A21 Trunk Road - Temporary Traffic Restrictions For Works

A21 TRUNK ROAD (MORLEYS TO FAIRTHORNE)
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notice is hereby given that National Highways Limited intends to make an Order on the A21 Trunk Road in the County of Kent, under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on the road.

The effect of the Order would be to:-

1. authorise –

(a) the overnight closure of both carriageways of the A21 between Morleys Roundabout (A225/ B245) and Vauxhall Interchange (A26/A2014), and all slip roads leading to or from these lengths of carriageway;

(b) the 24-hour closure of all lay-bys within the length of carriageway described in 1. (a) above; and

(c) the full weekend closure of the slip roads leading to and from the northbound carriageway of the A21 at Fairthorne Interchange.

2. impose –

(a) a 24-hour 50mph speed restriction on –

(i) the southbound carriageway of the A21 between Gracious Lane overbridge and a point 600 metres south of Philpots Lane overbridge;

(ii) the northbound carriageway of the A21 between a point 300 metres north of Powder Mill Lane underbridge and a point 330 metres north of the entry slip road at Morleys Roundabout;

(iii) the northbound carriageway of the A21 between a point 500 south and a point 600 metres north of the A2014 overbridge at Vauxhall Interchange; and

(iv) all slip roads leading to and from the lengths of carriageway described in 2. (a) (i) to (iii) above; and

(b) a 24-hour 40mph speed restriction on the northbound carriageway of the A21 between a point 600 metres north of the A2014 underbridge at Vauxhall Interchange and a point 600 metres north of the A26 western overbridge at Quarry Hill Interchange.

3. impose a 24-hour:-

(a) 2.5 metre width restriction on the offside lane on the lengths of carriageway described in 2.
(a) (i) and (ii) above; and

(b) 2.75 metres width restriction on the lengths of carriageway described in 2. (a) (iii) and 2. (b).

This measure would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake carriageway resurfacing, barrier, signs, bridge and all associated works.

It is expected that the work would last for 7 months starting on Friday 10th May 2024. The overnight closures would take place between 20:00 and 06:00 hours. The weekend closure would take place between 20:00 on Friday to 06:00 on Monday, although the date is still to be confirmed (maximum periods). Please consult National Highways website for further details.

The Order would come into force on 8th May 2024 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months, ceasing when the works are complete.

Traffic affected by the closures would be diverted via other junctions of the A21 or by using the A26, A227, A246, A2014, B245 and the B2260. Access would be provided to local properties under works escort.

The temporary closures, speed limits, narrow lanes and diversion routes would be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.

P Collins, an Official of National Highways Limited.
Ref: NH/SE/2024/A21/28, A21/39 and A21/43

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