Press release

Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: Weekly summary for Monday 7 September to Sunday 13 September 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 4 September 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.

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M2 junctions 4 Gillingham to 6 Faversham, Kent: Joint and bearing replacement

Work to maintain journeys by undertaking bridge joint and bearing replacement on the M2 between junctions 4 (Gillingham) and 6 (Faversham) will continue this week. The local roads Mount Lane and Bottom Pond Road will be closed underneath the motorway until October. Clearly signed diversions will be in place for these local roads.

M2 Brogdale, Faversham, Kent: Bridge joint maintenance

Work to improve journeys by undertaking bridge joint maintenance work on the M2 Brogdale overbridge will continue this week. The bridge on Brogdale Lane will be closed above the carriageway 24/7, from Friday 11 September. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via Brogdale Road, A2/London Road, A251 Ashford Road, Loose Down Road, Throwley Road and Eastling Road. Work is due to be complete by Sunday 27 September.

M20 junctions 5 Aylesford to 8 Hollingbourne, Kent: Central reservation investigation

Work to maintain journeys by carrying out central reservation investigations will start this week. Lane closures will be in place in both directions between junction 5 and junction 8 overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 7 September for 5 nights.

A2 Barham, Kent: Fence post replacement

Work to maintain road safety by replacing fence posts will start this week. Lane closures will be in place in both directions overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 7 September (Monday to Friday only). Work is due to be complete early October.

A20/A260 Courtwood, Dover, Kent: Drainage repair

Work to maintain journeys by carrying out drainage repair work will start this week. The eastbound carriageway will be closed between junction 13 and White Horse Hill junction overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 7 September for 5 nights. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A259 and A260.

In addition, there will be a lane closure with one lane remaining open between White Horse Hill junction and Courtwood interchange each night, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 7 September. Work is due to be complete in October.

A21 Tonbridge to Pembury, Kent: Major improvement work

Work to improve journeys on the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury will continue this week and is due to be complete in spring 2017. Temporary two-way traffic lights will be in place between Vauxhall and Longfield overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 7 September for 5 nights.

For further information visit the scheme web page.

A26 Newhaven, East Sussex: Lighting investigation

Work to maintain journeys by carrying out lighting investigations will start this week. Temporary traffic lights will be in place between South Heighton and the A26/A259 junction overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 7 September (Monday to Friday only). Work is due to be complete by the end of September.

A27 Havant to Chichester, West Sussex: Carriageway resurfacing

Work to improve journeys by carrying out resurfacing work will start this week. The eastbound carriageway between Fishbourne Roundabout and Warblington Interchange will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday 7 September (Monday to Friday only). A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A259. Work is due to be complete by the end of September.

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Published 4 September 2015