Uckfield Bus Station Reopens After Major Transformation

Monday, 4 November 2024 15:48

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

Work has been completed on a major upgrade of public transport facilities in Uckfield town centre.

The bus station off Bell Lane now benefits from modern bus shelters with planted roofs and wireless charging points, enhanced real time information, improved street lighting and a new cycle shelter.

The East Sussex County Council project, completed in partnership with Wealden District Council and Uckfield Town Council and constructed by Balfour Beatty Living Places, was funded through development contributions, county council funding and money from the East Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

Investment of more than £800,000 also funded a new loading bay, a new footway and crossing points along the south side of Bell Walk and benches and planters.

Cllr Claire Dowling, lead member for transport and environment, said:

“I’m delighted with the transformation of Uckfield’s bus station and hope that it will encourage more people to use public transport.

“As well as improving the look of the area, the project has resulted in better facilities for passengers and the enhanced real time information will help people better plan their journeys.

"It will also go some way to help with air quality in the area as the new bus and cycle shelter roofs are planted with drought-tolerant plants that absorb pollutants.”

She added:

“I’d like to thank the public for their patience while work was carried out and hope they can now enjoy the benefits.”

As part of the project, Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) have been introduced to better manage parking and vehicle movements in and around the bus station.

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