A21 Trunk Road - Temporary Traffic Restrictions To Works

A21 TRUNK ROAD
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notice is hereby given that National Highways intends to make an Order on the A21 Trunk Road in the Counties of Kent and East Sussex, under Sections 14(1)(a) and 14(1)(c) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on, or in the vicinity of, the road.

The effect of the Order would be to: -

1. authorise the overnight closure (in sections) of –

(a) both carriageways of the A21 between Chipstead Interchange and Junction Road in Baldslow, and all slip/link roads leading to and from those carriageways;

(b) any side road at junction with the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above;

(c) any bus stop or lay-by adjacent to the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above; and

(d) any gap between the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above, and any dedicated lane used for the purpose of turning through them.

2. to impose, in sections as required, an overnight ban on overtaking on both carriageways of the A21 where it is currently permitted on the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above, where they are single carriageway.

These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake maintenance and renewal work of a cyclical nature and A21 project works. The duration of each closure would vary depending on the nature of the maintenance work being undertaken on each occasion. The programme of works would start on or after 2nd January 2026.

The overnight closures would be in operation between 20:00 and 06:00 (maximum period).

Planned maintenance work would be scheduled to avoid disruption during known peak periods, although essential maintenance may be necessary during these periods to prevent the need for emergency works. Please see National Highways website for specific details on any upcoming closures.

The Order would come into force on 2nd January 2026 and remain in force until 24th December 2026. During the closures, traffic affected would be diverted using other junctions of the A21, or by using the A20, A26, A28, A228, A229, A264, A268, A2014, A2100, B245, B2087, B2162, and various unnamed local roads. The diversion in operation would vary according to the closure in force, and the diversion routes listed above are the agreed routes, but these may change depending on local conditions.

Access to and from premises accessible from, and only from, the lengths of carriageway to be closed would be permitted under escort.

The temporary closures, overtaking bans and diversion routes would be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works periods.

I Rosendaal, an Official of National Highways Ltd.
Ref: NH/SE/2026/A21/RNO
National Highways, (Company No. 9346363).

Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ. A company registered in England and Wales.

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