Footpath closures and roadworks are set to cause significant disruption across East Sussex in the coming weeks.
Several public footpaths in Little Horsted and Uckfield will be temporarily closed due to a housing development project.
The entire length of Public Footpath Little Horsted 1, part of footpath Little Horsted 3 and part of footpath Uckfield 10a, as well as the whole of Uckfield 10b and Uckfield 11, will be closed to all users.
Alternative routes will be provided and signposted for the duration of the closures, which will last up to six months from May 2.
To read the public notice with the complete list of closures, go to: publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/traffic-and-roads/69e25b9bc3b3d97c456530dc.
Additional changes are on the way for public bridleways in the Lewes District.
A new 207-metre public bridleway will be added, starting from the junction of Hamsey 20b, Hamsey 20c and Hamsey 31e, and continuing through various points to the junction of public bridleways Hamsey 32a and Hamsey 32b.
Residents can view the order and map at East Sussex County Council and Lewes District Council offices until June 3.
In Falmer, the roads around the American Express Community Stadium will have additional or amended fixture times, affecting Park Street, South Street, East Street, Mill Street, Park Street North, Middle Street and Ridge Road.
These changes will be effective on April 21, when Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club (BHAFC) face Chelsea, and on May 16, for the BHAFC vs. Tottenham Hotspur match.
The restrictions will be imposed from four hours before the event until up to two hours after the event.
Residents will still have access to these roads.
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Meanwhile, in Telscombe Cliffs and Peacehaven, vehicles over 7.5 tonnes will be temporarily allowed on the South Coast Road.
The order will be in effect from May 4 and is expected to last until June 12, depending on weather conditions.
The Street in Bishopstone Village will be temporarily closed from May 6 to May 8 for South East Water works.
Ailies Lane in East Hoathly will also be closed from May 1 to May 5 for BT Openreach works.
Mill Lane in Laughton, Cinder Hill in Chailey and Bines Lane in Burwash will all see temporary closures from May 5 for South East Water and BT Openreach works.
Grinstead Lane in Forest Row will be closed from May 5 to May 8 for East Sussex Highways works.
Pook Reed Lane in Heathfield will be closed from May 5 to May 6, Nash Street in Chiddingly from May 1 to May 5 and Caneheath in Arlington from May 4 to June 5, all for South East Water and BT Openreach works.
Stunts Green in Herstmonceux will be closed from May 7 to May 8, White Horse Road in Bodle Street Green from May 7 to May 8 and Marine Drive and South Coast Road in Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs from May 4 to May 9, all for BT Openreach and East Sussex Highways works.
South Street in South Chailey will be closed from April 20 to May 2 for East Sussex Highways works.
Finally, Hill Crest Court, Hill Crest Road in Newhaven will see a new Disabled Persons’ Parking Place introduced as part of the East Sussex County Council amendment order.
Residents are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and to use alternative routes where possible.