Press release

Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 4 January December to Sunday 10 January 2015

Summary of planned, new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.

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The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 31 December 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.

A21 Tonbridge to Pembury, Kent: Major improvement

Work to improve journeys on the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury will continue this week.

Traffic lights will be in place between the Vauxhall interchange and Longfield Roundabout overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 4 January for 2 nights.

The carriageway will be closed in both directions between the Vauxhall interchange and the A228 junction overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Wednesday 6 January for 3 nights. In addition, Tonbridge Road will be closed from the hospital to Longfield Roundabout and between Knights Park and Longfield Roundabout. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A228 and the A26.

The scheme is due to be completed in December 2016. For further information, visit the scheme website.

A27 Tangmere, West Sussex: Carriageway resurfacing

Work to improve journeys on the A27 will continue this week. A lane on the eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, on Wednesday 6 January. There will be lane closures on the westbound carriageway overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Thursday 7 January for 2 nights.

General enquiries

Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.

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Published 31 December 2015