Battle Road update - March 2023

Work to demolish the Battle Road arches is now almost completed. The council is delighted that the work has been completed and wants to thank residents and businesses for their patience during these enforced but critical works. However, the next stage of the project is reopening the road to two-way traffic.

Before the southbound carriageway of Battle Road can be reopened, the concrete safety barrier needs removing, and the road will be resurfaced to repair any damage. This will mean a full closure of the road from Saturday 18 March until early April.

During this time, this section of Battle Road will be closed to through traffic 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Traffic will be diverted via the A21, Old Harrow Road, Ashbrook Road and in reverse for traffic going south.

The work will be carried out mostly in the daytime but there will be some evening work, which will be minimised as much as possible. Pedestrian access will be maintained and anyone needing vehicle access to the site should discuss with the team on site to see if this is possible. Access for residents and pedestrians will be much the same as it has been with the single-lane closure, just with no through traffic.

Unfortunately, Southern Gas Network have critical work at the junction of Paynton Road, Menzies Road and Battle Road which will require the road to be closed from Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April. Hastings Borough Council and East Sussex Highways have asked if this work can be completed while the Battle Road work is being completed but due to the nature of the SGN work this is not possible.

Cllr Paul Barnett, leader of the council, said: "We are pleased that this work has been completed. We are frustrated that the road can't be fully opened yet, but I know residents will be grateful when it is."

The council will be working with the contractors who completed the work to get the hoardings around the site decorated with some community artwork to make the finish more attractive.

If you have any questions regarding the roadworks then visit East Sussex Highway's website www.eastsussexhighways.com/report-a-problem.