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The firm beat-off competition from rivals Costain and Volker and was confirmed main contractor by East Sussex County Council this work.
Jackson will now finalise a construction timetable with the council and main works are expected to start later this year.
Cllr Claire Dowling said: “With the bridge sitting in the middle of the South Downs National Park, it was important to bring on board an experienced contractor who can carry out the work sensitively, and I am delighted with the appointment of Jackson Civil Engineering Group.
“The appointment means we can move forward to construction of the bridge, which has been many years in the planning.”
The current one-lane bridge, which is ageing and requires extensive repairs, has been a pinch point on the key coastal route between Seaford and Eastbourne for many years.
The new two-lane bridge will help ease congestion and reduce journey times, and the improved footways will enhance accessibility for visitors to the area.