Installation of underground cables in Brighton
What are we doing?
We run the electricity network delivering power to your area and connect and move power cables. Engineers are currently upgrading the electricity network between Fishersgate and Brighton to maintain reliable electricity supplies for homes and businesses and manage increasing demand for electricity.
What are we doing?
We run the electricity network delivering power to your area and connect and move power cables. Engineers are currently upgrading the electricity network between Fishersgate and Brighton to maintain reliable electricity supplies for homes and businesses and manage increasing demand for electricity.
What will the work entail?
We are installing pipework (ducts) to contain new underground electricity cables, working closely with the local authority to plan our work and minimise disruption.
Our team will excavate trenches to lay ducts and pull through new underground cables. We will return to open excavations at intervals along the route to pull the new cables into position and join them to our electricity network.
All work in the area is currently expected to be completed Spring 2025.
What will the work entail?
We are installing pipework (ducts) to contain new underground electricity cables, working closely with the local authority to plan our work and minimise disruption.
Our team will excavate trenches to lay ducts and pull through new underground cables. We will return to open excavations at intervals along the route to pull the new cables into position and join them to our electricity network.
All work in the area is currently expected to be completed Spring 2025.
Will there be roadworks?
Work is due to take place in stages in the roads listed in the table below.
As well as using advance warning signs, we will write to residents with further details shortly before work is due to start in each new area.
Safety is our priority and in consultation with the local highways authorities, traffic management measures will be in place as we progress along the cable route.
Work will progress in stages, with traffic management and safety barriers being moved along the route in sequence with our working area.
We aim to complete the work as safely and as efficiently as possible to minimise the impact. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Will there be roadworks?
Work is due to take place in stages in the roads listed in the table below.
As well as using advance warning signs, we will write to residents with further details shortly before work is due to start in each new area.
Safety is our priority and in consultation with the local highways authorities, traffic management measures will be in place as we progress along the cable route.
Work will progress in stages, with traffic management and safety barriers being moved along the route in sequence with our working area.
We aim to complete the work as safely and as efficiently as possible to minimise the impact. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
| Road name | Planned date of work | Current status |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Way / Old Barn Way | 2 - 28 February 2026 | Some traffic way incursion. Traffic management around working area. |
| Shelldale Road (outside number 75) | 19 February - 4 March 2026 | Two-way lights around our working area. Shelldale Crescent and Barnes Road closed at the junctions with Shelldale Road. |
| Vale Road (two locations) | 13 - 27 February 2026 | Priority passing where possible. Road closed at the point we are working where needed. Sign diversion in place. |
| Trafalgar Road | 13 - 22 February 2026 | Three-way lights around our working area. |
| King Street | 2 February 20 March 2026 | Lane closed around our works area. |
| Withdean Road | 18 February - 23 April 2026 | Road closed at the point we are working. |
| We have agreed timeframes with the local authority, though these can sometimes change if we are able to bring works forward, or if unforeseen issues occur on site. When our team, or our contractors, have to change completion dates we strive to minimise the inconvenience to the community and keep people informed. For amendments to bus services in the area, please visit www.buses.co.uk. |
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