Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 6 March to Sunday 12 March 2017
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 2 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.
A2 Gravesend, Kent: carriageway resurfacing
Work to improve journeys begins this week on the A2 between Hall Road junction and the B255 Bean junction. There will be lane closures in place on the eastbound carriageway on Monday 6 March for 6 nights between 8pm and 6am. Works are scheduled to be complete by the end of March 2017.
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.
A full closure will be in place overnight between 8pm and 6am on Thursday 9 March on the southbound carriageway between Quarry Hill and Longfield roundabout and on the northbound carriageway between Longfield roundabout and Vauxhall interchange. In addition Longfield Road will be closed in both directions between Longfield roundabout and Knights Park roundabout. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A26, A2014, A26 and the A228.
Two way traffic lights will be in place on the A21 overnight between 8pm and 6am from Monday 6 March February for three nights and overnight on Friday 10 March.
Tonbridge Road will remain closed after Pembury Hospital up to and including Longfield Road roundabout until Spring 2017. A clearly signed diversion route will be in place via the A228 and the A21.
The scheme is due to be completed in summer 2017. For further information visit the scheme website.
M20 junctions 3 to 5, Kent: smart motorway surveys
Work to improve journeys continue this week on the M20 between junctions 3 and 5. There will be various lane closures in both directions on Monday 6 March for 5 nights, between 8pm and 6am. Surveys are scheduled to be complete in April 2017.
M23 junctions 8 to 10a, South Nutfield to Crawley: smart motorway surveys
Work to improve journeys continue this week on the M23 between junctions 8 and 10a. There will be various lane closures in place in both directions overnight on Monday 6 March for 5 nights, between 8pm and 6am. Surveys are scheduled to be complete in April 2017.
A249 Sheppey, Kent: bridge inspections
Work to improve safety takes place this week by undertaking bridge inspections on the A249. There will be a lane closure on the southbound carriageway between Cowstead roundabout and Grovehurst Interchange on Monday 6 March for 4 days between 9am and 3.30pm.
A2070 Snave, Kent: carriageway improvements
Work to improve safety take place this week on the A2070 between Brenzett and Ashford Road/Hamstreet Road. There will be a full closure in both directions on Monday 6 March for 3 nights between 8pm and 6am. A cleary signed diversion will be in place via A2070, M20, A261, A267, A261 and the A259.
A2070 Park Farm, Kent: carriageway improvements
Work to improve safety take place this week on the A2070 between Ashford Road, and Bad Munsteriefel Road. There will be a full closure in both directions on Thursday 9th March for 2 nights between 8pm and 6am. A cleary signed diversion will be in place via Hamstreet Road/Ashford Road, and the A2041. Works are expected to be complete by the end of March 2017.
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