Kent County Council – Temporary Road Closures and Temporary 40 mph & 20 mph Speed Restrictions – Various Roads, Canterbury – Preservation Treatment – 18th March 2024 (Canterbury District)
Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of various roads in Canterbury.
This Order takes effect on or after 18th March 2024, for a period of up to 18 months, or until works have been completed. It may be necessary for some of the roads to be closed for multiple occasions for each phase of the works. Planned dates will be published in advance of the works on One.Network and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start.
After the surface treatment works, a temporary speed limit of 40 mph & 20 mph may need to be imposed on certain roads for a period of up to 7 days. Where the 40 mph & 20 mph speed restriction does apply, this will be clearly indicated by relevant signs displayed on site.
These works are subject to weather and other factors which may potentially cause changes at short notice; every effort will be made to keep as close as possible to the planned dates that are notified, and any changes will be publicised.
SCHEDULE
Road Closures
Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne & Littlebourne
The road will be closed from Bekesbourne Hill to the A257 High Street, Littlebourne, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via the A257 High Street, The Hill, Canterbury Road, A257 Littlebourne Road, Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne Hill and vice versa.
Denstroude Lane, Denstroude & Dunkirk
The road will be closed from the A290 Honey Hill to Dargate Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Dargate Road, Plumpudding Lane, Dargate Road, Fox’s Cross Hill, Fox’s Cross Road, A290 Pean Hill, A290 Honey Hill and vice versa.
Station Road, Bekesbourne
The road will be closed from School Lane to Bifrons Hill, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via School Lane, Chalkpit Hill, Adisham Road, Adisham Downs Road, Bramling Road, Poor Start Lane, Coldharbour Lane, Bonny Bush Hill, Bridge Hill, High Street, Town Hill, Bekesbourne Road, Bifrons Hill and vice versa.
Burnt House Hill, Wickhambreaux
The road will be closed from Stodmarsh Road to Holly Bush Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Stodmarsh Road, Holly Bush Lane and vice versa.
Clapper Hill, Waltham & Stelling Minnis
The road will be closed from Duckpit Road to Dean Hill, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Duckpit Road, Lower Waltham Road, Dean Hill and vice versa.
Thornden Wood Road, Herne Bay & Chestfield
The road will be closed from Hackington Road to Owls Hatch Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Greenhill Road, A2990 Thanet Way, Chestfield Road, Radfall Hill, Radfall Road, Hackington Road and vice versa.
Molehill Road, Chestfield & Herne Bay
The road will be closed from Thornden Wood Road to Chestfield Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Thornden Wood Road, Greenhill Road, A2990 Thanet Way, Chestfield Road and vice versa.
Radfall Road & Radfall Hill, Chestfield
The road will be closed from South Street to Thornden Wood Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Chestfield Road, A2990 Thanet Way, Greenhill Road, Thornden Wood Road, Hackington Road, Radfall Road, Radfall Hill and vice versa.
Chestfield Road, Chestfield
The road will be closed from South Street to Maydowns Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Chestfield Road, A2990 Thanet Way, Greenhill Road, Thornden Wood Road, Hackington Road, Radfall Road, Radfall Hill, Chestfield Road and vice versa.
Fausset Hill, Lower Hardres
The road will be closed from Hardres Court Road to Bridge Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Nackington Road, Old Dover Road, A28 Rhodaus Town, Pin Hill, Wincheap, Thanington Road, Ashford Road, Shalmsford Street, Chartham Downs Road, Street End and vice versa.
Howfield Lane, Chartham
The road will be closed from New Town Street to A28 Ashford Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Town Road, Hatch Lane, A28 Ashford Road and vice versa.
Speed restrictions
It will be necessary to impose a 40 mph speed limit on the approach to, and then a 20mph speed limit through, working sites on various roads in Canterbury, as detailed below:-
Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne & Littlebourne – between the junctions of Bekesbourne Hill and the A257 High Street, Littlebourne.
Denstroude Lane, Denstroude & Dunkirk – between the junctions of the A290 Honey Hill and Dargate Road.
Station Road, Bekesbourne – between the junctions of School Lane and Bifrons Hill.
Burnt House Hill, Wickhambreaux – between the junctions of Stodmarsh Road and Holly Bush Lane.
Clapper Hill, Waltham & Stelling Minnis – between the junctions of Duckpit Road and Dean Hill.
Thornden Wood Road, Herne Bay & Chestfield – between the junctions of Hackington Road and Owls Hatch Road.
Molehill Road, Chestfield & Herne Bay – between the junctions of Thornden Wood Road and Chestfield Road.
Radfall Road & Radfall Hill, Chestfield – between the junctions of South Street and Thornden Wood Road.
Chestfield Road, Chestfield – between the junctions of South Street and Maydowns Road.
Fausset Hill, Lower Hardres – between the junctions of Hardres Court Road and Bridge Road.
Howfield Lane, Chartham – between the junctions of New Town Street and A28 Ashford Road.
The restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce while patching and preservation works are undertaken by Kent County Council.
A copy of the Public Notice is attached for reference.
For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=137218399
For information regarding these restrictions, please contact Kent County Council on 03000 418181, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
This bulletin contains public information and can be forwarded to any other road users who may be affected. Every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, but no liability can be accepted for any changes or errors.
Road names are taken from the National Street Gazetteer, which can be viewed on one.network, with alternative names given where known.