Gold Bridge, Goldbridge Road, Newick Road Closure
Notice from ESCC Highways:
Dear resident,
Further to our previous letter, dated 12 June 2023, we are writing to infom you that we will
be returning to Gold Bridge to carry out further structural investigations. The results of this
will determine whether the temporary weight restriction can be removed.
During the last year, East Sussex Highways have been working with specialist designers
on ways to restore the bridge. Regretably, due to the complex nature of this project, the
design has taken longer to progress than first anticipated.
An option has been developed to strengthen the bridge by installing support beams
underneath. Subject to Environmental Agency and Natural England permits, this option is
nearing the point where we can begin works. However, during a detailed design our
research has uncovered information that may remove the need for the support beams and
allow us to carry out alternative repairs.
What does the work involve?
We will be carrying out targeted structural investigations to confirm key information within
the bridges makeup.
This survey involves Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scans of the bridge and supporting
structure.
When do they start?
Work will take place from Wednesday 17 July 2024 to Friday 19 July 2024 between 7pm
and 6am.
We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on
site.
We are very sorry for the delay in informing you of these works.
How will this impact highway users?
Access to the road will be restricted for residents for the duration of works. Traffic will be
diverted via A272, A275, A22, A272 & vice-versa.
If you need vehicle access, please discuss this with the team on site. Please bear in mind
there will be delays whilst the area is made safe and your vehicle is escorted by site
marshals. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Information for residents and businesses
Parking: If required, we will put out ‘no parking’ signs and cones on the site to advise
where parking is restricted. Please avoid parking in these locations as it will delay our
works.
Weather: All of these works are subject to favourable weather conditions, for example
heavy rain may affect the progress of the works.
We appreciate your patience whilst this complicated project has been developed but we
hope that we are now reaching a point where we will be able to define the way forward so
that the weight restriction is removed.
Should you have any concerns regarding these works, you can contact us at
eshcomms@balfourbeatty.com.
For information on roadworks and journey planning, visit One.Network and for up to the
minute travel information in the city, please follow us on X (formally Twitter) @esccroads or
Facebook @EastSussexHighways. If you would like to know more about East Sussex
Highways and what we do, please visit our website www.eastsussexhighways.com
Yours faithfully,
East Sussex Highway
