Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 18 July to Sunday 24 July 2016
Planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 15 July but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.
M20 junction 4, Maidstone, Kent: junction improvement
Work by Kent County Council to improve journeys by adding an additional lane to the roundabout continues this week. Narrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit will be in place on both carriageways underneath the roundabout for the duration of scheme. A lane closure and 30mph speed limit will be in place on the southbound section of the roundabout.
For further information on the project, please visit Kent County Council’s website.
A20 Dover, Kent: junction improvement work
Work by the Port of Dover to improve journeys on the A20 continues this week. Lane closures will remain in place with a contraflow system between the Limekiln and York Street roundabouts for the duration of the works. There will continue to be no right turns from the A20 eastbound on to Union Street and from Union Street on to the A20. Clearly signed diversions will be in place.
For more information on the project, visit the Port of Dover’s website. ##A21 Barnetts Wood, Tonbridge, Kent: bridge installation
Work to maintain journeys by installing a replacement bridge will continue this week. Lane closures will be in place on both carriageways overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 18 July for 5 nights. Work is due to be complete at the end of July.
A21 Tonbridge to Pembury, Kent: major improvement
Work to improve journeys on the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury continues this week. A 40mph speed limit remains in place 24/7 between the Vauxhall interchange and the A228.
Two way traffic lights will be in place overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 18 July for 5 nights. A lane closure will be in place between Quarry Hill and Vauxhall interchange on the coastbound carriageway overnight, between 8pm and 6am, on Friday 22 July. In addition, a lane closure will be in place on the London-bound carriageway between Kippings Cross and Pembury interchange during the same time.
A lane closure will remain in place on the London-bound carriageway between the A228/A264 junction and Longfield Road roundabout until spring 2017.
The scheme is due to be completed in spring 2017. For further information visit the A21 scheme page.
A21 Poppinghole, Sussex: resurfacing
Work to improve journeys on the A21 between Robertsbridge and Johns Cross continues this week. Both carriageways will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 18 July for 4 nights. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A268 Flimwell and A28. The scheme is due to be complete at the end of July.
A21 Ringden, Sussex: resurfacing
Work to improve journeys on the A21 between Flimwell and Johns Cross starts this week. Both carriageways will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Friday 22 July for 3 consecutive nights. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A268 Flimwell and A28. The scheme is due to be complete at the end of July.
A27 Worthing, West Sussex: lighting scheme
Work to improve safety by replacing lighting columns continues this week. Temporary traffic signals will be in place between Grove Lodge roundabout and Clapham Interchange overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 18 July for 5 nights. Work is due to be completed in August.
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