Many of the spiked metal fence posts lining one side of the lane are jutting out into the road.

The lane, which runs between the busy B 2068 and the Grove, in Rye, is so narrow that at several points it is impossible for two vehicles to pass.
Deadman's Lane is set to get much busier in September when the opening of Rye's new primary school,l at Love Lane, will lead to increased traffic.

Concerned residents have raised the issue with the highways department at East Sussex County Council but were told it is the responsibility of the land owner.

There is some confusion as to who owns the land and is responsible for the fence posts.

Resident John Bragge said: "These rusty iron railings are very old and some are leaning out at an angle. There is a real safety issue here, especially at night when they are almost impossible to see in the poorly lit lane.

"I have been on to Highways who say it is the responsibility of the land owner. But we are not sure who that is.

"Lots more vehicles will be using the lane when the new school opens."
Playden Parish Council has also raised the issue of the danger and has written to Rye area district councillor Paul Osborne, asking what can be done.

The narrow lane already see vehicles having to back out onto the busy A268 after meeting oncoming traffic.

For many years Rye residents have called for the lane to be made one-way with traffic coming from the top of the hill in5to town.

East Sussex County Council has looked at the situation and favours one-way with the traffic coming up the hill from Rye town.

This is being opposed by Rye Town Council and the surrounding parish councils.