oct-2018 | SGN |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Access Openreach chambers to provide new customer service. | Rolling Two-Way Signals. | 08-Oct-2018 | 14-Dec-2018 | Openreach |
Lingfield Road | East Grinstead | Tree works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Oct-2018 | 16-Oct-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
Lowdells Lane | East Grinstead | Build new Openreach joint box and lay duct to facilitate new site connections. | Two-Way Signals. | 06-Oct-2018 | 07-Oct-2018 | Openreach |
Queens Road | East Grinstead | New water connections. | Two-Way Signals. | 08-Oct-2018 | 12-Oct-2018 | South East Water |
Saint Hill Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway edge erosion repairs. | Road Closure. | 10-Oct-2018 | 10-Oct-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
Vicarage Walk | East Grinstead | Lay Openreach duct to facilitate spine cabling works. | Footpath Closure. | 08-Oct-2018 | 12-Oct-2018 | Openreach |
Please note that carriageway works being undertaken by West Sussex Highways are subject to last minute date changes due to weather conditions, equipment breakdown or emergency work taking priority. The works may start at any time up to 5 days from the planned start date given above. On street yellow ‘Advanced Warning’ boards will provide details of latest dates.
An alternative map-based report showing roadworks for the following month is available here. Be aware that the report may not be available until after 5pm on a Wednesday. In the event that this week’s report is not currently available, the link will display last week’s report. Information for individual parishes can be viewed by selecting the required parish name from the dropdown list available by clicking on the menu button. Note: the map-based report requires the use of an up-to-date browser.
Planned roadworks in West Sussex – 26 September 2018 to 10 October 2018
2 October 2018
These are the planned roadworks and do not refer to road closures for events or emergency works.
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Access Openreach chambers to provide new customer service. | Rolling Two-Way Signals. | 08-Oct-2018 | 14-Dec-2018 | Openreach |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Trial hole to locate water supply pipe in verge. | Two-Way Signals. | 27-Sep-2018 | 01-Oct-2018 | South East Water |
London Road | East Grinstead | Leak on water ferrule. | Lane Closure. | 26-Sep-2018 | 01-Oct-2018 | South East Water |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Access Openreach chamber to cable duct. | Multi-Way Signals. | 02-Oct-2018 | 02-Oct-2018 | Openreach |
Queens Road | East Grinstead | New water connections. | Two-Way Signals. | 08-Oct-2018 | 12-Oct-2018 | South East Water |
Saint Hill Road | East Grinstead | Tree works, install overhead Openreach cable and complete street cabinet works. | Stop/Go Boards. | 26-Sep-2018 | 28-Sep-2018 | Openreach |
Saint Hill Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway edge erosion repairs. | Road Closure. | 10-Oct-2018 | 10-Oct-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
St Johns Road | East Grinstead | Accessing BT chamber to cable duct. | Multi-Way Signals. | 02-Oct-2018 | 02-Oct-2018 | Openreach |
Vicarage Walk | East Grinstead | Lay Openreach duct to facilitate spine cabling works. | Footpath Closure. | 08-Oct-2018 | 12-Oct-2018 | Openreach |
West Hill | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Two-Way Signals. | 24-Sep-2018 | 28-Sep-2018 | South East Water |
West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway pothole repairs. | Two-Way Signals. | 01-Oct-2018 | 01-Oct-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | Tree works, install overhead Openreach cable and complete street cabinet works. | Stop/Go Boards. | 26-Sep-2018 | 28-Sep-2018 | Openreach |
Please note that carriageway works being undertaken by West Sussex Highways are subject to last minute date changes due to weather conditions, equipment breakdown or emergency work taking priority. The works may start at any time up to 5 days from the planned start date given above. On street yellow ‘Advanced Warning’ boards will provide details of latest dates.
An alternative map-based report showing roadworks for the following month is available here. Be aware that the report may not be available until after 5pm on a Wednesday. In the event that this week’s report is not currently available, the link will display last week’s report. Information for individual parishes can be viewed by selecting the required parish name from the dropdown list available by clicking on the menu button. Note: the map-based report requires the use of an up-to-date browser.
Temporary Road Closure – Queens Road
Temporary Road Closure – St James Road
27 September 2018
Planned roadworks in West Sussex – 19 September 2018 to 3 October 2018
25 September 2018
These are the planned roadworks and do not refer to road closures for events or emergency works.
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway pothole repairs. | Two-Way Signals. | 24-Sep-2018 | 24-Sep-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Burst water main in carriageway. | Two-Way Signals. | 14-Sep-2018 | 21-Sep-2018 | South East Water |
London Road | East Grinstead | Repair single service electricity cable affecting customers supply. | Two-Way Signals. | 18-Sep-2018 | 24-Sep-2018 | UK Power Networks South Eastern |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Access Openreach chamber to cable duct. | Multi-Way Signals. | 02-Oct-2018 | 02-Oct-2018 | Openreach |
St Johns Road | East Grinstead | Accessing BT chamber to cable duct. | Multi-Way Signals. | 02-Oct-2018 | 02-Oct-2018 | Openreach |
West Hill | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Two-Way Signals. | 24-Sep-2018 | 28-Sep-2018 | South East Water |
West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway pothole repairs. | Two-Way Signals. | 01-Oct-2018 | 01-Oct-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
Please note that carriageway works being undertaken by West Sussex Highways are subject to last minute date changes due to weather conditions, equipment breakdown or emergency work taking priority. The works may start at any time up to 5 days from the planned start date given above. On street yellow ‘Advanced Warning’ boards will provide details of latest dates.
An alternative map-based report showing roadworks for the following month is available here. Be aware that the report may not be available until after 5pm on a Wednesday. In the event that this week’s report is not currently available, the link will display last week’s report. Information for individual parishes can be viewed by selecting the required parish name from the dropdown list available by clicking on the menu button. Note: the map-based report requires the use of an up-to-date browser.
Temporary Road Closure – Saint Hill Road
18 September 2018
Temporary Road Closure – Vicarage Walk
Temporary Road Closure – Vicarage Walk
6 September 2018
Road Name | Vicarage Walk | ||||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||||
Specific Location | Closed from Chequer Road to Cantelupe Road | ||||
Type of TTRO | 14.2 footpath closure | ||||
Reason for TTRO | To allow BT Openreach to install ducting and cabling | ||||
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The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | ||||
Diversion route (if applicable) | Cantelupe Road, De La Warr Road, Chequer Road and vice versa | ||||
Access arrangements | Residential access only | ||||
Applicant name | Hire-a-Lite | ||||
Applicant contact tel number | 0844 3329 009 | ||||
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Lingfield Road – Carriageway Reconstruction
10 August 2018
Statement from WSCC:
We are aware of the poor condition of Lingfield Road and were due to carry out extensive maintenance work in the current financial year.
Investigatory works have shown that the road needs to be fully reconstructed, which will include recycling the existing road structure. We have been advised by our specialist recycling contractor that these works will take three weeks and, because of the heavy plant involved, the road will have to be fully closed. This is for the safety of residents and construction workers alike.
Consequently, because of the close proximity of Imberhorne School and to minimise the disruption that these works will undoubtedly cause, the most appropriate approach will be to carry them out during the school summer holidays. Due to conflicting works being carried out by Southern Gas Networks in the area, we have been unable to find a working window during the current school summer holiday. The scheme will now be scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2019.
Meanwhile, we will continue to monitor the condition of the road surface and carry out any repairs in accordance with the Council’s Safety Plus policy.
Temporary Road Closure – Old Road
8 August 2018
Lingfield Road resurfacing postponed
27 July 2018
West Sussex Highways have confirmed that the roadworks planned for Lingfield Road will no longer be going ahead as they have been postponed.
Temporary Road Closure – London Road
4 July 2018
Temporary Road Closure – Church Lane
29 June 2018
Temporary Road Closure – Church Lane
20 June 2018
Temporary Road Closure – London Road, Beeching Way, Park Road
15 June 2018
Road Name | London Road, Beeching Way and Park Road | ||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||
Specific Location | Closed from junction with St James Road to Railway Approach | ||
Type of TTRO | 14.2 Road Closure | ||
Reason for TTRO | Carriageway resurfacing | ||
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Night-time only from 19:00 to 06:00 | |||
Diversion route (if applicable) | Station Road, Moat Road, Cranston Road, Blackwell Road, Blackwell Hollow, College Lane, Lewes Road and Vice Versa | ||
Access arrangements | Access maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians | ||
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty | ||
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | ||
Any other details | |||
Temporary Road Closure – Middle Row
7 June 2018
Temporary Road Closure – Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead
A264, Copthorne Way
A new road junction is being constructed on the Eastbound section of the A264, Copthorne Way. The junction provides access to a new housing development on the site of Holly Farm. The new junction will be created by widening the south side of the carriageway and adding in a turn right lane.
These works are scheduled to commence on the 14/05/2018.
The works will involve alterations to the road layout whilst we work such as reduced-width lane running and two-way temporary traffic lights as agreed by the Council.
The works are expected to last 15 weeks and will require a temporary speed limit of 30mph on the A264 Copthorne Way with working on the carriageway between the hours of 09.30 to 16.00 – There will be reduced width lane restrictions depending on what stage of the works we are completing. The first widening and final resurfacing stage will require night time working between 20.00 to 06.00 and are to be completed under two-way temporary traffic lights.
Motorist travelling during these hours are advised to allow extra time for their journey.
The flow of traffic and the work itself will be monitored by West Sussex County Council.
The Emergency contact number for the contractor carrying out these works is: 01293 844 218
Roadworks – 9 May 2018 to 23 May 2018
15 May 2018
Road | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Holtye Road | Tree works. | Stop/Go Boards. | 09-May-2018 | 09-May-2018 | R H Madgwick And Sons – Matthew Madgwick |
Lewes Road | Repair streetlight fault. | Two-Way Signals. | 07-May-2018 | 15-May-2018 | UK Power Networks South Eastern |
London Road | Repair traffic signal detection loops. | Lane Closure. | 11-May-2018 | 11-May-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
Pavilion Way | Install Openreach pole to provide service to new customer. | Multi-Way Signals. | 22-May-2018 | 22-May-2018 | Openreach |
Queens Road | Rebuild Openreach joint boxes and lay duct. | Two-Way Signals. | 21-May-2018 | 04-Jun-2018 | Openreach |
West Street | Install road humps and footway improvements. | Road Closure. | 08-May-2018 | 31-May-2018 | West Sussex Highways |
Traffic Calming West Street
2 May 2018
Temporary Road Closure – West Street
25 April 2018
West Sussex County Council
(East Grinstead: West Street) (Temporary Closure) Order 2018
NOTICE is hereby given that not less than 7 days from the date of this notice, West Sussex County Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to temporarily close West Street in East Grinstead from its junction with Queensway to its junction with Pavilion Way.
