Uckfield bus station undergoing major refurbishments

Work at the site off Bell Lane in Uckfield began on Monday and is not expected to finish until October.

The project will see modern bus shelters installed with wireless charging points, enhanced real time information boards, improved street lighting, and a new cycle shelter.

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A new loading bay, footpath and new crossing points will be installed by the station.

Benches and planters will be put up and new bus stop roofs will be planted with drought-tolerant plants to help improve air quality by absorbing pollutants.

The project is being organised by East Sussex County Council in partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places, Wealden District Council and Uckfield Town Council.

It is being funded through development contributions and the East Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

Councillor Claire Dowling, lead member for transport and environment, said: "Transforming the current bus station into a new mobility hub will improve connectivity between public transport services, making it easier for people to travel around the county and encouraging greater use of bus services."

East Sussex County Council has confirmed the bus station will close for three weeks from next Monday, with temporary bus stops in place.

It will then remain partially open for the remainder of the works.

Cllr Dowling said: "On a scheme of this scale, disruption is inevitable, but our contractors are working hard to ensure that is kept to a minimum including using alternative materials that save time and reduce carbon emissions and carrying out multiple operations on the site at the same time."

New Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are set to be put in place around the bus station to better manage parking and vehicle movements for safety reasons.

No exact date for when the work will be complete has been confirmed however East Sussex County Council said this will be in August.