OVERHAUL FOR WALLSEND ROAD LEVEL CROSSING

Tuesday 10 May 2005

OVERHAUL FOR WALLSEND ROAD LEVEL CROSSING

Region & Route:: | Southern

Wallsend Road Level Crossing at Pevensey Bay, East Sussex will be given an overhaul, which will require the closure of the crossing over the weekend of 21 and 22 May. Andrew Munden, Network Rail Route Director said: “The technology at this crossing was installed over 25 years ago and is need of renewal. We will install new barriers and warning lights, and replace the electrical cabling. The three day closure will cause some local traffic delays, but the work is essential and will make the crossing more reliable for both road users and rail passengers.” Wallsend Road will be closed to traffic from 10pm on Thursday 19 May to 6am on Monday 23 May. Diversions will be put in place by East Sussex County Council and drivers are advised to take alternative routes. Traffic on the A259 between Pevensey and Eastbourne will be diverted on to the B2104 and B2191 through Langney. Southern train services will be running on Friday 20 May. However, a replacement bus service will operate between Eastbourne and Hastings on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May. The crossing will reopen to road and rail traffic at 6am on Monday 23 May.

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