The road closure is needed to allow new traffic calming features to be installed in safety.
The Order will come into effect on 8 May 2018 and remain in force until 31 May 2018. Once made, the Order may remain in force for up to 18 months, or until the proposed works are completed, whichever is earlier.
During the operative periods of this Order alternative routes for vehicles will be indicated on site. Access to properties on the affected length of road will be maintained at all times.
Any queries about the effect of the Order on traffic using the highway should be directed to the West Sussex County Council Contact Centre, telephone number 01243 642105.
Dated this 19th day of April 2018
Director of Law & Assurance, County Hall, Chichester.
TTRO-967-MM
Temporary Road Closure – Church Lane
Road Name | Church Lane | ||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||
Specific Location | From Junction with High Street to Junction with St Swithuns Close | ||
Type of TTRO | Road Closure | ||
Reason for TTRO | Provide New Customer Service | ||
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The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | Church Lane, De La Warr Road, College Lane, High Street | ||
Access arrangements | Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
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Applicant name | Herts Traffic on behalf of UKPN | ||
Applicant contact tel number | Herts Traffic 0330 0537 7225 | ||
Any other details | |||
Temporary Footpath Closure – Public Bridleway 6eEG
Please note the previous closure for surfacing works did not happen due to poor ground conditions. The rescheduled closure is now planned for the 30th April 2018.
Temporary Road Closure – Middle Row
Road Name | Middle Row | ||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||
Specific Location | Closed from junction with High Street to Portland Road | ||
Type of TTRO | 14.1 Road closure | ||
Reason for TTRO | Installation of new electricity supply | ||
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The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | High Street and Middle Row | ||
Access arrangements | Residential and emergency access only | ||
Applicant name | Herts Traffic Management on behalf of UK Power Networks | ||
Applicant contact tel number | 0330 037 225 | ||
Any other details | |||
Temporary Road Closure – Cantelupe Road
Road Name | Cantelupe Road | ||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||
Specific Location | Closed from junction High Street to outside Kings House | ||
Type of TTRO | 14.1 road closure and revocation of One Way system | ||
Reason for TTRO | To provide new service | ||
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The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | Cantelupe Road, De La Warr Road, College Lane and High Street | ||
Access arrangements | Residential access only | ||
Applicant name | Herts Traffic Management LTD on behalf of UK Power Networks | ||
Applicant contact tel number | 0330 0537 225 | ||
Any other details | |||
Roadworks information – M23 resurfacing April 2018
10 April 2018
What’s happening?
I am writing to advise that on behalf of Highways England, A-one+ will be carrying out some resurfacing work Northbound on the M23 between junctions 10 (Copthorne) and 9 (Gatwick). This is to complete the previous works that were postponed by severe weather conditions in January 2018.
Traffic management
In order to carry out these works as efficiently and as safely as possible, we will be implementing a slip road closure and lane closures on the M23 in addition to using a full road closure of the London bound carriageway on the M23, between 10pm on Friday evening to 4am on Monday morning on the dates listed below. The Southbound carriageway is unaffected.
Unfortunately, weekend closures are unavoidable due to the nature and scale of the work involved.
Where the closure is taking place | Dates and timings |
M23 junction 10 onslip and lanes 1 & 2 on the M23 between junctions 10 & 9 London bound
M23 junction 10 to junction 9 London bound & M23 junction 10a onslip. |
Thursday 19 April 2018 10 pm – Friday 20 April 4am
Friday 20 April 10pm – Monday 23 April 4am
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Please be aware that these works have been carefully programmed but are subject to change due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances. The dates of the 26, 27, 28 and 29 April are being held as contingency in case of inclement weather.
Diversion routes
Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place during all closures and we will be using local routes which are suitable for all types of vehicles.
We are working closely with partner organisations to minimise disruption for residents during our works but an increase in traffic along the diversion routes is unfortunately unavoidable.
How do I get to Gatwick airport?
Northbound traffic for Gatwick airport will exit the M23 at junction 10 and take the A2011 Crawley Avenue to the A23 London Road to reach Airport Way and the North Terminal roundabout to the South Terminal.
How do I get to the M25?
Northbound traffic for the M25 will exit at junction 10 and follow the A264 through Copthorne, turning left (northbound) onto the A22 at the traffic lights at Felbridge.
Traffic will continue northbound on the A22 through New Chapel, Blindley Heath and South Godstone, reaching the M25 at the junction 6 Godstone interchange.
Are you working on the M23 Southbound?
The M23 Southbound carriageway will not be closed during these works and all Gatwick airport traffic will be able to exit at junction 9 or continue Southbound towards Brighton as usual.
Contact us
If you have any questions or if you’d like to know about the work taking place, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Phone: 01732 446800
Post: 10, Kings Hill Avenue,
Kings Hill,
Kent
ME19 4AR
Email: area4enquiries@aone.uk.com
Temporary Road Closure – Fleming Walk, East Grinstead
Temporary Road Closure – Selsfield Road, West Hoathly
14 March 2018
Temporary Public Bridleway 6eEG Closure
Temporary Road Closure – West Street
7 March 2018
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | West Street | ||
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead | ||
Specific Location | From junction Queensway to Queens Road | ||
Type of TTRO | 14.1 road closure | ||
Reason for TTRO | Community led improvements, installation of 2x road humps and footway improvements | ||
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The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | ||
Diversion route (if applicable) | West Hill, Brooklands Way, Station Road, London Road, Moat Road, Queens Road, West Street and vice versa | ||
Access arrangements | Pedestrian, residential and emergency access will be maintained | ||
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty on behalf of WSCC | ||
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 | ||
Any other details | |||
The application is currently being processed and you will be advised further when details are confirmed.
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane, East Grinstead
27 February 2018
Refurbishment of Fire Station Traffic Signals
21 February 2018
I am pleased to inform you that as part of our continuing efforts to improve the highways, work is due to commence soon at London Road, East Grinstead.
What we’re doing
For this project we will be:
- Replacing obsolete equipment and cabling to improve reliability.
- Repairing underground ducting.
- Relocating the traffic signals controller to enable easier maintenance.
- Relocating Wig-Wags to improve visibility.
When this will take place
The work will start on 5th March 2018 and is expected to take 4 weeks to complete. Our hours of work will generally be between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Due to the nature of the works being delivered you may experience some disturbance and we apologise for this in advance. Before the works start, we will erect advance warning signs in the local area, letting you know any changes to the start date and marking the extent of the works.
Information for residents
We know our works can cause disruption but will do our utmost to minimise any impact.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Please don’t park where you may cause an obstruction.
At times access may be limited. We will always do our best to allow access to homes and businesses.
Some work is weather dependant. We will keep you updated with any delays & changes via the advanced warning signs.
If you have special needs or requirements please get in touch or speak to our staff on site.
General advice
For the latest information you can follow us on Twitter @WSHighways
Road Restrictions during the work
In order to protect our workforce and the public, temporary traffic signals and traffic management will be in operation on London Road for the duration of the
works from 9.30am to 4.30pm daily.
Contact us
Thank you for your cooperation and patience whilst these works are carried out. Should you need to speak to someone please try the site staff in the first instance as they may be able to answer your query quickly. Alternatively you can call the West Sussex Highways contact centre on 01243 642105 and ask for Adam Norris. You can always email us at highways@westsussex.gov.uk.
Temporary Road Closure – Bus Running Day
20 February 2018
Temporary Road Closure – Easter Celebrations
Temporary Public Footpath Closure – 34bEG
21 November 2017
Temporary Road Closure – Horsted Lane, Sharpthorne
Temporary Road Closure – The Big Reveal
7 November 2017
Temporary Road Closure – Remembrance Day Parade
Temporary Road Close – Middle Row
6 October 2017
Temporary Road Closure – London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Gas Works – London Road, East Grinstead
20 September 2017
We’re writing to make you aware of our forthcoming upgrade of our gas network on London Road in East Grinstead. Our £74,000 project involves the essential replacement of old metal gas mains with new plastic pipe to ensure we continue to provide a safe and reliable gas supply to the local area. Our contractor Medway Civils and Utilities will undertake this work on our behalf.
So that we can minimise the impact of our essential work, we have carefully consulted and planned our works in partnership with West Sussex County Council. We will be working in London Road in two phases, starting on Monday 9 October. We will suspend our work in between these phases – from Friday 17 November to Monday 8 January – to avoid disrupting the town during the busy festive period.
We’ll be working in London Road from Station Road to St James’ Road for our first five-week phase. To ensure everyone’s safety, we need to reduce London Road to one lane around our work area in this section of the road.
We’ll restart our project on Monday 8 January. During this seven-week phase, we’ll need to temporarily London Road at its junction with Railway Approach. A signed diversion will be in place for through traffic via the A22.
We have also produced the attached leaflet to better explain our work in East Grinstead, I hope this gives a better insight into what our project involves
All businesses in the local area will remain open as usual. We do have a compensation scheme in place for local businesses which suffer a genuine loss of trade because of our work. Packs are available from our website, sgn.co.uk, via the Publications section.
I understand that roadworks can be frustrating. However, the new plastic pipe has a minimum lifespan of 80 years. This means that when the work is complete, East Grinstead residents will continue to enjoy the benefits of a safe and reliable gas supply for years to come.
Temporary Footpath Closure – Public Bridleway 44aEG
Temporary Road Closure – Railway Approach – Jan/Feb 2018
4 September 2017
Due to Gas Mains Replacement works, there will be no left turn into Railway Approach from London Road from 08/01/2018 to 16/02/2018.
Pedestrian access will be maintained and the diversion route will be via Beeching Way, Station Road, London Road.
Temporary Road Closure – Maypole Road, Ashurst Wood
21 August 2017
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Maypole Road |
Village / Town / Parish | Ashurst Wood |
Specific Location | From junction with School Lane to junction with Great Water Farm |
Type of TTR | Road Closure |
Reason for TTR | New Connection |
Proposed start date | 23/10/2017 |
Proposed duration | 5 days |
Diversion route (if applicable) | Maypole Road, Hammerwood Road, Lewes Road, College Lane, Beeching Way, Blackwell Hollow, Holtye Road, Woods Hill Lane |
Access arrangements | Escort to properties for residents |
Applicant name | UK Power Networks |
Applicant contact tel number | 07812262332 |
Any other details |
Whillet’s Bridge Closure
11 August 2017
Worth Way Closure – Update
The closure will be in place from this Friday 11th August. In order to have the route reopened by 4th September in time for the start of term there may well be some weekend working as well.
