Work begins on major bus improvements at Newhaven's Denton Corner
The project will be carried out in three phases to keep disruption down
Work is starting in Newhaven on a project designed to make bus services more reliable and efficient.
Improvements to a section of the bus route running along The Drove and Seaford Road will be carried out in three phases in a bid to minimise disruption.
The work is funded by Bus Service Improvement Plan money from the Department for Transport.
It aims to improve the consistency of bus services, tackle congestion and boost the bus offer serving the area.
What the council says
Councillor Peter Griffith, East Sussex County Council's lead member for transport and environment, said: "These measures will help improve the bus network in the area, providing a more reliable service for residents, reduce journey times and delays and, as a result, encourage a more sustainable alternative to car use.
"The Newhaven Denton Corner scheme will also improvement pedestrian and cyclist safety and improve visibility for road users and pedestrians."
When the work happens
The first phase begins on Tuesday 1st September and involves improvements in the Seaford Road, Mount Road and Avis Road areas.
Traffic management will be in place while a new bus lane is constructed, new bus stops are installed and improvements are made to traffic signals.
Once phase two is complete, work will begin on the remaining bus lane improvements and the surrounding space.
The final stage will require the temporary closure of the Mount Road bus loop, so work can be completed on road connections, traffic signals, footways, cycle facilities and landscaping.
What drivers need to know
Traffic management and diversion routes will be in place throughout the work, with some overnight road closures needed for resurfacing.
Details of road closures will be publicised once confirmed.
The council says the measures at Newhaven Denton Corner form part of a wider package of transport investment designed to give people greater confidence to choose the bus for everyday journeys.