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BBC News
02-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
A21 set for traffic lights as part of Queensway Gateway works
Temporary traffic lights have returned to a road in Hastings as the final phase of a major highway improvement scheme continues at Sussex Highways has been working with Balfour Beatty Living Places since last September to carry out works to connect Queensway Gateway to the A21 Sedlescombe Road work forms part of the Queensway Gateway Project which is expected to be completed this summer. It was originally due to be finished by Sussex Highways has confirmed that traffic lights will remain in place on the A21 until the final stage of the junction improvement work is complete. A spokesperson said: "The temporary lights will cover half the distance as they did previously, from The Ridge flyover to the southern side of Junction Road. This should reduce the amount of queuing."John Bownas, manager of Love Hastings, says the concern is that this is "going to slow down traffic even more"."The real worry that we're looking at here is chaos being caused by two-way traffic lights," he East Sussex Highways spokesperson said that everything is being done to "minimise the disruption and complete the work as quickly as possible".During the final phase of work, 3,000 cubic metres of earth will be removed from an embankment, a water main will be relocated, and work will be carried out on the northern filter lane and signalised complete, the road - which will connect Queensway with the A21 in northern Hastings/St Leonards - is expected to improve traffic flow between Bexhill and and Rye MP Helena Dollimore has been critical of the delays to this project, telling House of Commons in December that residents refer to it as the "road to nowhere".
ITV News
27-04-2025
- General
- ITV News
Rye campaigners call for better accessibility in town on 'Mobility Awareness Day'
ITV Meridian's Megan Samrai reports from the demonstration in Rye A demonstration has taken place in a Sussex town to highlight the accessibility issues many disabled people can face in their everyday lives. A group made the journey through Rye in wheelchairs, holding a 'Mobility Awareness Day.' Campaigners wanted to show how difficult it can be to get around the town for disabled people and are calling for improvements to pavements and kerbs. They said they don't want accessibility issues to be people's first impressions of the historic town, but want it to be more inclusive for all. Able-bodied people were also invited to join the demonstration in wheelchairs to experience the challenges firsthand. One of the organisers, Dan Lake, said accessibility issues include "people parking on the paths, blocking drop down kerbs. Paths that are broken." And he said they want to raise awareness of where drop down kerbs could be introduced. "It would be nice for everybody to get around Rye and not have to worry 'I can't go there, I can't go there.'" He added that problems in the town aren't only affecting wheelchair users, but people with mobility scooters and pushchairs or prams. Wheelchair user, Nikita Cunningham, said: "It can be really lonely when you don't really know where to go. There isn't much in the way of information." "I've found other people to talk to today that can tell me where places are that we can go. And it's been so nice to know that there are more options because I'd avoided town for a while for that reason." Another wheelchair user at the demonstration, Sheila Goldsmith, said: "We can't access the town properly. We know it's an old town, we don't want it to change. But small changes to dropped kerbs would be a great thing - and a few more shops that are accessible." A spokesperson for East Sussex County Council said: 'We receive many requests for dropped kerbs in public areas and recognise how important they are to those who rely on them to access shops and services. 'Due to the significant financial pressures the council is facing, we only have a limited amount of funding to develop local transport improvements, including dropped kerbs, and prioritise our work to ensure that funding is distributed equally throughout the county. 'We are currently in the process of evaluating and approving dropped kerb installations for this financial year, including potential sites in Rye, and the approved locations will be confirmed in the coming weeks. 'Inspections of all our pavements are carried out regularly by our Highway Stewards to ensure the 1,500 miles of footpaths which we are responsible for across the county are maintained to a safe standard. 'While the pavements in the centre of Rye are inspected every three months as part of a walked inspection route, we would always encourage residents to report any concerns directly to us via the East Sussex Highways website to enable us to take any necessary action as quickly as possible.'
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A21 project making 'significant progress'
A council agency has claimed that the Queensway Gateway Road project in Hastings has made significant progress, despite what it called "technical challenges". East Sussex Highways said it had completed vegetation clearance, streetlighting installation, landscaping, and built a splinter island on the A21 Sedlescombe Road North. It said temporary traffic lights on the A road would be removed for "smoother traffic flow" over Easter and early May, with work ongoing on Junction Road and Beauharrow Cycle Path. Some local people have expressed their anger and frustration on social media at the roadworks and closures. The lights will be reinstated at a reduced length on the road from 5 May, East Sussex Highways added. Road closures were scheduled between Dunelm and the A28 on 16 April, 5, 22 and 27 May. It said in March the final phase of the major highway improvement scheme, which started in September, was almost complete. East Sussex Highways has been working with Balfour Beatty Living Places to carry out works to connect Queensway Gateway to the A21 Sedlescombe Road North to improve traffic flow. The entire Queensway Gateway project was originally expected to be completed by 2016. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Major highway improvement scheme nearing completion Final cost of long delayed road still unclear Delayed road costs businesses millions, MP says East Sussex Highways
BBC News
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
A21 project in Hastings making 'significant progress'
A council agency has claimed that the Queensway Gateway Road project in Hastings has made significant progress, despite what it called "technical challenges". East Sussex Highways said it had completed vegetation clearance, streetlighting installation, landscaping, and built a splinter island on the A21 Sedlescombe Road said temporary traffic lights on the A road would be removed for "smoother traffic flow" over Easter and early May, with work ongoing on Junction Road and Beauharrow Cycle local people have expressed their anger and frustration on social media at the roadworks and closures. The lights will be reinstated at a reduced length on the road from 5 May, East Sussex Highways added. Road closures were scheduled between Dunelm and the A28 on 16 April, 5, 22 and 27 May. It said in March the final phase of the major highway improvement scheme, which started in September, was almost complete. East Sussex Highways has been working with Balfour Beatty Living Places to carry out works to connect Queensway Gateway to the A21 Sedlescombe Road North to improve traffic entire Queensway Gateway project was originally expected to be completed by 2016.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Tunnel on major highway closed for maintenance
A tunnel on a major road is due to be closed on Friday for routine maintenance and vegetation clearance. Cuilfail Tunnel in Lewes will closed from 20:00 BST and it is expected to be re-opened at 06:00 BST on Saturday. East Sussex Highways said a diversion route will be in place via the A27, Brighton Road, High Street, Market Street, Phoenix Causeway and vice versa. A spokesperson said closing the tunnel overnight is to "minimise the disruption to road users". "Closing the tunnel to traffic allows us to conduct inspections of the wall panels, road surface, lighting and safety equipment and carry out any repairs safely," they added. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure, and thank the public for their patience while this essential maintenance work is carried out." The tunnel was previously closed on 7 March for authorities to carry out maintenance and vegetation clearance. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Travel woe for Southern rail passengers Convoys transport opera turbine East Sussex Highways