Notices will be posted at either end of the closed section with an alternate route, please note that for cyclists and equestrians this will involve some road riding.
Temporary Road Closure – Old Road
8 August 2017
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Old Road |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | Between junction College Lane and Laurel Dene |
Type of TTR | 14.2 road closure |
Reason for TTR | Carriageway patch repairs |
Proposed start date | 6/11/2017 |
Proposed duration | 1 day |
Diversion route (if applicable) | Old Road, College Lane, Lewes Road and vice versa |
Access arrangements | Pedestrian, residential and emergency access maintained via gatemen |
Applicant name | WSCC (Balfour Beatty) |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 |
Any other details | Off peak closure |
The application is currently being processed and you will be advised further when details are confirmed.
Temporary Road Closure – Middle Row
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Middle Row |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | From junction High Street to Portland Road |
Type of TTR | 14.2 road closure |
Reason for TTR | New connection and service |
Proposed start date | 23/10/2017 |
Proposed duration | 5 days |
Diversion route (if applicable) | High Street and Middle Row |
Access arrangements | Residential and emergency access only |
Applicant name | UK Power Networks |
Applicant contact tel number | 07812262332 |
Any other details | 24hr closures |
The application is currently being processed and you will be advised further when details are confirmed.
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane
Temporary Road Closure – Vowel’s Lane
Worth Way closure for resurfacing
14 July 2017
Resurfacing and drainage works will be starting at the end of July 2017 between Cob Close and Gullage. Sections of the path will be closed for health and safety reasons whilst these works are carried out.
The paths around Crawley Down Pond will also be improved. Work will commence in the week beginning 24 July 2017 and will last for approximately four weeks dependant on weather.
Refurbishment of Pedestrian Crossing
24 May 2017
We are pleased to inform you that as part of our continuing efforts to improve the highways, work is due to commence soon at London Road, East Grinstead.
What we’re doing
This project will include:
- Refurbishment of the existing Pelican crossing to a new style Puffin pedestrian crossing. All new equipment will be installed on site.
- Inclusion of pedestrian beepers and rotating tactile devices to aid those with visual impairments to cross safely.
- Alteration of dropped kerbing to improve drainage. With the pedestrian tactile paving being replaced.
- A temporary pedestrian crossing facility is currently on site and will remain on site for the duration of the refurbishment.
When this will take place
The work will start on 22 May 2017 and is expected to take 2 weeks to complete. Our hours of work will generally be between 9am and 5pm.
Road Restrictions during the work
A temporary narrowing of the carriageway will be introduced to ensure the safety of those working on site. With a temporary pedestrian crossing facility in place.
Information for residents
We know our works can cause disruption but will do our utmost to minimise any impact.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Please don’t park where you may cause an obstruction. At times access may be limited. We will always do our best to allow access to homes and businesses. Some work is weather dependant. We will keep you updated with any delays & changes via the advanced warning signs.
If you have special needs or requirements please get in touch or speak to our staff on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why does this work have to take place?
The refurbishment was initiated as a result of the annual inspection. During the inspection the engineer identified a critical safety issue with one of the poles on site. Due to this reason the site was decommissioned, with a temporary pedestrian crossing installed on site.
2. What work has to be done?
The existing pedestrian crossing will be replaced by a new style Puffin crossing. This will involve a temporary narrowing of the carriageway and a temporary pedestrian crossing facility will be in place.
3. What will the benefits be once it is finished?
A puffin crossing with be installed utilising the latest technology. Above ground detectors will be installed to improve pedestrian safety, LED lamps to improve visibility for motorist and improved kerbing and tactile paving to improve drainage.
4. Will any road have to be closed during the works?
No.
5. When will the work start?
The works are due to begin w/c 22 May 2017.
6. When will the work finish?
It is expected to be completed by 5 June 2017 but this can be dependent on weather conditions and other external factors.
7. Can works be carried out at evenings or overnight?
No this scheme will operate during normal working hours.
8. How much will it cost?
The estimated cost for this scheme is £30,000
9. What disruption can motorists or bus passengers expect?
Motorists may be subject to additional delays due to traffic management.
10. Are there any other considerations people need to be aware of?
Pedestrians maybe diverted off the footpath, however safe walkways will be provided. Temporary pedestrian crossing will also be in use.
Temporary Road Closure – Sandy Lane & College Lane
23 March 2017
Temporary Road Closure – High Street, Easter Service
20 March 2017
Public Rights of Way
West Street traffic proposals
28 February 2017
There will be a display in the West St library from around the same time for the rest of March. Kevin Moss from WSCC will be in the library on the 9th March from 2pm until 4pm to answer any questions people may have.
The consultation is open to all from 3rd March and can be found at https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/wsegtc
Temporary Road Closure – West Hoathly Road
6 February 2017
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane, East Grinstead
19 January 2017
Temporary Road Closure – A22 London Road
3 August 2016
Temporary Road Closure – Green Hedges Avenue
18 July 2016
Road Closure – East Grinstead Town Centre
1 July 2016
WSCC grass cutting schedule
27 May 2016
WSCC grass cutting schedule for highways verges:
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/7712/urban_grass_schedule.pdf
Please note that it can take 4 weeks to get around the county so if there is a slippage from the proposed dates, please allow a reasonable leeway. If however the grass verges are not cut, please do liaise with your County Councillor to determine the reason:
- Town (part) Herontye and Worsted – Cllr John O’Brien
- Asplats, Baldwins (part) and Town (Part) – Cllr Liz Bennett
- Imberhorne and Baldwins (part) – Cllr Heidi Brunsdon
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 2nd May 2016
3 May 2016
Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Overnight Road Closure. | 06-May-2016 | 07-May-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Birches Industrial Estate | East Grinstead | Maintenace on T-Mobile mast. | Stop/Go Boards. | 04-May-2016 | 06-May-2016 | T-Mobile (UK) Limited |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Mar-2016 | 06-May-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Lewes Road | East Grinstead | Gas escape in progress. | Two-Way Signals. | 26-Apr-2016 | 05-May-2016 | SGN |
London Road | East Grinstead | Gully repair works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 27-Apr-2016 | 27-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
London Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Patching (between county border and Lingfield Road). | Multi-Way Signals. | 11-May-2016 | 13-May-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
London Road | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Lane Closure. | 25-Apr-2016 | 29-Apr-2016 | South East Water |
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 18th April 2016
22 April 2016
Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Overnight Road Closure. | 19-Apr-2016 | 21-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Mar-2016 | 06-May-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
London Road | East Grinstead | Gully repair works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 27-Apr-2016 | 27-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
London Road | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Lane Closure. | 25-Apr-2016 | 29-Apr-2016 | South East Water |
Saint Hill Road | East Grinstead | Install gullies and new pipe in carriageway. | Road Closure. | 25-Apr-2016 | 26-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 7th April 2016
7 April 2016
Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Overnight Road Closure. | 14-Apr-2016 | 16-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Install lighting columns and removals, including jointing works. | Lane Closure. | 29-Mar-2016 | 13-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Mar-2016 | 06-May-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Lingfield Road | East Grinstead | Lay new gas service. | Two-Way Signals. | 04-Apr-2016 | 12-Apr-2016 | SGN |
Sandy Lane | East Grinstead | Leak on water communication pipe. | Road Closure. | 04-Apr-2016 | 06-Apr-2016 | South East Water |
West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | Access overhead BT structure to repair service. | Two-Way Signals. | 11-Apr-2016 | 11-Apr-2016 | BT |
College Lane Bridge – Parapet Upgrade Works – revised start date
31 March 2016
Further to my previous email regarding the parapet works at the bridge in College Lane, I wish to inform you that the revised start date will be Tuesday 29th March.
The works will last for approximately four weeks and traffic lights will be provided to control vehicles onto a single lane across the bridge. There will also be four night time closures of both the bridge and the road below to allow certain activities to be carried out safely. The evenings of these closures are currently programmed to be the 29th March and the 12th, 13th and 26th April, however, these times are subject to change depending on how the works progress.
The contractor is proposing to extend the normal daytime shifts in order to expedite the works, therefore, although all of the noisy activities (such as drilling etc.) will be carried out in the daytime, an occasional small level of noise disruption may be experienced at night.
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 17th March 2016
21 March 2016
Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Overnight Road Closure. | 29-Mar-2016 | 30-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Install lighting columns and removals, including jointing works. | Lane Closure. | 29-Mar-2016 | 13-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Brooklands Way | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Overnight Road Closure. | 15-Mar-2016 | 21-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Overnight Road Closure. | 29-Mar-2016 | 27-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Mar-2016 | 06-May-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Garden Wood Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Overnight Road Closure. | 15-Mar-2016 | 21-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Kennedy Avenue | East Grinstead | Carriageway Patching. | Two-Way Signals. | 16-Mar-2016 | 16-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Lewes Road | East Grinstead | Lay new electricity cable and duct. | Two-Way Signals. | 16-Mar-2016 | 22-Mar-2016 | UK Power Networks South Eastern |
London Road | East Grinstead | Leak on water valve. | Lane Closure. | 14-Mar-2016 | 17-Mar-2016 | South East Water |
Ship Street | East Grinstead | Replace UKPN electricity link box. | Two-Way Signals. | 09-Mar-2016 | 18-Mar-2016 | UK Power Networks South Eastern |
College Lane Bridge – Parapet Upgrade Works – notification of delayed works commencement
14 March 2016
Due to issues with the specialist materials manufacture and supply West Sussex County Council have had to delay the College Lane bridge parapet upgrade works which were originally programmed to start on Monday.
Balfour Beatty Living Places are currently liaising with their Streetworks coordination team and a revised commencement date will be advised once it has been confirmed.
