Contractor for Exceat Bridge project announced
The contractor tasked with building a new bridge that will help ‘improve traffic flow on a busy East Sussex route’ has been announced.
East Sussex County Council have awarded the contract for the new two-lane structure at Exceat to Jackson Civil Engineering Group.
The company will work with the county council to set a timescale for construction.
Cllr Claire Dowling said: “With the bridge sitting in the middle of the South Downs National Park, it was important to bring on board an experienced contractor who can carry out the work sensitively, and I am delighted with the appointment of Jackson Civil Engineering Group.
“The appointment means we can move forward to construction of the bridge, which has been many years in the planning.”
A spokesperson for the county council added: “The current one-lane bridge, which is ageing and requires extensive repairs, has been a pinch point on the key coastal route between Seaford and Eastbourne for many years.
“The new two-lane bridge will help ease congestion and reduce journey times, and the improved footways will enhance accessibility for visitors to the area.”
The project is being funded by £19.18million from the UK Government and money from the county council’s capital budget.
Cllr Dowling added: “This scheme is vital in improving travel times and reliability across our travel network, which will support economic growth in the county.
“A great deal of work has taken place to get this to stage, and I look forward to seeing the scheme progress and the new bridge start to take shape.”