Works to improve a seafront road have been postponed.
Improvements to South Coast Road in Peacehaven, which were set to take place from Tuesday 5 May to Sunday 10 May, have been shelved.
East Sussex Highways announced the decision following a review of their highways programme to “make sure funding is focused where it can deliver the greatest safety benefit”.
The works were to include targeted carriageway patching, ironwork adjustments, road joint repairs and high friction surfacing (HFS) to improve the overall condition of the highway.
“We know this will be disappointing, and we want to reassure residents that this decision wasn’t taken lightly,” East Sussex Highways said in a post.
“Safety remains our priority, and the road will continue to be checked through our regular inspections. Any safety‑related issues we identify will be dealt with, and the site will stay under review for future programmes.
“If you notice any problems on the road, please report them to us using our website it really helps us respond quickly and keep the network safe for everyone.”
Responding to the announcement on Facebook, residents were not happy.
Carol Ann Southgate said: "So the letter we received today, along with every other household in the area, is an irrelevant waste of money! It beggars belief."
Matt Perry described the situation as a 'clown show', while Mischa Butler said: "You could [save] a pretty penny if the potholes were a) fixed and b) fixed properly and first time. You could also save time and money by getting the stewards to be proactive rather than reactive."
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