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 9th March 2016
12 March 2016
Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Overnight Road Closure. | 14-Mar-2016 | 15-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Beeching Way | East Grinstead | Access manhole in carriageway for sewer cleaning and descaling with jetter. | Two-Way Signals. | 14-Mar-2016 | 17-Mar-2016 | Southern Water |
Birches Industrial Estate | East Grinstead | Replace T-Mobile telecoms pole. | Stop/Go Boards. | 11-Mar-2016 | 11-Mar-2016 | T-Mobile (UK) Limited |
Brooklands Way | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Overnight Road Closure. | 14-Mar-2016 | 19-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Brooklands Way | East Grinstead | Install new water outlet. | Two-Way Signals. | 15-Mar-2016 | 17-Mar-2016 | South East Water |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Overnight Road Closure. | 14-Mar-2016 | 12-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Install and remove temporary parapets to enable replacement. | Two-Way Signals. | 14-Mar-2016 | 21-Apr-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
De La Warr Road | East Grinstead | Lay new gas main. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Feb-2016 | 09-Mar-2016 | SGN |
Garden Wood Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Overnight Road Closure. | 14-Mar-2016 | 19-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Kennedy Avenue | East Grinstead | Carriageway Patching. | Two-Way Signals. | 16-Mar-2016 | 16-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Lewes Road | East Grinstead | Lay new electricity cable and duct. | Two-Way Signals. | 16-Mar-2016 | 22-Mar-2016 | UK Power Networks South Eastern |
Temporary Road Closure – Vowels Lane, West Hoathly
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 29th February 2016
26 February 2016
Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Brooklands Way | East Grinstead | Install new washout. | Two-Way Signals. | 24-Feb-2016 | 26-Feb-2016 | South East Water |
De La Warr Road | East Grinstead | Lay new gas main. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Feb-2016 | 09-Mar-2016 | SGN |
Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Cut back vegetation. | Stop/Go Boards. | 26-Feb-2016 | 26-Feb-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Install new gully and pipework. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Feb-2016 | 01-Mar-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Kennedy Avenue | East Grinstead | Carriageway Patching. | Two-Way Signals. | 26-Feb-2016 | 26-Feb-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
London Road | East Grinstead | Access underground BT boxes for new customer connection. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Feb-2016 | 01-Mar-2016 | BT |
London Road | East Grinstead | Connect to gas main and lay pipework in carriageway and footway. | Lane Closure. | 29-Feb-2016 | 04-Mar-2016 | Fulcrum Pipelines Limited |
Ship Street | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing (section to West Street). | Overnight Road Closure. | 25-Feb-2016 | 27-Feb-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
West Street | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Overnight Road Closure. | 25-Feb-2016 | 27-Feb-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
West Street | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing (section by Constitutional Buildings). | Overnight Multi-Way Signals. | 25-Feb-2016 | 27-Feb-2016 | West Sussex Highways |
Wood Street | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew services and connection. | Two-Way Signals. | 22-Jan-2016 | 03-Mar-2016 | SGN |
Temporary Road Closure – High Street – Easter Service
Temporary Road Closure – Brooklands Way
24 February 2016
A22 roadworks update – January closure at Godstone
23 December 2015
Travelling out of East Grinstead on the A22? Then please be aware of the following.
Both sides of the A22 at the Godstone by pass (Junction 6 of the M25) are now open, but there is a 30 mph speed limit in place on the southbound side.
From Monday 4 January there will be a 24/7 southbound closure for at least four weeks, to allow the remaining reconstruction and improvement works to be completed. The northbound carriageway will be open during this period. Surrey Highways would like to thank everyone for their patience while these works are taking place.
For further information e-mail the Surrey County Council Works Communication Team on works.communication@surreycc.
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane
Christmas and New Year Railway Update
6 November 2015
During the Christmas and New Year period, scheduled rail improvements are due to take place affecting many services to and from Gatwick. Network Rail is undertaking a major renewal of a junction just north of Purley station that will affect services into Gatwick. The works will commence at 2200hrs on 24th December and run through until 0400 hrs on 4th January. The following services will be affected:
- No Gatwick Express service
- No trains between South Croydon and Redhill – train diversions and rail replacements will be in place.
- The Thameslink service will be terminating at East Croydon
- Southern service will be running to East Croydon / East Grinstead with connecting rail replacement buses or alternative rail services from London Victoria to Gatwick via Horsham.
Night time bridge inspections, traffic diversions
20 October 2015
West Sussex County Council will be inspecting three bridges in East Grinstead at night.
The routine inspections will make sure all three structures are safe, and identify any defects to repair.
The bridges being inspected are:
- College Lane
- London Road
- London Road footbridge
Work starts on Monday, October 19 and is scheduled for seven nights. Working hours are between 8pm and 6am.
The A22 Beeching Way, which runs underneath, will be closed overnight during this time.
The closure will be in place between Lewes Road roundabout and London Road (where the A22 forks into two).
The work is scheduled at night to prevent tailbacks during the day.
All three bridges will stay open throughout the work.
Traffic will be diverted along:
Lewes Road (B2110);
College Lane (B2110);
A264;
A22;
London Road; and
High Street.
The closure will not affect the traffic diversion already in place for the East Grinstead bus station improvements.
Temporary Road Closure – A264 Snow Hill
8 October 2015
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 16th September 2015
21 September 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Repair to damaged traffic signal loops . | Multi-Way Signals. | 21-Sep-2015 | 21-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Lingfield Road | East Grinstead | Install BT duct and connect into jointbox or building. | Multi-Way Signals. | 29-Sep-2015 | 01-Oct-2015 | BT |
Lingfield Road | East Grinstead | Lay new electricity service cable in footway and carriageway. | Two-Way Signals. | 30-Sep-2015 | 06-Oct-2015 | UK Power Networks South Eastern |
London Road | East Grinstead | Replace cover and frame in carriageway. | Stop/Go Boards. | 22-Sep-2015 | 24-Sep-2015 | Southern Water |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Remove traffic island, footways improvements and new crossing facilities. | Two-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 20-Nov-2015 | Walker Construction Ltd |
Quarry Rise | East Grinstead | Lay new gas main and renew services and connections. | Two-Way Signals. | 27-Aug-2015 | 20-Oct-2015 | SGN |
Station Road | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Lane Closure. | 14-Sep-2015 | 18-Sep-2015 | South East Water |
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 26th August 2015
28 August 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Access underground BT structure to restore service. | Multi-Way Signals. | 27-Aug-2015 | 27-Aug-2015 | BT |
Durkins Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Overnight Road Closure. | 04-Sep-2015 | 05-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Estcots Drive | East Grinstead | Carriageway Micro Surfacing. | Road Closure. | 28-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Road Closure southbound. | 23-Jul-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | South East Water |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Install chamber on behalf of Vodafone. | Two-Way Signals. | 01-Sep-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | Vodafone |
Kennedy Avenue | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 02-Sep-2015 | 03-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
London Road | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | South East Water |
London Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Patching. | Lane Closure. | 09-Sep-2015 | 09-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Mcindoe Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 02-Sep-2015 | 03-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Remove traffic island, footways improvements and new crossing facilities. | Two-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 20-Nov-2015 | Walker Construction Ltd |
Park Road | East Grinstead | Replacement of boundary fence. | Stop/Go Boards. | 01-Sep-2015 | 05-Sep-2015 | AJS Fencing Services |
West Hill | East Grinstead | Tree maintenance. | Two-Way Signals. | 28-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Temporary Road Closure – Station Road
NOTICE is hereby given that not less than 7 days from the date of this notice, West Sussex County Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to temporarily close Station Road in East Grinstead, from its junction with the Station Road/Railway Approach Roundabout, northwards to its junction with Beeching Way.
The road closure is needed to allow a new bus interchange to be constructed in the slip road outside East Grinstead Railway Station.
The Order is expected to come into effect on 14 September 2015 and remain in force until 6 November 2015. Once made, the Order may remain in force for up to 18 months, or until the proposed works are completed, whichever is earlier.
During the operative periods of this Order, alternative routes for vehicles will be clearly indicated on site. Access to properties on the affected length of road will be maintained at all times.
Any queries about the effect of the Order on traffic using the highway should be directed to the West Sussex County Council Contact Centre, telephone number 01243 642105.
Temporary Footpath Closure – 57W/43cEG
24 August 2015
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 24th August 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Access underground BT structure to restore service. | Multi-Way Signals. | 27-Aug-2015 | 27-Aug-2015 | BT |
Estcots Drive | East Grinstead | Carriageway Micro Surfacing. | Road Closure. | 28-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Road Closure southbound. | 23-Jul-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | South East Water |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Install chamber on behalf of Vodafone. | Two-Way Signals. | 02-Sep-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | Vodafone |
Kennedy Avenue | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 02-Sep-2015 | 03-Sep-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
London Road | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | South East Water |
London Road | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Multi-Way Signals. | 17-Aug-2015 | 21-Aug-2015 | South East Water |
Mcindoe Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 02-Sep-2015 | 03-Sep-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Remove traffic island, footways improvements and new crossing facilities. | Two-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 20-Nov-2015 | Walker Construction Ltd |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Repair leak on valve. | Two-Way Signals. | 20-Aug-2015 | 20-Aug-2015 | South East Water |
West Hill | East Grinstead | Tree maintenance. | Two-Way Signals. | 28-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Temporary Road Closure – Hillside Close and Escots Drive
3 August 2015
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 3rd August 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Lay new drinking water main and connect to existing main. | Multi-Way Signals. | 13-Jul-2015 | 31-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and services and connections. | Road Closure northbound. | 23-Jul-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | South East Water |
West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | Tree maintenance. | Two-Way Signals. | 05-Aug-2015 | 05-Aug-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
West Street | East Grinstead | Connect to SGN gas main providing supply to new development. | Two-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 14-Aug-2015 | GTC |
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 27th July 2015
27 July 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Kerb works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 23-Jul-2015 | 23-Jul-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Lay new drinking water main and connect to existing main. | Multi-Way Signals. | 13-Jul-2015 | 31-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Road Closure. | 23-Jul-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | South East Water |
West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | Tree maintenance. | Two-Way Signals. | 05-Aug-2015 | 05-Aug-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Worth Way closure for resurfacing works
16 July 2015
Update from WSCC:
I am writing to let you know that the resurfacing works on Worth Way that were postponed earlier this year have now been rescheduled, with some changes. The works are scheduled to take place in September and October this year, they will take between 6 – 8 weeks, I will have more precise dates nearer the time. The works will mean that Worth Way will be closed to the public between Gullege and East Grinstead for the duration of the contract. This is essential for health and safety as heavy plant will be tracking up and down the route, it is also necessary so that the newly laid surface material has a chance to bed in before being walked and ridden on. I will publicise an alternative route on the public Bridleway through Imberhorne Farm which should minimise inconvenience for commuters in particular. The remainder of the route between Gullege and Crawley Down will be closed between 9.30am and 3pm as there will be lorries delivering stone during these times and the public will need to be excluded for obvious reasons.
