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, 

Please also see:

Online rights of way map

Current closures

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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

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).

  1. Arlington Footpath 58b (part) [1.4 MB] [pdf] Closed during footpath reinstatement works.
  2. Barcombe Footpath 24 (part) [1.9 MB] [pdf] Section closed due to damage bridge, which has been removed. Awaiting Environment Agency consent to proceed with replacement. 
  3. Battle Footpath 76 [2.4 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
  4. Bexhill Footpaths 32b, 67a, 67b, 68a, 68b, 85a (part), 85b [345.5 KB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
  5. Bexhill Footpath 138 [2.2 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
  6. Buxted Footpath 24 [684.5 KB] [pdf] Closed due to a bank slippage.
  7. 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.
  8. Camber Footpaths 3b, 3c, 9a, 9b, 10 [1.4 MB] [pdf] Closed for river embankment raising works.
  9. Chailey Byway 8c,8d,8e,8f,8g,8h,8i (part). [323.7 KB] [pdf] Closed due to a dangerous bridge. Open to all users except vehicles and horse drawn carriages until repairs begin.
  10. Crowborough Footpath 15a [2.6 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
  11. Cuckmere Valley Footpaths 15e, 15f, 15g [2.1 MB] [pdf] Closed during Exceat bridge replacement works. See also Seaford Footpaths 33a, 33b.
  12. East Guldeford Footpaths 13a, 13b, [2.6 MB] [pdf] and also Camber Footpaths 3a, 8, 19a, 19b , Playden Footpaths 20b, 20c, and Rye Footpaths 6 and 7. Closed for river embankment raising works
  13. Ewhurst Footpath 1 [2.3 MB] [pdf]. Closed due to river bank failure.
  14. Fletching Footpath 33 [1.8 MB] [pdf] Closed due to flooding on the footpath. See also Isfield Footpath 2.
  15. Framfield Footpath 65a [2.0 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development. See also Uckfield Footpath 38.
  16. Hailsham Footpath 9b (part) [379.7 KB] [pdf]Closed during construction works approved under planning consent WD/2022/0223/F.
  17. Hailsham Footpath 46a [1.7 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
  18. Hastings Footpath 153 (part) [457.3 KB] [pdf]  Closed due to landslip. 
  19. Herstmonceux Footpaths 26a (part), 30b [1.4 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
  20. Isfield Footpath 2 [1.8 MB] [pdf] Closed due to flooding on the footpath. See also Fletching Footpath 33.
  21. Little Hosted Footpaths 1, 3 (part) [3.9 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development in accordance with planning approval WD/2023/2939/MRM. See also Uckfield Footpaths 10a (part), 10b, 11.
  22. Mayfield and Five Ashes Bridleway 38b (part) [2.0 MB] [pdf] Closed during essential water supply replacement works.
  23. Newhaven Footpath 29 (part) [383.1 KB] [pdf] Closed during the construction of two doctors' surgeries in Newhaven Square.
  24. Pevensey Bridleway 13 [1.6 MB] [pdf] Closed during sluice replacement works. See also Westham Bridleways 3b, 3c, 3d and Footpath 4.
  25. Pevensey Byway 17 [1.5 MB] [pdf] Closed during works being carried out by Pevensey and Cuckmere Water Level Management Board to replace a network of culverts.
  26. Playden Footpaths 20b, 20c, and  also Camber Footpaths 3a, 8, 19a, 19, East Guldeford Footpaths 13a, 13b, and Rye Footpaths 6 and 7.  Closed for river embankment raising works.
  27. Ringmer Footpath 10 (part) [1.8 MB] [pdf] Closed during refurbishment and associated construction works of Clayhill House.
  28. Ringmer Footpaths 15b (part), 16a, 18a (part) [446.9 KB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development.
  29. Ringmer Footpath 17 (part) [1.3 MB] [pdf]Closed during a housing development.
  30. Rye Footpaths 6 and 7, and also Camber Footpaths 3a, 8, 19a, 19, East Guldeford Footpaths 13a, 13b and Playden Footpaths 20b, 20c.  Closed for river embankment raising works.
  31. Seaford Footpaths 23c, 23d (part), 26a (part), 26b [2.1 MB] [pdf] Closed due to coastal erosion.
  32. Seaford Footpaths 33a, 33b [2.1 MB] [pdf] Closed during Exceat bridge replacement works. See also Cuckmere Valley Footpaths 15e, 15f, 15g.
  33. Sedlescombe Footpath 23 (part) [1.2 MB] [pdf] Closed while access to nearby land to resolve a water leak in the area is carried out
  34. Uckfield Footpaths 10a (part), 10b, 11 [3.9 MB] [pdf]Closed during a housing development in accordance with planning approval WD/2023/2939/MRM. See also Little Hosted Footpaths 1, 3 (part).
  35. Uckfield Footpath 38 [2.0 MB] [pdf] Closed during a housing development. See also Framfield Footpath 65a.
  36. Westham Bridleways 3b, 3c, 3d and Footpath 4 [1.6 MB] [pdf]. Closed during sluice replacement works. See also Pevensey Bridleway 13.
  37. Withyham Footpath 57c [1.9 MB] [pdf] Closed following a collapse of the riverbank.
  38. Withyham Bridleway 65f (part) [990.8 KB] [pdf] Closed during the construction of a slurry lagoon.
  39. Withyham Bridleway 82 (part) [4.9 MB] [pdf] Closed during the design and construction of a new bridge following damage to the current one that is beyond repair and not safe to use.
  40. 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,

  • Telephone: 0345 608 0193

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 £285. If more than one order is required, applicants will be charged accordingly. For example 2 five day orders would cost £570.

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 £1000 to £1200, 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.



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