Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 28 March to Sunday 3 April 2016
Summary of 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 24 March 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.
M2 Stockbury Viaduct, junction 5, Sittingbourne, Kent: concrete repair
Work to improve journeys by maintaining the bridge will take place this week. Lane closures will be in place on the coast-bound entry slip road overnight, between 8pm and 6am, and during the day between 9.30am and 3.30pm, from Tuesday 29 March for 4 nights and days.
M20 junctions 8 to 9, Ashford, Kent: white lining and carriageway resurfacing
Work to improve journeys on the M20 by resurfacing and re-marking the white lines will take place this week. Lane closures will be in place on the coastbound carriageway between junction 8 and 9 overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Tuesday 29 March for 4 nights.
M23 junctions 10a to 11, Surrey: carriageway resurfacing
Work to improve journeys by resurfacing the carriageway will continue this week. The southbound carriageway will be closed between junctions 10a and 11 overnight, between 10pm and 4am, from Tuesday 29 March for 3 days. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A2011 and A23 to junction 11.
A2 Bean to Ebbsfleet, Kent: carriageway resurfacing
Work to improve journeys by resurfacing sections of the carriageway will continue this week.
The coastbound carriageway will be closed between the B255 exit slip road at Bean and Roman Road entry slip road until 10am on Monday 28 March. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the B255 exit slip road and the A296.
The coastbound carriageway will be closed between the B255 exit slip road and the A2260 entry slip road overnight, between 9pm and 5am from Tuesday 29 March for 2 nights. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the B255 exit slip road, A226, A2260 and B259.
A2 Guston, Dover, Kent: lighting investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A2 will start this week. Two way traffic lights will be in place between the Guston and Honeywood interchanges overnight, between 8pm and 6am from Tuesday 29 March for 3 nights.
A20 Dover, Kent: junction improvement work
Work by the Port of Dover to improve journeys on the A20 continues this week. Lane closures will be in place with one lane remaining open in both directions between the Limekiln and York Street roundabouts 24/7 for the duration of the works. In addition, there will 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.
It is anticipated that there will be increased traffic along the A20 as a result of the Easter break. Drivers are advised to plan their journeys and allow extra time for their journeys if required.
For more information on the project, visit the [Port of Dover’s website.] (http://www.doverport.co.uk/travel)
A20 Limekiln, Dover, Kent. Lighting investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A20 will start this week. Two way traffic lights and lane closures will be in place between the Limekiln roundabout and the Port of Dover overnight, between 8pm and 6am on Saturday 2 April.
A21 Henwood Green, Pembury, Kent. Lighting investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A21 will start this week. A lane closure will be in place in both directions between Chalket Lane overbridge and Dundale Road overnight, between 8pm and 6am on Friday 1 April.
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 will remain in place 24/7 between the Vauxhall interchange and the A228.
The coastbound carriageway will be closed between the exit and entry slip roads at Vauxhall interchange overnight, between 8pm and 6am on Tuesday 29 March. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the exit and entry slip roads.
Two way traffic lights will be in place on the coastbound entry slip road at Vauxhall interchange, between 9.30am and 3.30pm, from Tuesday 29 March for 4 days. In addition, the coastbound entry slip road at Vauxhall interchange will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Wednesday 30 March for 3 nights. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A26 and the A228.
Two way traffic lights will be in place between the Vauxhall interchange and Longfield roundabout overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Tuesday 29 March for 4 nights. The scheme is due to be completed in spring 2017.
For further information visit the scheme page.
A23 Pyecombe to Patcham, East Sussex: carriageway investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A23 continues this week. Lane closures will be in place on both carriageways overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Tuesday 29 March for 6 consecutive nights.
A259, Little Common Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex: lighting investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A259 will start this week. Two way traffic lights will be in place between Green Lane and York Road overnight, between 8pm and 6am, on Sunday 3 April.
A26 Beddingham, East Sussex: carriageway surfacing
Work to maintain safety on the A26 will start this week. Lane closures will be in place with traffic escorted past the work site in a convoy overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Thursday 31 March for 4 consecutive nights.
A27 Adur Viaduct, West Sussex: slip road improvements
Work to improve safety on the A27 by resurfacing the slip roads starts this week. The east and westbound entry and exit slip roads will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Wednesday 30 March for 3 nights. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the Holmbush interchange and Lancing roundabout.
A27 Castle Goring, West Sussex: footway investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A27 will start this week. A lane closure will be in place in both directions between Coate Street and Titnore Lane overnight, between 8pm and 6am, on Wednesday 30 March.
A27 Falmer Footbridge, East Sussex: bridge maintenance
Work to replace the ramp on the footbridge over the A27 at Falmer continues this week. Narrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit remain in place on the westbound carriageway and the outside lane of the westbound exit slip road remains closed until the end of the scheme. Work is due to be complete in May 2016.
A27 Lewes to Brighton, East Sussex: footway investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A27 will start this week. A lane closure will be in place in both directions between Falmer Hill roundabout and Ashcombe roundabout overnight, between 8pm and 6am, on Thursday 31 March.
A27 Upper Brighton Road, Sompting, West Sussex: carriageway resurfacing
Work to improve on the A27 will continue this week. The eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 5am, from Tuesday 29 March for 3 nights. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A24, A259 and A2025 through Worthing. Access to Lyons Farm Retail park will be maintained at all times.
A27 Mill Hill, West Sussex: vegetation clearance
Work to improve journeys by carrying out vegetation clearance will start this week. Lane closures will be in place on both carriageways overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Wednesday 30 March for 3 nights.
A27 Sompting to Lancing, West Sussex: footway investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A27 will start this week. Two way traffic lights will be in place between the Grove Lodge roundabout and Sompting Road junction overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Friday 1 April for 3 consecutive nights. In addition a lane closure will be in place will be in place on the eastbound carriageway between Sompting Road junction and Manor Road roundabout during the same time.
A27 Stockbridge, West Sussex: footway investigation
Work to maintain safety on the A27 will start this week. Two way traffic lights will be in place between the Stockbridge and Whyke roundabouts overnight, between 8pm and 6am, on Tuesday 29 March.
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