Just a reminder that these works are being funded by s106 money not via the County Councils operational budget. The work will restore the path to the same spec as when it was last surfaced. Redefining the camber which will improve drainage and redressing surface with limestone dust to give a smooth surface to walk and ride on. This popular section of Worth Way has over 90,000 visitors a year and the existing surface has become worn and uneven making it unpleasant to use particularly for the elderly, cyclists and those in wheelchairs and mobility vehicles.
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 20th July 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Birches Industrial Estate | East Grinstead | Lay new drinking water main and connect to existing main. | Multi-Way Signals. | 13-Jul-2015 | 31-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | One-Way Road Closure southbound. | 23-Jul-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | South East Water |
Oakhurst Gardens | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 15-Jul-2015 | 15-Jul-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Summary of Traffic Management for SEW Major Works in East Grinstead
15 July 2015
The following detail on disruption mitigation measures has been supplied by WSCC:
- The Imberhorne Lane works start Monday 13th July, firstly with temporary traffic signals.
- The closures on Imberhorne Lane start on 23rd July and are currently scheduled to last until 17th
- Works start on London Road east of the signal junction with Imberhorne Lane on 17th August and last until 4th These will be under temporary 3-way signals at the Imberhorne lane junction. These temporary signals cannot be linked technically with the permanent signals at Felbridge. So the same issues may well arise as with the SGN works, although the peak demand will be smoothed out because there will be less school run traffic but possibly increased holiday traffic instead.
- The diversion route for Imberhorne Lane relies upon Turners Hill, but this uses B-class roads and should cope with the size of traffic although volume may be a slight restriction. Imberhorne Lane has a couple of pinch points over bridges but should adequately be able to serve the business estates.
- Other measures worked up with SCC are some additional static warning signs placed in a wider cordon, on their network as well; SCC will use their static VMS signs (again in a much wider cordon) to deter motorists from outside our two counties; similarly we have engaged the RCC at Godstone with a request to utilise the VMS on the M25 when not being used for other incident information.
Further Detail
- Surrey CC static VMS at the following locations:
V804 – A22 Southbound between Whyteleafe and M25 (captures all London southbound A22 traffic)
V801 – A25 Westbound – approaching A22 from Oxted
V803 – A25 Eastbound – approaching A22 from Bletchingley
V903 – A23 Southbound – between Coulsdon and M25 (captures all London southbound A23 traffic)
V902 – A217 Southbound – between Kingswood and M25 (captures all London southbound A217 traffic)
The message prior to the A22 works will read:
A22 SOUTHBOUND
EAST GRINSTEAD
ROAD WORKS
17 AUG – 4 SEPT
Once works commence the 4th line of the message will change to read
‘EXPECT DELAYS’ .
- Signals at A22/A264 Felbridge (managed by SCC)
These signals operate using optimisation software. Engineers will try operating short pulses of traffic through the junction by taking the operation outside the software to try and mitigate the effects of the temporary 3-way signals at Imberhorne Lane. Operation will be monitored on day 1 of the works and if this does not assist traffic flow through the junction, the operating software will be reintroduced.
- Additional advance signage in Surrey
South East Water have been asked to provide additional signage at points further out into Surrey, see below, to allow traffic from outside the area to take alternative routes:
a. A22 before j/w Ray Lane, Lingfield (southbound)
b. A22 before j/w B2028, Newchapel (southbound)
c. B2037 before j/w B2028 (Eastbound before rbt. at Effingham Park Golf Club)
- Works moratorium
SCC will maintain a moratorium on all planned works on those roads which motorists may use to circumnavigate the section of A22 affected by the works.
- Highways England support
Both SCC and WSCC are working with Highways England to use the M25 VMS units to alert southbound drivers of the potential for delays. This will be dependent upon them not requiring them for incident messaging on their own network.
- Other options
Consideration was given to easing flow through the Felbridge junction by closing the A264 at the junction and using diversion routes north and south of the A264.
This was discounted because the A264 is a heavily used route and to positively drive this traffic into less suitable roads was not considered viable. Turners Hill in particular experiences increased traffic volumes anyway with current traffic management measures notwithstanding all southbound traffic being routed in this direction.
Consideration was given to introducing a full closure of Imberhorne Lane whilst the works on the A22 were in progress. This could remove totally the 3-way signals at Imberhorne Lane so the only restriction to traffic on the A22 would be the 2-way signals protecting the works themselves. This was discounted as experience indicates that traffic, especially HGVs bound for the industrial estate, would cut through the residential areas off London Road and into Heathcote Drive and beyond. This was therefore considered unacceptable.
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 13th July 2015
13 July 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Birches Industrial Estate | East Grinstead | Lay new drinking water main and connect to existing main. | Multi-Way Signals. | 13-Jul-2015 | 31-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Replace water meter. | Two-Way Signals. | 06-Jul-2015 | 17-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
Oakhurst Gardens | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 15-Jul-2015 | 15-Jul-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Ship Street | East Grinstead | Gas escape in progress. | Two-Way Signals. | 23-Jun-2015 | 08-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Access BT carriageway structures for new customer fibre connection. | Two-Way Signals. | 22-Jul-2015 | 24-Jul-2015 | BT |
Temporary Road Closure – Imberhorne Lane
NOTICE is hereby given that on 16 July 2015 West Sussex County Council made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to temporarily close the northbound carriageway of Imberhorne Lane in East Grinstead, from its junction with Hills Road, northwards to its junction with London Road.
The restriction is needed to allow the installation of new water mains to be carried out in safety.
The Order is expected to come into effect on 23 July 2015 and remain in force until 4 September 2015. Once made, the Order may remain in force for up to 18 months, or until the proposed works are completed, whichever is earlier.
During the operative periods of this Order, alternative routes for vehicles will be clearly indicated on site. Access to properties on the affected length of road will be maintained at all times.
Any queries about the effect of the Order on traffic using the highway should be directed to the West Sussex County Council Contact Centre, telephone number 01243 642105.
Temporary Road Closure – High Street – Mid Summer Market
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 1st July 2015
6 July 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Birches Industrial Estate | East Grinstead | Lay new drinking water main and connect to existing main. | Multi-Way Signals. | 13-Jul-2015 | 31-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Replace water meter. | Two-Way Signals. | 06-Jul-2015 | 17-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew services and main connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Jun-2015 | 10-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Lingfield Road | East Grinstead | Replace gully and frame. | Two-Way Signals. | 03-Jul-2015 | 03-Jul-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
London Road | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew services and mains connection. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Jun-2015 | 10-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Oakhurst Gardens | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 15-Jul-2015 | 15-Jul-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Ship Street | East Grinstead | Gas escape in progress. | Two-Way Signals. | 23-Jun-2015 | 08-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Drainage works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jul-2015 | 07-Jul-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Access to overhead BT structure to restore service. | Multi-Way Signals. | 06-Jul-2015 | 06-Jul-2015 | BT |
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 24th June 2015
29 June 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Replace water meter. | Two-Way Signals. | 06-Jul-2015 | 17-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew services and main connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Jun-2015 | 10-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Lingfield Road | East Grinstead | Replace gully and frame. | Two-Way Signals. | 03-Jul-2015 | 03-Jul-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
London Road | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew services and mains connection. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Jun-2015 | 10-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Ship Street | East Grinstead | Gas escape in progress. | Two-Way Signals. | 23-Jun-2015 | 01-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Drainage works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jul-2015 | 07-Jul-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Temporary Road Closure – High Street
Roadworks at Imberhorne Lane / A22 junction
24 June 2015
Please see attached letter and leaflet from SGN.
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 15th June 2015
18 June 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Harvest Hill | East Grinstead | Service alteration. | Road Closure. | 16-Jun-2015 | 22-Jun-2015 | UK Power Networks South Eastern |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew services and main connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Jun-2015 | 10-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
London Road | East Grinstead | Replace main and renew services and mains connection. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Jun-2015 | 10-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
London Road | East Grinstead | Lay new gas main in carriageway. | Two-Way Signals. | 24-Jun-2015 | 03-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Interim to permanent reinstatement. | Two-Way Signals. | 09-Jun-2015 | 10-Jun-2015 | South East Water |
Roadworks in East Grinstead
28 May 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Access underground structure for new customer connection. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Jun-2015 | 12-Jun-2015 | BT |
London Road | East Grinstead | Access underground BT structure to provide service. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jun-2015 | 08-Jun-2015 | BT |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | High voltage jointing works for new electricity service. | Two-Way Signals. | 27-May-2015 | 03-Jun-2015 | UK Power Networks South Eastern |
Railway Approach | East Grinstead | Access underground BT structure to provide service. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jun-2015 | 08-Jun-2015 | BT |
Saint Hill Road | East Grinstead | Access underground structure for new customer connection. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Jun-2015 | 12-Jun-2015 | BT |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Safety barrier works. | Two-Way Signals. | 27-May-2015 | 05-Jun-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Access underground structure for new customer connection. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Jun-2015 | 12-Jun-2015 | BT |
Highways Upcoming and In-progress Works w/c 15th April 2015
16 April 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Tree Maintenance. | Two-Way Signals. | 28-Apr-2015 | 28-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
London Road | East Grinstead | Street cabinet and power installation. | Two-Way Signals. | 27-Apr-2015 | 11-May-2015 | BT |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Tree works. | Two-Way Signals. | 21-Apr-2015 | 21-Apr-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Temporary Road Closure – High Street – May Fair
14 April 2015
Temporary Road Closure – High Street – VE Day Party
Temporary Road Closures – East Grinstead
9 April 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Herontye Drive | East Grinstead | Safety fencing repair. | Multi-Way Signals. | 09-Apr-2015 | 13-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Water main leak. | Two-Way Signals. | 02-Apr-2015 | 08-Apr-2015 | South East Water |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Tree works. | Two-Way Signals. | 21-Apr-2015 | 21-Apr-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Patching. | Multi-Way Signals. | 08-Apr-2015 | 08-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
West Hill | East Grinstead | Re-lay water supply in carriageway. | Two-Way Signals. | 07-Apr-2015 | 09-Apr-2015 | South East Water |
West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | Drainage works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Apr-2015 | 10-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Woodbury Avenue | East Grinstead | Safety Fencing repair. | Two-Way Signals. | 01-Apr-2015 | 08-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Temporary Road Closures – East Grinstead
7 April 2015
Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
Birches Industrial Estate | East Grinstead | Lay new drinking water main and connect to existing main. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Apr-2015 | 25-May-2015 | South East Water |
Furze Lane | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew service and mains connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Apr-2015 | 29-May-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Herontye Drive | East Grinstead | Safety fencing repair. | Multi-Way Signals. | 09-Apr-2015 | 13-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Apr-2015 | 25-May-2015 | South East Water |
London Road | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Apr-2015 | 25-May-2015 | South East Water |
London Road | East Grinstead | Replace main and renew services and mains connection. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Apr-2015 | 21-Aug-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Safety barrier works. | Two-Way Signals. | 30-Mar-2015 | 02-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
West Hill | East Grinstead | Re-lay water supply in carriageway. | Two-Way Signals. | 07-Apr-2015 | 09-Apr-2015 | South East Water |
West Hoathly Road | East Grinstead | Drainage works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Apr-2015 | 10-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Woodbury Avenue | East Grinstead | Safety Fencing repair. | Two-Way Signals. | 01-Apr-2015 | 07-Apr-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Temporary Public Bridleway Closure – 44aEG
Temporary Public Bridleway Closure – 44aEG
The closure is necessary whilst drainage works are undertaken adjacent to the footpath.
