2 St Leonards roads closed from April 14 - 17, 9am - 4pm, for drainage works

Two St Leonards roads are to be closed for drainage works.

East Sussex Highways said Dymond Road and Blackman Avenue, St Leonards, will be undergoing flood prevention work.

A spokesperson said: “We will soon be carrying out drainage works on Dymond Road and Blackman Avenue, St Leonards, to help alleviate flooding.

“Work will be carried out from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April 2025 between 9am and 4pm each day.”

Drainage works will be carried out on Dymond Road and Blackman Avenue, St Leonards. Pic: East Sussex Highwaysplaceholder image
Drainage works will be carried out on Dymond Road and Blackman Avenue, St Leonards. Pic: East Sussex Highways

They added: “We will be root cutting, replacing broken drainage pipes and reinstalling dropped kerbs to improve water flow in the drainage network.

"The team will be working between the junction of Chambers Road and the junction of Burden Place, and access will be restricted to residents while we are working. There will be a diversion in place via Burden Place, Blackman Avenue, Ford Road, Chambers Road & vice versa.

"If you need access, please approach the closure point and speak to the site team. This is for access only and there will be no through route. There may be a slight delay while we make it safe for you to pass, and your vehicle is escorted by site marshalls. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.”

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