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10/01/2023

Ecological Work Starts Ahead Of New Bridge

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Work has commenced to ensure a new bridge at Exceat is constructed sensitively.

South Downs National Park Authority’s approved of East Sussex County Council's proposal to replace the ageing one-lane bridge, with conditions in place to protect the natural landscape.

Although permission has now been granted for a two-lane bridge and improved pedestrian access to the South Downs National Park, construction is not expected to start until the beginning of 2024 to allow extensive and vital environmental work to be completed.

Cllr Claire Dowling, East Sussex County Council's lead member for transport and environment, said: "For years we have been working on options to address the bottleneck created by the existing one-lane bridge at Exceat and I am pleased that we are able to move forward with our plans.
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"But we recognise the huge responsibility we have to protect the unique nature of the area and ensure that the work we do not only benefits those using the road, but also protects and enhances this ecologically sensitive location.

"We are keen to get started on construction but will only do so once we have carried out the extremely important and necessary survey, investigation and mitigation work."

With the current bridge ageing and requiring extensive repairs, East Sussex County Council applied to the Government for funding through the Levelling Up Fund and secured nearly £8m towards the replacement bridge.

The new structure will improve accessibility for visitors with the introduction of viewing platforms, crossing points and a new, wider footway on the south side of the bridge.

The project will also include a shared meeting space in front of the Cuckmere Inn with bike racks and seating, and environmental work to enhance wildlife habitats.

Final detailed designs for the bridge are expected to be completed in the new year, while negotiations for the required areas of land are ongoing. This includes compensation land to replace environmentally important wetland that is needed for the construction of the bridge.

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