The path will be closed for 3 days from the 13th April 2015.
Temporary Road Closure – High Street and London Road – St George’s Day
Temporary Road Closure – High Street
18 March 2015
Temporary Road Closure – Beeching Way – Extension
13 March 2015
Temporary Road Closures – East Grinstead
Temporary Road Closure – Station Road
25 February 2015
Road Name | Station Road |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | Northbound slip road between Station Road Roundabout joining A22 |
Type of TTR | Road Closure |
Reason for TTR | To allow bus interchange redevelopment, footway and carriageway construction works to be carried out safely |
Proposed start date | Monday 14th September 2015 |
Proposed duration | Approx. 8 weeks |
Diversion route (if applicable) | Via Railway Approach, Park Road, A22 Beeching Way. |
Access arrangements | Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty (on behalf of WSCC) |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 |
Any other details |
Beeching Way to close overnight for five days
23 February 2015
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane, East Grinstead
19 February 2015
Temporary Road Closure – Harvest Hill, East Grinstead
2 February 2015
Temporary Road Closures – East Grinstead
8 November 2014
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Private tree maintenance. | Two-Way Signals off peak. | 14-Nov-2014 | 15-Nov-2014 | West Sussex County Council |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Access required to underground BT structure to restore service. | Overnight Road Closure. | 10-Nov-2014 | 11-Nov-2014 | BT |
Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Replacement of existing gas mains pipe. | Two-Way Signals. | 18-Nov-2014 | 08-Jan-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
Lewes Road | East Grinstead | Drainage Repairs. | Two-Way Signals. | 06-Nov-2014 | 06-Nov-2014 | West Sussex County Council |
Lewes Road | East Grinstead | Access underground BT carriageway box for cabling operations. | Multi-Way Signals. | 05-Nov-2014 | 06-Nov-2014 | BT |
Park Road | East Grinstead | Structural and aesthetic refurbishment of Imberhorne railway bridge. | Road Closure. | 10-Sep-2014 | 24-Jan-2015 | Network Rail -Promoters National |
Car Park Closure – Vicarage, East Grinstead
13 October 2014
The Vicarage car park will be closed for up to 1 week with effect from Monday 20th October 2014 to carry out major resurfacing and relining works. Season ticket holders will be notified and during this time only, they will be able to park in the Chequer Mead car park opposite. Signs will be going up in the car park next week to advise members of the public.
Temporary Footbridge Closure – Over A22 Beeching Way between Moat Road to Christopher Road
6 October 2014
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name Moat Road to Christopher Road Footbridge
Village / Town / Parish East Grinstead
Specific Location Over A22 Beeching Way between Moat Road to Christopher Road
Type of TTR Temporary Road Closure
Reason for TTR Permanent repairs to bridge deck. There is currently a temporary cover over a void in the deck.
Proposed start date 3rd November 2014
Proposed duration 7th November 2014
Diversion route (if applicable) Signed on site via Sandy Lane/ College Lane/ De La Warr Road/ Christopher Road
Access arrangements Emergency, Pedestrian and Residential Vehicular access to be maintained via the diversion route.
Temporary Road Closures – East Grinstead
1 October 2014
Temporary Road Closure – High St, East Grinstead
8 September 2014
Temporary Road Closure – West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead
4 September 2014
Temporary Road Closure – Turners Hill Road
29 July 2014
South East Water have advised that the Turners Hill Road between the North Street/East Street junction in Turners Hill and Vowels Lane/Turners Hill Road in East Grinstead will be closed to traffic from 26th August for approximately 8 weeks. Work will take place during normal working hours with some activity at weekends. This is to install a new water main to link to existing systems to improve water quality issues.
Contact for South East Water should be made via their website www.southeastwater.co.uk/contact or tel: 0333 000 0002
Roadworks in August 2014
Bourg De Peage Avenue | East Grinstead | Carriageway Micro Surfacing. | Road Closure. | 31-Jul-2014 | 06-Aug-2014 | West Sussex County Council |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Re-lay stopcock and water meter. | Two-Way Signals. | 22-Jul-2014 | 24-Jul-2014 | South East Water |
Railway Approach | East Grinstead | Access required to underground BT structure to provide service. | Two-Way Signals. | 29-Jul-2014 | 29-Jul-2014 | BT |
Ship Street | East Grinstead | Work on highway. | Two-Way Signals. | 24-Jul-2014 | 24-Jul-2014 | West Sussex County Council |
Temporary Road Closure – Park Road, East Grinstead
Temporary Road Closure – Park Road, East GrinsteadTemporary Road Closure – Park Road, East Grinstead
Roadworks in July 2014
14 July 2014
Charlwoods Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Surface Dressing. | Convoy Working. | 19-Jul-2014 | 19-Jul-2014 | West Sussex County Council |
College Lane | East Grinstead | Remedial works. | Two-Way Signals. | 08-Jul-2014 | 10-Jul-2014 | South East Water |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Tree Works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 14-Jul-2014 | 16-Jul-2014 | West Sussex County Council |
Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Re-lay stopcock and water meter. | Two-Way Signals. | 22-Jul-2014 | 24-Jul-2014 | South East Water |
Lewes Road | East Grinstead | Installation of High Friction Surfacing. | Two-Way Signals. | 17-Jul-2014 | 18-Jul-2014 | West Sussex County Council |
London Road | East Grinstead | Repair leaking water pipe. | Lane Closure. | 08-Jul-2014 | 14-Jul-2014 | South East Water |
Moat Road | East Grinstead | Repair of traffic loops. | Stop/Go Boards. | 21-Jul-2014 | 21-Jul-2014 | West Sussex County Council |
Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Installation of ducting in Carriageway. | Two-Way Signals. | 11-Jul-2014 | 15-Jul-2014 | BT |
Footpath Diversion – EG 26a
8 July 2014
Temporary Road Closure – High Street, East Grinstead
23 June 2014
Temporary Road Closure – East Street, Turners Hill
18 June 2014
Temporary Road Closure – Dormans Park Road, East Grinstead
Roadworks in April 2014
BOURG DE PEAGE AVENUE | EAST GRINSTEAD | Pre surface dressing carriageway patching |
08/04/2014 |
08/04/2014 |
STOP/GO BOARDS |
PERRY AVENUE | EAST GRINSTEAD | Small footway works |
08/04/2014 |
10/04/2014 |
Signing only |
Water Works – Blount Avenue/Gardenwood Road
17 March 2014
South East Water have notified the Town Council that between 7th April and July there will be traffic lights on the junction between Blount Avenue and Garden Wood Road. This is to allow water pipes to be replaced. We are told all affected properties have been written to concerning the works and the water supply disruption, however for all road users please be aware that the lights will operate weekdays and also may operate at weekends. Delays may occur, any queries or concerns should be directed to South East Water directly on 0333 000 0002
Temporary Road Closure – Vowels Lane, West Hoathly
Temporary Road Closure – Blackwell Hollow, East Grinstead
Temporary Road Closure – Sackville Gardens, East Grinstead
Temporary Bridleway Closure – 34 d,e,f EG
Temporary Road Closure – Paddock Gardens, East Grinstead
Temporary Road Closure – Dormans Park Road, East Grinstead
Road Name | Dormans Park Road |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | From junction of Lingfield Road |
Type of TTR | Road Closure and prohibition of parking |
Reason for TTR | Carriageway Resurfacing |
Proposed start date | 22nd April 2014 |
Proposed duration | 1 day |
Diversion route (if applicable) | |
Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access to properties and businesses within the closure will be managed by the contractor. | |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty (on behalf of WSCC) |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 |
Any other details |
Temporary Road Closure – Buckhurst Way, East Grinstead
Road Name | Buckhurst Way |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | between its junction with Lowdells Lane and A22 London Road |
Type of TTR | Road Closure |
Reason for TTR | to allow carriageway resurfacing to be carried out safely. |
Proposed start date | 07:30hrs on Monday 14th July 2014. |
Proposed duration | 2 days |
Diversion route (if applicable) | Signed on site |
Access arrangements | Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access to properties and businesses within the closure will be managed by the contractor. |
Applicant name | Balfour Beatty (on behalf of WSCC) |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 |
Any other details | This closure will only be effective between 07:30hrs and 19:00hrs each day. |
Temporary Road Closure – Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead
17 February 2014
Temporary Road Closure – Mill Cottages, East Grinstead
15 January 2014
Temporary Road Closure – Little King Street, East Grinstead
18 December 2013
Temporary Road Closure – Railway Approach, East Grinstead
M23/A23 Road Closures and Speed Restrictions
All change for Christmas rail services
12 November 2013
THREE ‘significant’ upgrades scheduled to take place on the main railway line from East Grinstead into Victoria over the Christmas and New Year will mean changes to the usual timetable.
The infrastructure inprovements include:
- a new platform and associated track and signalling work at Gatwick Airport which will provide greater flexibility for train services calling at the station from February 2014
- a major junction replacement between Redhill and Purley which will remove the need for speed restrictions and increase the railway’s reliability
- the completion of work to new signalling between London Victoria and Battersea
During the period that the work is being carried out Southern will run a revised service, and Gatwick Express services will not run from 25 Dec to 1 Jan. More information on these service revisions can be seen at www.southernrailway.com/christmas and www.gatwickexpress.com/christmas.
