East Sussex BSIP - A259 Newhaven Denton Roundabout - Traffic Regulation Order Consultation

Overview

East Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)
A259 Newhaven Denton Roundabout
Traffic Regulation Order Consultation

Following public consultation in summer 2023, and an informal pre-TRO consultation held from December 2024 to January 2025, we are formally advertising the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the East Sussex BSIP A259 Newhaven Denton Roundabout bus priority scheme.

A TRO is a legal document that controls traffic flow, parking and speed-limits. TROs help the Highway Authority to manage the road network for all users, including pedestrians, and can improve road safety and access to facilities. 

Background

The A259 Newhaven The Drove and Denton Roundabout scheme is part of a package of bus priority measures that the County Council consulted upon in summer 2023 at feasibility stage.  Approval to progress the scheme to preliminary design, detailed design and construction was given by the County Council’s Lead Member for Transport and Environment in January 2024. 

The proposals are currently at detailed design stage and have been further refined in response to feedback received during the December 2024 to January 2025 informal TRO pre-consultation.

The scheme will be funded through Bus Service Improvement Plan funding that East Sussex County Council has received from Government to deliver bus priority infrastructure in the county.

Introducing the A259 Newhaven The Drove and Denton Roundabout bus priority scheme is integral to delivering the East Sussex Local Transport Plan 4, so that residents can enjoy higher quality bus services, improved journey times with reduced delays, that provide a frequent, integrated and comprehensive choice and alternative to the car.

In doing so, the bus priority measures will help to support connectivity to key destinations, reduce congestion and strengthen the resilience of the transport network; make a positive contribution towards improving air quality as well as decarbonising transport and travel to support the achievement of the County Council’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.

Scheme Progress

1. ● Feasibility Stage – Completed 2023
2. ● Public Consultation – Completed 2023
3. ● Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) pre-consultation – Completed 2025
4. ● Preliminary Design – Completed 2025
5. ● Detailed Design including formal TRO consultation – In Progress
6. ● Construction – Due to commence 2026

TRO Proposals

As part of the A259 Newhaven Denton Roundabout bus priority scheme, we are proposing the following:

No Waiting At Any Time in the following roads in Newhaven:

Mount Road – south-west side
from the north-eastern junction of Mount Road (Bus Stop Interchange) to a point 1.3 metres south-west of a point opposite the common boundary of Nos. 3c and 3d.

Mount Road – north-east side
from a point 3.8 metres south-east of the common boundary of Nos. 3c and 3d north-westwards for a distance of 35 metres.

Station Road – west side
from a point opposite the northern wall of No. 10 south-westwards for a distance of 24.3 metres.

40 miles per hour (mph) speed limit:

A259 Seaford Road – both sides
from a point 1 metre east of the common boundary of Nos. 1 and 1a south-eastwards for 192.5 metres (connecting to the existing 40mph speed limit).

Bus Lane in the following lengths of road in Newhaven:

Denton Roundabout - northern side
between the entry and exit with B2109 Avis Road on the circulatory outer lane.

A259 Seaford Road - southern side (westbound)
from a point 1.4 metres south-east of a point opposite the common boundary of Nos. 1b and 1c south-eastwards for a distance of 80 metres.

Mount Road Service Road (bus Interchange)
for the entire length.

One-way workings in the following lengths of road in Newhaven:

Mount Road Service Road (bus Interchange) – northern arm
from north to south.

Mount Road Service Road (bus Interchange) – western and eastern arm
from west to east.

NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that East Sussex County Council proposes to introduce a number of Bus Stops restrictions in the following lengths of road in Newhaven:

Mount Road Service Road (bus Interchange) – north side
from a point 17.3 metres north-west of the north-eastern kerb-line of A259 Seaford Road north-westwards for a distance of 30 metres.

B2109 Avis Road – north-east side
from a point opposite 12 metres south-east of the north-western extremity kerb-line of Avis Road south-westward for a distance of 12.9 metres.

B2109 Avis Road – south-west side
from a point of 1 metre south-east of a point opposite the north-western extremity kerb-line of Avis Road north-westward for 13 metres.

Mount Road – north-east side
from a point 8.9 metres north-west of the kerb-line of Tide Mills View north-westwards for a distance of 15 metres.  

Station Road – east side
from a point 5.8 metres south of the northern wall of No.10, south-westwards for a distance of 15.1 metres.

Please see the Notice of Proposals and accompanying documents at the bottom of this page for the full detail of the proposed TROs.

The impact on tree loss for the A259 Newhaven Denton Roundabout bus priority scheme can be summarised as below:

• Some tree loss and shrubbery loss at Mount Road.
• Vegetation cut back along sections of the eastern side of A259 Seaford Road.
• Where possible we will work with landscape designers to find alternative planting solutions.

A dedicated consultation will be held in 2026 on the proposed vegetation and tree loss required for this scheme.

Proposal Plans

Please see the below plans showing the proposed layout and changes in the scheme.

You can view and download a PDF copy of the proposed layout here.

For comparison purposes, the existing layout drawings can also be viewed here.

Document Accessibility

Copies of the proposed Order, plans showing the lengths of road in detail, full Notice and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order can be viewed and downloaded via the links at the bottom of this page. A physical copy will also be available to view at County Hall Reception, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE and at Newhaven Town Council, 18 Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9QE.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a different format, or you have problems accessing the documents generally, please email MajorProjectsandGrowth@eastsussex.gov.uk or telephone East Sussex Highways on 0345 60 80 193.

Why your views matter

The representations we receive at this Traffic Regulation Order consultation stage will provide invaluable feedback that will help inform the decision-making process on how the scheme proposals should advance.

You can also make a representation via email at MajorProjectsandGrowth@eastsussex.gov.uk or by post to:

BSIP Newhaven Denton Roundabout TRO
Major Projects & Growth
East Sussex County Council
County Hall
Lewes
BN7 1UE

Please ensure that you provide your name, email and postal address in your representation, so that we will be able to provide a response. Any representations missing contact information will not be able to be considered towards this TRO consultation.

All representations must be received by 23:59 on 22/02/2026.

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