Major road into Eastbourne closed for works

The A259 East Dean Road, from Friston Hill to East Dean Road, will be closed from 8pm until 6am, according to East Sussex Highways.

East Sussex County Council is responsible for the works, which started on Friday (August 14) and will end tomorrow (Sunday, August 16) at 6am.

Works include road stud installation and surface dressing, according to East Sussex Highways.

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