One option for passengers will be to travel to and from London via East Grinstead on a direct train.
Frequent rail replacement buses will run between East Grinstead station and Gatwick Airport or Three Bridges, with trains to/from stations further south. East Grinstead station will therefore be a hub for passengers changing at the station for their onward travel.
Temporary Footpath Closure – Middle Row, East Grinstead
11 November 2013
Temporary Road Closure – Middle Row, East Grinstead
30 August 2013
Temporary Footpath Closure – 26aEG
1 August 2013
Temporary Footpath Closure – Middle Row, East Grinstead
Temporary Road Closure – Hammerwood Road, Ashurst Wood
Temporary Bridleway Closure: 53W/44dEG
Temporary Road Closure – Queens Road, East Grinstead
Footway Surfacing Works
2 July 2013
Signing only | 903058 | Garden Wood Road Phase 2 | East Grinstead | 32 days | 01/07/2013 | 13/08/2013 |
Temporary Road Closure – Turners Hill Road, East Grinstead
Upcoming Surfacing Works wc 17/06/13
18 June 2013
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Hackenden Close | East Grinstead | 1 day |
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Queens Road | East Grinstead | 1 day |
20/06/2013 |
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Temporary Road Closures
5 June 2013
Stop/Go boards |
911703 |
Garden Wood Road, Heathcote Drive to Brooklands Way | East Grinstead | 1 day |
06/06/2013 |
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Stop/Go boards |
911851 |
Charlwoods Road | East Grinstead | 1 day |
06/06/2013 |
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Stop/Go boards |
911701 |
Blackwell Farm Road, Holtye Road to Beechfields | East Grinstead | 1 day |
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Stop/Go boards |
911702 |
Dunnings Road, Stockwell Road to Hermitage Lane | East Grinstead | 2 days |
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Temporary Footpath Closure – 26aEG (Part)
Temporary Road Closure – Hackenden Close, East Grinstead
Temporary Road Closure – Hammerwood Road, East Grinstead
15 May 2013
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Hammerwood Road |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | Between its junction with Dirty Lane and its junction with Cansiron Lane |
Type of TTR | 14.2 Closure |
Reason for TTR | To allow for the provision of power / network cabling |
Proposed start date | 28.7.13 |
Proposed duration | 5 days |
Diversion route (if applicable) | No through road – no diversion route is possible |
Access arrangements | Emergency Vehicle, Pedestrian and Residential vehicular access will be maintained at all times. |
Applicant name | A-Plant Lux |
Applicant contact tel number | 03700 500792 |
Any other details |
Temporary Road Closure – Hackenden Close, East Grinstead
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Hackenden Close |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | Along length of road |
Type of TTR | 14.2 Closure |
Reason for TTR | Carriageway resurfacing |
Proposed start date | 10.6.13 |
Proposed duration | 1 day |
Diversion route (if applicable) | N/A. Hackenden Close is a cul-de-sac |
Access arrangements | Pedestrian, vehicular and emergency vehicular access will be maintained at all times |
Applicant name | WSCC |
Applicant contact tel number | 01243 642105 |
Any other details |
Temporary Road Closure – West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead
East Grinstead, “National Cycle Route 21” Forest Way and Worth Way Improvement Scheme
Temporary Road Closure – East Grinstead May Day Fair
12 April 2013
Resurfacing Schedule
4 April 2013
The above roads are scheduled for surface redressing during the next few months by West Sussex County Council. The exact dates of the work will be advise closer to the time.
911703 |
Garden Wood Road, Heathcote Drive to Brooklands Way | East Grinstead |
911851 |
Charlwoods Road | East Grinstead |
911701 |
Blackwell Farm Road, Holtye Road to Beechfields | East Grinstead |
911702 |
Dunnings Road, Stockwell Road to Hermitage Lane | East Grinstead |
Temporary Road Closure – St Georges Day Parade
3 April 2013
Temporary Road Closure – Vintage Bus Day
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | High Street |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | From London Road to Middle Row |
Type of TTR | TPCA |
Reason for TTR | Country Bus Rallies Vintage Bus Day |
Proposed start date | Sunday 14 April 2013 |
Proposed duration | 07:30hrs to 18:00hrs |
Diversion route (if applicable) | |
Access arrangements | |
Applicant name | Alan Charman |
Applicant contact tel number | 01342 311148 |
Any other details |
Temporary Road Closure – May Fair
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Church Lane Portland Road Cantelupe Road |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | |
Type of TTR | TPCA |
Reason for TTR | East Grinstead and District Lions Club Mayday Fair |
Proposed start date | Monday 6 May 2013 |
Proposed duration | 07:00hrs to 18:00hrs |
Diversion route (if applicable) | |
Access arrangements | |
Applicant name | Trevor Stokes |
Applicant contact tel number | |
Any other details |
Temporary Road Closure – High Street, East Grinstead – Easter Celebrations
Temporary Footpath Closure – Public Footpath No. 14EG, Stonequarry Wood
27 February 2013
Temporary Footpath Closure – Public Footpath No. 14EG, Stonequarry Wood
Temporary Closure Notice in respect of Footpath No. 14EG. This closure is necessary to protect public safety while a water main is installed.
The path will be closed for 19 days starting on 11 March 2013.
Water Mains Work in East Grinstead
22 February 2013
Temporary Road Closure – High Street, East Grinstead – Vintage Bus Day
Temporary Footpath Closure – Forest Way
7 February 2013
West Sussex County have advised us that planned surface improvements to Forest Way in East Grinstead are to be carried out by contractors in the Spring, which will involve the route being closed from Herontye Drive to the A22. The surface on this very well used section of path has deteriorated over the years, leaving it very bumpy particularly for cyclists, pushchairs and mobility vehicles. The improvements will re-profile the path to improve drainage and re-top with compacted limestone dust for a smoother surface. There are no specific dates as yet but it is hoped this will be complete by Easter.
Read more on the West Sussex County Council web site.
Temporary Road Closure – Turners Hill Road
5 February 2013
Temporary Road Closure – West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead
1 February 2013
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | West Hoathly Road |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | Between the junction with Saint Hill Road and the junction with Legsheath Lane |
Type of TTR | 14.2 Closure |
Reason for TTR | Replacement of telegraph pole |
Proposed start date | 09.30hrs 26.4.13 |
Proposed duration | Until 15.30hrs 26.4.13 |
Diversion route (if applicable) | Via Grinstead Lane, Top Road, The Hollow, Selsfield Road, Vowels Lane, Turners Hill Road, Saint Hill Road and vice versa. |
Access arrangements | All access will be maintained |
Applicant name | A-plant Lux Traffic |
Applicant contact tel number | 0370 050 0792 |
Any other details |
Temporary Road Closure – Sandhawes Hill, East Grinstead
We are advised that UK Power Networks have closed Sandhawes Hill under an emergency notice to repair a fault. AS this was not planned works we have been unable to give notice and our thanks to the public who alerted us to the closure. We are told that it will be closed until 5 February unless UKPN need to extend for significant reasons.
Resurfacing of King Street Car Park, East Grinstead
30 January 2013
King Street car park will be closed with effect 13 February for a period of up to 4 days to carry out essential resurfacing and relining of the whole car park.
The contractors have been delayed and so the resurfacing work and closure of the car park has now been moved to the following week starting Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 Februrary.
Formal Consultation – Proposed waiting restrictions on Charlwoods Road and adjoining Roads in East Grinstead
28 January 2013
West Sussex County Council proposes to make a new permanent Traffic Regulation Order that will introduce double yellow lines on lengths of Charlwoods Road and various adjoining roads in East Grinstead to prevent parked cars obstructing the flow of traffic, particularly for large commercial vehicles trying to access business premises in the area.
The link below will direct you to the TRO Team’s consultation page, containing plans showing the proposed restrictions, the draft Order, public notice and statement of reasons for making the Order. I should be grateful if you could accept this message as the formal consultation on the proposal.
If you would like to make any comments or objections to the proposal please make them to Martin.Moore@
Temporary Road Closure – Turners Hill
8 January 2013
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | Turners Hill Road |
Village / Town / Parish | Worth |
Specific Location | Outside High Cottage and Keepers Cottage |
Type of TTR | 14.2 Road Closure |
Reason for TTR | To allow for essential resurfacing of the highway |
Proposed start date | 19.00hrs 18.2.13 |
Proposed duration | 5 nights |
Diversion route (if applicable) | C319 Turners Hill Road, B2110 Paddockhurst Road, B2036 Balcombe Road, B2036 Cuffs Hill, B2036 Balcombe Road and vice versa. |
Access arrangements | All access will be maintained |
Applicant name | WSCC |
The map below shows the affected area.
Temporary Traffic Regulation – London Road, East Grinstead
6 December 2012
Please be advised that West Sussex County Council has received a request for Temporary Traffic Regulation as follows:
Road Name | London Road (Railway Approach to High Street) |
Village / Town / Parish | East Grinstead |
Specific Location | London Road (Railway Approach to High Street) |
Type of TTR | TPC Act 1847 |
Reason for TTR | Christmas Fair |
Proposed start date | Sunday 9 December 2012 |
Proposed duration | 06:00hrs to 19:00hrs |
Diversion route (if applicable) | From High Street directed to West Street, Queens Road. From A22/Railway Approach will be directed to Kings Street, Cantelupe Road and High Street |
Access arrangements | Pedestrian access to properties and businesses will be maintained at all times. |
Applicant name | Ms Jo Wilkins |
Applicant contact tel number | 07985295680 |
Any other details |
Temporary Road Closure – Turners Hill Road
14 November 2012
Temporary Road Closure – Dunnings Road
13 November 2012
Temporary Road Closure – Dunnings Road
West Sussex County Council will shortly make a temporary Traffic Regulation Order that will close Dunnings Road in East Grinstead from its junction with Hurst Farm Road to its junction with Ship Street.
The Order is needed to allow gas mains to be replaced and it will be in force from 26 November 2012 until 20 December 2012. While the Order is in place access to properties on the affected length or road will be maintained at all times and alternative routes for vehicles will be signed on site.
The road works will take place during normal working hours, however should the project slip the WSCC have agreed to reconsider whether weekend working will be appropriate to ensure that this inconvenience to motorists is reduced as much as possible.
