Parts of A259 Rottingdean to Saltdean to be closed during works

Almost a mile of Marine Drive, the A259 between High Street in Rottingdean and Longridge Avenue in Saltdean will be resurfaced.

The resurfacing will start on Monday, September 9, and continue until Wednesday, October 2.

The work will take place overnight, meaning the road will remain open during the day and residents will still have access to their homes throughout, the Brighton and Hove City Council said.

Temporary traffic lights will be in place each night between 7pm and 7am.

There will also be a need to temporarily close some junctions but all efforts will be made to minimise disruption to residents and businesses, the council added.

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Buses will be running services as normal, but vehicles parked on the A259 within the work area will need to be moved to adjacent roads.

Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and the public realm, said: “Improving the roads of Brighton and Hove is one of our top priorities, so I’m pleased to see this work getting under way.

“Marine Drive is a busy road, with thousands of vehicles using it every day, but these journeys have taken their toll and the road is in need of repair. The new surface will mean smoother, more pleasant and safer journeys for everyone, including bus passengers.

“This is a big project, but by doing the work overnight, we’re hoping to minimise the disruption to commuters, residents and businesses – and I want to thank people for their patience while we make this road better for everyone who uses it.”

There will be some temporary junction closures during the works, as follows:

High Street, junction with West Street

An alternative route will be in use from September 9 to 11. Southbound traffic coming down High Street will be diverted via West Street; eastbound traffic on the A259 will be diverted via West Street and westbound traffic on the A259 will also be diverted via West Street.

Newlands Road junction

From September 11 to 14 the diversion will go via Newlands Road, Steyning Road and High Street.

Chailey Avenue junction

From September 12 to 17 the diversion will go via Romney Road and Little Crescent.

Little Crescent junction

From September 17 to September 20, the diversion will be via Romney Road and Chailey Avenue to the A259, Lenham Road East and Cranleigh Avenue to the A259. The road will be open on the nights of September 13, 14, and 15.

Cranleigh Avenue junction

From September 18 to September 21, the diversion will go via the A259 Little Crescent and Lenham Road East, both eastbound and westbound.

Arundel Drive West junction

From September 24 to September 27, the diversion westbound will go via the A259, Saltdean Park Road and Arundel Drive West.

Saltdean Park Road/Chichester Drive junction

From September 27 to October 2, the diversion eastbound will go via Arundel Drive East, Lynchmere Avenue and Longridge Avenue. The roads will be open on weekends. Westbound traffic will be diverted via Arundel Drive East and Saltdean Park Road.