MOTORISTS will face major disruption as Stanmer Park closes for several days for the final construction stages of a restoration project.

From Monday 2 to Monday, November 16, essential scheduled road resurfacing will be taking place in several key locations at the park.

The Lower Lodges entrance will be closed for several days to traffic, and road access through and around the T-junction by the church and in the area by Stanmer House will also be disrupted by closures or diversions.

There will also be limited vehicle access to designated public car parks at Stanmer Park during the two weeks.

The park’s weekend bus service is also likely to be affected.

A spokesman for the council said: "Special arrangements are being made for Stanmer residents, park businesses and deliveries, and others needing essential access.

"The park’s weekend bus service is also likely to be affected.

"We advise everyone, including those visiting by bike or on foot, to take particular care in the Stanmer Park area during the work, observing road closures, diversions and other signage, and staying clear of roadworks areas.

"We apologise for the unavoidable inconvenience caused by these roadworks."

The closure is a result of the park entering the final construction stages of the Restoration Project.

Signage is being installed advising visitors to use alternative ways to access the park or, if driving, to seek authorised car parking outside the park while the work takes place.

Construction schedules may mean changes are made without warning to the exact timing and duration of road closures, diversions and access at the park.

It comes after police shut down a rave in the park at 2.30am on Sunday after a tip-off from a member of the public.

Officers dispersed 200 people and seized a “significant amount” of sound equipment as well as a generator.