Roadworks taking place on A259 outside Hastings

Highways England said the work will aftect the A259 eastbound between the junctions with the A2101 and the A268 as well as the A259 westbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A2101.

The road works are scheduled to last until 3.30pm, Highways England said.

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