Lewes Bonfire 2022: Road closures and travel news for the November 5 event
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The event, run by six different Lewes bonfire societies, is one of the biggest November 5 events in the country, with more than 30 processions taking place through the narrow streets of the East Sussex town.
Lewes District Council have said road closures will affect large parts of Lewes town on the day. Diversions will be in place for traffic to travel outside of the town and residents are advised to get vehicles home before 4pm to avoid any road closures in place.
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Hide AdLewes road closures from 4pm on November 5 2022A27 junction with A277 Brighton Road (Ashcombe Roundabout) A27 junction with A26 (Southerham Roundabout) A26 junction with B2192 Ringmer Road (Earwig Corner) C7 Kingston Road junction with C324 Wellgreen Lane A275 Offham Road junction with B2116 Plumpton Road A27 junction with Southerham Lane (Cliffe Industrial Estate)
The council said roads in Lewes will re-open at 2am or once Sussex Police deem it safe to do so and the cleaning of the town is complete by waste crews.
Parking restrictions will begin to be imposed from noon, with on-street parking being suspended on certain streets in the town. Vehicles must be removed from these routes or risk being towed away if they are not.
The A27 will be open to through traffic only for the duration of the event, but no parking or waiting is allowed and vehicles risk being towed if parked.
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Hide AdThose with parking permits in the town that need assistance on alternative parking locations for the evening have been asked to contact the East Sussex County Council parking team on 01273 335500 or [email protected].
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They are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and on a Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
Changes to rail services had already been planned, after it was announced that further industrial action is planned for November 5, which will impact services in to Lewes.
The council has advised those travelling by train to check with Rail Enquires for details of your specific journey.
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Hide AdFor those travelling by bus, the council has confirmed that there will be diversions to services and have asked passengers to check with the bus operating companies for specific changes and disruption.