WORK has begun on a £1 million project to refurbish a bridge which forms part of a key coastal route through East Sussex.

The project will see a complete revamp of the original mechanical and electrical components on Newhaven Swing Bridge, which carries the A259 over the River Ouse. Continue reading →

THE demolition of Ninfield Road Bridge has begun as the construction of the new Bexhill to Hastings Link Road continues.

The existing bridge is too low and narrow to allow traffic on the new link road to pass underneath it. The new structure will be a single span bridge keeping the existing brickwork retaining walls. Continue reading →

THE Bexhill to Hastings Link Road has been praised by an independent construction body for its environmental work, liaison with the local community and safety record.

The scheme was graded as ‘exceptional’ in three categories and ‘excellent’ in the other two which were assessed under the Considerate Constructors Scheme. Continue reading →

THE latest developments on the new Bexhill to Hastings Link Road will be in the spotlight at a series of public exhibitions.

East Sussex County Council is holding the events in St Leonards, Crowhurst and Bexhill to update residents on how the scheme, expected to provide a £1 billion economic boost to the area, is developing. Continue reading →