Temporary path closure

Temporary closures

For safety reasons we sometimes have to close public rights of way during repairs, improvements or construction work. Longer term closures (21 days or more) can be viewed on our online map. All our current closures are listed below.

If you are planning work which affects a public right of way, you can also,

Apply for a temporary path closure

Please also see:

Online rights of way map

Current closures

Please note: we know that some of these files might not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Therefore if you need a file in an accessible format, please contact us. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. We will then contact you about the next step.

Telephone: 0345 6080 193
Email: Rights of Way

Short-term temporary closures

The following is a list of Public Rights of Way that have been temporarily closed on a short term basis, either for a period of 5 days (followed by a possible second 5-day period immediately after) or a period of 21 days (followed by a possible second 21-day period immediately after).

5-day closures

None at present.

14-day closures

None at present.

21-day closures

Hadlow Down Footpath 15 (part) [1.6 MB] [pdf] Closed during general landscaping and groundworks of the surrounding area involving heavy machinery.

Long-term temporary closures

The following is a list of Public Rights of Way that have been temporarily closed for a longer period of time using a temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), initially lasting for 6 months which can be extended by agreement with The Department for Transport (DfT).

Battle Footpath 76 [2.4 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
Bexhill Footpaths 32b, 67a, 67b, 68a, 68b, 85a (part), 85b. [330.0 KB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
Bexhill Footpath 138 [2.1 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
Buxted Footpath 24 [633.6 KB] [pdf]. Closed due to a bank slippage.
Camber Footpaths 3a, 8, 19a, 19b and also East Guldeford Footpaths 13a, 13b, Playden Footpaths 20b, 20c, and Rye Footpaths 6 and 7 [2.6 MB] [pdf] Closed for river embankment raising works.
Camber Footpaths 3b, 3c, 9a, 9b, 10 [1.4 MB] [pdf] Closed for river embankment raising works.
Chailey Footpath 2c (part). [1.3 MB] [pdf] Closed during engineering works associated with the installation of farmland irrigation systems. See also East Chiltington 14a.
Chailey Byway 8c,8d,8e,8f,8g,8h,8i (part). [271.6 KB] [pdf] Closed due to a dangerous bridge. Open to all users except vehicles and horse drawn carriages until repairs begin.
Crowborough Footpath 15a [2.6 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
East Chiltington 14a [1.3 MB] [pdf] Closed during engineering works associated with the installation of farmland irrigation systems. See also Chailey Footpath 2c (part).
East Guldeford Footpaths 13a, 13b, and also Camber Footpaths 3a, 8, 19a, 19b , Playden Footpaths 20b, 20c, and Rye Footpaths 6 and 7. [2.6 MB] [pdf]Closed for river embankment raising works
Ewhurst Footpath 1 [2.3 MB] [pdf]. Closed due to river bank failure.
Framfield Footpath 65a [2.0 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development. See also Uckfield Footpath 38.
Hadlow Down Footpath 15 (part) [1.5 MB] [pdf] Closed during general landscaping and groundworks of the surrounding area involving heavy machinery.
Hailsham Footpath 9b (part) [280.0 KB] [pdf] Closed during construction works approved under planning consent WD/2022/0223/F.
Hailsham Footpath 46a [1.7 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
Hailsham Footpath 61b (part) [842.3 KB] [pdf] Closed during construction works.
Hartfield Bridleway 37a (part) [2.1 MB] [pdf] Closed due a bridge in disrepair.
Hastings Footpath 145 (part) [2.5 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
Hastings Footpath 153 (part) [405.0 KB] [pdf] Closed due to landslip.
Herstmonceux Footpath 46b (part) [2.3 MB] [pdf] Closed during construction works approved under planning consent WD/2024/1262/F
Little Horsted Footpath 3 [329.6 KB] [pdf]. Closed during development works.
Mayfield and Five Ashes Bridleway 38b (part) [1.9 MB] [pdf] Closed during essential water supply replacement works.
Newhaven Footpath 29 (part) [383.1 KB] [pdf] Closed during the construction of two doctors' surgeries in Newhaven Square.
Playden Footpaths 20b, 20c, and also Camber Footpaths 3a, 8, 19a, 19, East Guldeford Footpaths 13a, 13b, and Rye Footpaths 6 and 7. [2.6 MB] [pdf] Closed for river embankment raising works.
Ringmer Footpaths 15b (part), 16a, 18a (part) [378.3 KB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
Rye Footpaths 6 and 7, and also Camber Footpaths 3a, 8, 19a, 19, East Guldeford Footpaths 13a, 13b and Playden Footpaths 20b, 20c. [2.6 MB] [pdf] Closed for river embankment raising works.
Seaford Footpaths 23c, 23d (part), 26a (part), 26b [2.1 MB] [pdf] Closed due to coastal erosion.
Uckfield Footpaths 10b (part) and 11 (part). [330.4 KB] [pdf] Closed during development works.
- Further information [448.5 KB] [pdf].
Uckfield Footpath 38 [2.0 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development. See also Framfield Footpath 65a.
Withyham Footpath 57c [1.9 MB] [pdf] Closed following a collapse of the riverbank.
Withyham Bridleway 65f (part) [990.8 KB] [pdf] Closed during the construction of a slurry lagoon.
Wivelsfield Footpaths 10b, 22b (part) [2.1 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.

Permanent restrictions

Beddingham Byway 4b is permanently closed to vehicles, under an Order made in 1974.

We also have seasonal restrictions in place for a number of byways, restricting vehicle use during the winter months.

Apply for a temporary path closure

Wherever possible we look to avoid path closures, however in some cases it may be necessary for safety reasons.

To apply for a temporary closure please download the application form using the button below.

If you would like to discuss your application please contact the Rights of Way Team,

Email: Rights of Way

Telephone: 0345 608 0193

Application form: Apply for a temporary closure [108.6 KB] [docx]

Temporary closures by Notice

The County Council can grant 5 day (followed by a further 5 day) closures and also 21 day (followed by a further 21 day) closures.

These are usually for emergency unplanned events or short term works such as where a route needs to be closed to protect public safety. They are arranged by posting notices on site and on our website.

Once we have received your application form we will decide which type is most appropriate.

Please allow 1 week for us to process your application.

The charge for one order is currently £265. If more than one order is required, applicants will be charged accordingly. For example 2 five day orders would cost £530.

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) closures

If it is necessary to close a path for a greater length of time such as for planned non-emergency works, the County Council can put a 6 month Traffic Regulation Order in place. This requires a formal a procedure and must be advertised in the local press.

Please allow 8 weeks for us to process your application.

TRO costs are currently in the region of £800 to £1000, depending on advertising costs.

For closures longer than 6 months, we can then apply to the Secretary of State for an extension order. Additional costs apply.