The council has prioritised 16 roads for speed limit reductions, or measures to make the existing speed limit more effective. Work has already commenced on the B2087 in Flimwell, the A272 in Hadlow Down, and the A275 in Danehill, with the aim of improving compliance with the existing 30mph speed limits.
While no 20mph speed limits are proposed for these 16 sites, the programme does propose a number of speed limit reductions on A and B class roads. These include the introduction of new 30mph, 40mph, and 50mph speed limits.
Public consultations on the introduction of speed limit reductions at 13 other locations across the county are due to begin in the New Year. These schemes will be implemented over the first two years of the council's three-year speed management programme.
Claire Dowling, the council's lead member for transport and environment, said: "The council has done a great deal of work in recent years to change driver behaviour and make East Sussex roads safer."
This initiative is part of a broader commitment to road safety in East Sussex, with further sites to be assessed and prioritised for speed limit changes in future years. So, whether you're a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian, these changes are a positive step towards safer journeys on our local roads.
