? Road Closures
Starting from 4:45 p.m., roads around Lewes will be closed, with diversions set up to direct traffic outside the town. Lewes residents are encouraged to have vehicles parked by 4:45 p.m. to avoid restrictions, and visitors are advised not to bring vehicles into town.
Affected roads include:
- A27 at the junction with A277 Brighton Road (Ashcombe Roundabout)
- A275 Offham Road with B2116 Plumpton Road
- C7 Kingston Road junction with C324 Wellgreen Lane
- A26 at the junction with A2029 Malling Street
- A26 Malling Hill junction with Church Lane
Parking restrictions will begin from noon on November 5. A complete list of closures and restrictions is available here.
? Rail Service Changes
From 5:00 p.m. on November 5 until the morning of November 6, several train stations will be closed, including:
- Lewes
- Falmer
- Cooksbridge
- Glynde
- Southease
The final trains calling at these stations will allow passengers to disembark as late as possible, a new feature this year to accommodate more travellers. Services will not resume at these stations until the morning of November 6. Passengers are encouraged to check timetables carefully, especially those returning from London.
More information about rail schedules can be found here.
? Choose Local
To ease congestion, locals are encouraged to attend fireworks displays closer to home instead of traveling to Lewes. Nearby events across East Sussex can be found here.
Safety First
These measures, coordinated by various agencies, aim to ensure public safety during the celebrations. Authorities hope that those impacted will plan alternate arrangements and appreciate the steps taken to manage the event securely.
For further details, visit the links provided and stay updated on social media using #LewesBonfireNight.
