Canterbury, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices
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Highways
Kent County Council, acting in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, makes or intends to make the following Orders.
CANTERBURY AREA
A291 Sturry Hill, Sturry, CT2 0BD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A291 Sturry Hill, Sturry from 21:00 hours on 17th November 2025, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 18th November 2025, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in a northerly direction only, between 1 Invergordon and number 2 Sturry Villas, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A28 Island Road, Staines Hill, Island Road, Canterbury Road, A299 Thanet Way, A291 Canterbury Road, Herne Street, Canterbury Road, Calcott Hill, Herne Bay Road and Sturry Hill.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Blackfriars Street, Canterbury. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow frame and cover works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Blackfriars Street, Canterbury from 19th November 2025 for up to one day, between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with Mill Lane and to the side of number 40, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Bridge Hill, Bridge, CT4 5AU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow road marking works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bridge Hill, Bridge over two days only, on 23rd November 2025 and on 30th November 2025. Both closures will take place for up to one day, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Beech Hill and Meadow Close, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bridge Hill, High Street, Station Road, Pett Bottom Road, Bridge Road, B2068 Nackington Road, Old Dover Road, A2050 New Dover Road, Dover Road, Dover Road Slip East On, A2 Dover Road, Dover Road East Slip Off, Coldharbour Lane, Bonny Bush Hill, Bridge Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Church Lane, Seasalter, CT5 4UN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow patching works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Lane, Seasalter from 3rd November 2025, with estimated completion by 14th November 2025 between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the footway entrance on Thistle Drive and the junction with Faversham Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Church Lane, A2990 Thanet Way, B2205 Borstal Hill, Joy Lane, Faversham Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Garlinge Green Road, Garlinge Green, CT4 5RR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow overhead cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Garlinge Green Road, Garlinge Green from 19th November 2025, for up to one day between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between number 1 Palmers Lodge Cottages and to the rear of Walnut Tree House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Vicarage Hill, Town Road, B2068 Stone Street, Street End, Chartham Downs Road, Kenfield Road, Garlinge Green Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1AW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow temporary scaffolding to be installed, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Horsebridge Road, Whitstable from 17th November 2025, with estimated completion by 21st November 2025, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the Horsebridge Road pub, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Horsebridge Road, B2205 Sea Street, Harbour Street, Terrys Lane.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Ivy Lane, Canterbury, CT1 1PE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Ivy Lane, Canterbury from 3rd November 2025, with estimated completion by 10th November 2025, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 1, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Ladyfields, Herne, CT6 7XG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow trenching works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Ladyfields, Herne from 3rd November 2025, with estimated completion by 7th November 2025, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 18, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Road, A299 Thanet Way, A291 Canterbury Road, B2205 Canterbury Road, Mickleburgh Hill.
The alternative route for any through traffic southbound is via Mickleburgh Hill, B2205 Canterbury Road, A291 Canterbury Road, A299 Thanet Way, Margate Road Interchange, Margate Road.
The alternative route for Reculver Road is via Reculver Road, Grange Road, King Edward Avenue, then join diversion for Mickleburgh Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Nargate Street, Littlebourne, CT3 1FF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow patching and lining works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Nargate Street, Littlebourne from 3rd November 2025 with estimated completion by 14th November 2025, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Church Road and Ellen Court, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Nargate Street, A257 High Street, Jubilee Road, Church Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Thornden Wood Road, Chestfield. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow pole testing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Thornden Wood Road, Chestfield from 3rd November 2025, for up to one day between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Radfall Road for approximately 850m, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Thornden Wood Road, Greenhill Road, A2990 Thanet Way, Chestfield Road, Radfall Hill, Radfall Road, Hackington Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Tonford Lane, Thanington Without, CT1 3XU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow underground structure works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Tonford Lane, Thanington Without from 5th November 2025, for up to one day between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between numbers 30 and 20, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Various Roads, Canterbury (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2025
To allow events to be held at Kent Cricket Ground, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of various roads in Canterbury. This order takes effect from 5th November 2025, for up to 18 months. 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.
B2068 Old Dover Road
The road will be closed between the junctions with B2068 Nackington Road and Oaten Hill.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A2050 New Dover Road, A28 St Georges Roundabout, Upper Bridge Street, Riding Gate Roundabout and vice versa.
B2068 Nackington Road
The road will be closed between the junctions with B2068 Old Dover Road and Chaucer Hospital Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2068 Old Dover Road, A2050 New Dover Road, A28 St Georges Roundabout, Upper Bridge Street, Riding Gate Roundabout, A28 Rhodaus Town, Pin Hill, Wincheap, Thanington Road, Ashford Road, Shalmsford Street, Chartham Downs Road, B2068 Street End, Faussett Hill, Nackington Road and vice versa.
B2068 St Lawrence Road
The road will be closed in its entirety.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A2050 New Dover Road, A28 St Georges Roundabout, Upper Bridge Street, Riding Gate Roundabout or via A2050 New Dover Road, B2068 Old Dover Road.
Cossington Road
The road will be closed in its entirety.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ Dated 31st October 2025
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