Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 4 to Sunday 10 July 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 1 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 and a temporary 50mph speed limit will be in place in both directions overnight, between 7.30pm and 5am, from Monday 4 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. In addition, a lane closure remains in place in both directions between Longfield roundabout and the A228/A264 junction.
Two way traffic lights will be in place overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 4 July for 5 nights.
The scheme is due to be completed in spring 2017.
For further information visit the scheme website.
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