Temporary Footpath Closure – Footpath 26a Dunnings Road
3 November 2012
Resurfacing – November Schedule
Temporary Road Closure – Hammingden Lane, Highbrook
25 October 2012
Temporary Road Closure – Hackenden Lane
Gas Works – Holtye Road
21 September 2012
Southern Gas Networks will be laying a new gas main pipe on MSDC owned amenity land at Holtye Road (opposite Mount Noddy Cemetery).
SGN have today advised us that they will be commencing the works on the 8th Oct The work will involve two excavations in the highway and then a new main linking these two excavations will be laid in the grass area.
The highway excavations will not require any traffic management however there is one unknown connection that needs to be planned; if this required traffic management we will be informed.
East Grinstead Station Car Park
14 September 2012
Letter from Southern
PDF Document
Dear Neighbour,
We are working on a project at many of our rail stations to upgrade our existing car parks to help meet the growing demand in passenger numbers on the railway. We are planning to improve the car park at East Grinstead station by increasing the number of spaces by around 110.
We plan to do this by installing a single deck on part of the main car park. This deck will be prefabricated off-site with the actual construction on-site kept to a minimum, reducing potential noise and/or disruption.
We have undertaken traffic and footfall surveys to understand how car park users are accessing our stations. We hope that these changes to the car park at East Grinstead will help encourage station users to park in the car park rather than in the surrounding area.
If you would like to see the plans and discuss the project in more detail with our project managers, please drop by at our ‘Meet the Project Managers’ session in East Grinstead main station car park on Thursday 20 September anytime between 1630 and 2000.
Otherwise please contact us by email at carparkextensions@southernrailway.com
Currently we plan to continue with design up to the end of 2012 and be on site in mid January 2013.
I would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you but you can be assured that we will do everything we can to ensure you are not disturbed by the work.
Kind regards,
Andy Latimer
Southern Project Manager
Temporary Road Closure – Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead
28 August 2012
Temporary Road Closure – Garden Wood Road, East Grinstead
Surface Dressing – September Schedule
Please see below for information details of surface dressing sites recently identified for works and scheduled to take place in the next week or so.
Please be aware that dates quoted are only proposed dates, and could be subject to change if the programme is delayed – for example if bad weather meant the works could not be carried out as planned.
Road Number | Area | Traffic Management | Location | Proposed Start | Proposed End | |
C324 | East Grinstead | Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead – A22 to Heathcote Drive | Road Closure | A22 London Road, Railway Approach, B2110 Brooklands Way, Turners Hill Road, Imberhorne Lane | 01/09/2012 | 01/09/2012 |
WSCC have indicated that the works will be Saturday morning 5.00AM – 8.00AM maximum. While there should be some noise from the machinery, the crew will attempt to keep this to the minimum, the time was chosen due to the wish to reduce the impact on surrounding roads.
Resurfacing – September Schedule
Temporary Road Closure – College Lane, East Grinstead
Temporary Road Closures – Shipley
Resurfacing – Felbridge Close, East Grinstead
WSCC are to resurface Felbridge Close on Tuesday 14th August. This road was supposed to be part of the micro-surfacing programme and was going to go ahead later in the month, but during planing and prep work it became apparent that there is damage to the structure of the carriageway which makes it unsuitable for micro-surfacing. It will therefore be resurfaced.
WSCC have advised that they have mail dropped all residents and the dentist surgery to limit the inconvenience while the work is carried out.
Temporary Road Closure – Old Hollow, Copthorne
Temporary Road Closure – Portland Road, East Grinstead
9 August 2012
Average Speed Cameras protecting A23 roadworks
With work on a major road upgrade on the A23 underway, drivers are being reminded about the importance of sticking to the 40mph speed limit through the roadworks.
Average speed cameras are in place between Handcross and Warninglid to enforce the speed limit, the first time such cameras have been used in Sussex. The cameras, which are installed and operated by Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP), will help to keep the road operating safely while narrow lanes and a changing road layout are in place throughout the two year project.
The Highways Agency is widening the A23 from two lanes to three in each direction to make journeys quicker and more reliable, and improving access to Gatwick airport from the south. It will also improve safety by straightening out the road, improving visibility and removing direct unsafe turnings on to and off the A23.
Andy Reohorn, Camera Team Operational Supervisor at the SSRP, said:
“Average speed cameras offer a much more effective method of managing safe speeds along a section of road than could be achieved with either mobile or fixed speed camera enforcement. Initial indications from the A23 Average Speed Camera system show that the vast majority of motorists are complying with the 40mph speed limit, which is good news.
“However, with 65,000 vehicles using this section of the A23 every day, even 1% non-compliance means that around 650 drivers a day are putting themselves and others in danger, as well as running the risk of prosecution.”
Average Speed Cameras use Automatic Number Plate Recognition software to record a vehicle’s details as they enter and exit the protect zone. The time taken to travel through the zone can then be used to calculate the average speed for the vehicle. Processing of any offences detected by the system will take place in exactly the same way as for other types of enforcement, with Speed Awareness Courses offered where appropriate.
The system – known as SPECS3 and developed by a company called Vysionics – has been being tested and calibrated since installation at the end of June. Although no offences have been processed while the installation period has taken place, the system has been registering when vehicles exceed the 40mph speed limit.
Chris Bacon, the Highways Agency project manager in charge of the improvement project, agreed with the safety benefits of the cameras, and added that it is vitally important that motorists drive with extra care through roadworks.
Chris Bacon said:
“Road workers work in a dangerous environment, only feet away from moving traffic, and deserve respect and consideration from drivers. Driving through a mile of road works at 40mph takes less than 40 seconds longer than it does at 70mph but that difference can save lives.
“For us, the best speed camera is the one that takes no fines at all, but encourages drivers to stick to the limit. Here on the A23, they are playing a vital role in allowing us to keep two narrow lanes of traffic safely open in each direction at virtually all times, and therefore keeping any congestion during the work to an absolute minimum.”
To help motorists navigate the road works, plan their journeys and avoid potential disruptions, the Highways Agency carries detailed information on their website – www.highways.gov.uk.
Information will also be carried on the SSRP’s website (www.SussexSaferRoads.gov.uk) throughout the scheme’s duration.
Luxfords Lane Wastewater Treatment Works
Please see the attached notice from Southern Water regarding the above facility.
Temporary Road Closure – Turners Hill Rd Worth
25 July 2012
Turners Hill Road, Worth, at the bend and road outside High Cottage and Keeper’s Cottage is temporarily prohibited from Monday 22 October 2012 – Friday 26 October 2012.
This closure is necessary to allow for the removal and relaying of high friction surfacing as part of a Local Safety Scheme. The works are for West Sussex County Council and to be implemented by Balfour Beatty.
Proposed Works on Paddockhurst Road
21 July 2012
Notification from West Sussex County Council below:
You may be aware that as part of our Safer Routes to School (SRTS) programme, we have been supporting Worth Abbey in its aspiration to reduce the existing speed limit along Paddockhurst Road together with assisting with the implementation of measures to improve pedestrian access.
I am pleased to be able to report that a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) has be progressed and we are currently proposing to bring the Order into operation on 15th August 2012.
This will coincide with the delivery of pedestrian access measures which are being undertaken by the Abbey under licence from the County Council.
Traffic management will be necessary as part of this important improvement but will be designed to minimise any unnecessary delay to road users.
The project team are aware that there are simultaneous managed works being undertaken by Southern Gas Networks on the A22 and there is a possibility of some additional congestion for the duration of these works. However, it is important that these improvements are completed before the new school term in September.
Weather Conditions and Highway Works
Letter from West Sussex County Council below:
The ongoing poor weather conditions continue to cause problems with Highways Works as well as causing flooding problems.
The main issue for general works is the constant disruption and delay and reprogramming of work, which is hampered by restrictions on road space caused by the Olympics and competing priorities of statutory undertakers works
The wet and humid conditions are causing rapid vegetation growth of trees, hedges and grass which creates a number of problems in itself with visibility particularly but also obstruction of footways and twittens etc
We cut urban grass 7 times per year, this is above the minimum recommended of 5 cuts which is the standard in East Sussex. May be more noticeable this year because 2 years ago we were cutting 11 times but reduced to 7, last year was dry so growth was slow.
The majority of locations around the County have had 3 cuts and are approaching their 4th . Cuts are scheduled at approx 5 week intervals. The weather is causing delays and the programme is constantly being amended, the gangs are working additional hours as well as undertaking additional cuts in some areas for the Olympic Torch Run and Flower in Bloom competitions. If weather continues as is we might have to consider funding extra cuts.
The conditions have resulted in a poor quality of cut. Contractors are supposed to clear channels after cut with blowers, unfortunately they are struggling in the wet conditions but we are pressing them to do and they are responding accordingly.
Rural Grass is cut 3 times per year, – 2 x 1m swathes and an overall cut at the end of the summer. 2nd cut has already started because of the growth which is a few weeks early. We are monitoring conditions and will probably have to undertake more visibility cuts if conditions persist.
The extreme wet weather is testing the drainage system to the full, not surprisingly this is highlighting many problems around the county, we recorded nearly 400 problems following the 10/11th June event alone. We will respond to all of these but as a consequence we are having to investigate the more significant of these under our new responsibilities under the Flood & Water Management Act – please see attached for greater explanation, which you will appreciate takes up even more resource. A consequence of this is that we are forging better relationships with both the Environment Agency and the Water Authorities and it will force the issue on a number of inherent problems including the Riperian ownership and management of ditches. We are also talking to the National Flood Forum with a view to them coming in to help set up Community Groups and Community Action plans in the worst effected areas. You will recall that as part of the Kickstart programme a Community Flood Fund was set up, at the beginning of May we wrote to Parish Councils asking for bids but focusing particularly on ditch systems. We are getting some responses but not as many as we expected by this point especially taking account of the weather.
The Met Office have again issued an amber warning for the next 3 days warning of heavy rain and the risk of flooding because the ground is now saturated in the majority of locations. Teams from all services are preparing to deal with the issues as they arise
As ever constant rain will lead to potholes and we already have additional gangs operating dealing with these. Some rural lanes are starting to become a concern where poor or total lack of drainage is causing them to break up altogether, particularly those that may only serve a handful of properties. The immediate solution for some of these will be to close except for access until such time as they dry up and emergency repairs can be undertaken
I appreciate that many people will get frustrated when we are not be able to respond as quickly as we would like but we are trying as best we can to deal with these ongoing pressures
Imberhorne Lane Pedestrian Crossing
Eden Vale Wastewater Treatment Works
8 July 2012
Please see the attached notice from Southern Water regarding the above facility.