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
A290 St Dunstans Street & St Peter’s Place, Canterbury. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow resurfacing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A290 St Dunstans Street & St Peter’s Place, Canterbury from 16th March 2026 with estimated completion by 21st March 2026, between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00, or until the works have been completed.
A290 St Dunstans Street & St Peter’s Place, Canterbury will be closed between the junctions with North Lane and Tower Way, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A290 St Dunstans Street, London Road, A2050 Rheims Way, A290 St Peter’s Place and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Alexandria Drive, Herne Bay, CT6 8DN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow defect works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Alexandria Drive, Herne Bay from 18th March 2026, with estimated completion by 19th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 34, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Alexandria Drive, The Broadway, Grand Drive, Alexandria Drive and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Bexley Street & Woodlawn Street, Whitstable. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY ORDER) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow ducting works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bexley Street & Woodlawn Street, Whitstable from 16th March 2026, with estimated completion by 20th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
Bexley Street
The road will be closed between number 20 and The Old Police Station, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bexley Street, B2205 Harbour Street, Cromwell Road and Woodlawn Street.
The One-Way Order on Bexley Street will be suspended between the junctions with New Street and B2205 Harbour Street only, to allow for residential access.
Woodlawn Street
The road will be closed at the junction with Bexley Street, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Woodlawn Street, Cromwell Road and B2205 Harbour Street.
The One-Way Order on Woodlawn Street will be suspended to allow for residential access.
Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 8TB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow frame and cover works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Central Parade, Herne Bay from 3rd March 2026 with estimated completion by 4th March 2026, between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between numbers 124 and 135, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Central Parade, Lane End, B2205 Avenue Road, High Street, Canterbury Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Gravel Castle Road, Barham, CT4 6LG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & TEMPORARY ONE-WAY SUSPENSION) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow frame and cover works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Gravel Castle Road, Barham from 2nd March 2026 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 Oast House and Flint House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any vehicles under 7.5 tonne is via Church Lane, The Street, Valley Road, Old Valley Road, Brickfield Road and vice versa.
The alternative route for any vehicles over 7.5 tonne is via Gravel Castle Road, A260 Old Dover Road, A2 Dover Road, Bonny Bush Slip Westbound Off, Bonny Bush Hill, Black Robin Lane, Valley Road and Derringstone Hill.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The One-Way Order on Gravel Castle Road will be suspended for the duration of the works, between the junctions with Church Lane and Brickfield Road.
Grove Ferry Hill, Upstreet. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Grove Ferry Hill, Upstreet from 22nd March 2026 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 in the vicinity of the level crossing, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic (excluding vehicles over 7.5 tonne) is via Grove Ferry Road, Grove Road, Stourmouth Road, Preston Road, The Street, Plucks Gutter, Gore Street, A253 Ramsgate Road, A28 Canterbury Road, Island Road, Grove Ferry Hill and vice versa.
The alternative route for vehicles over 7.5 tonne is via Grove Ferry Road, Grove Road, The Street, Preston Lane, Preston Road, Preston Hill, A257 Goberry Hill, Roman Road, Pedding Hill, Ash Bypass, Sandwich Road, Each End, A256 Sandwich Bypass, Ramsgate Road, Richborough Way, A299 Hengist Way, Canterbury Road West, A253 Canterbury Road and A28 Canterbury Road, Island Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Grove Road, Wickhambreaux. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Grove Road, Wickhambreaux from 22nd March 2026 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 from Oak Lees heading approximately 200m in a southerly direction to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Grove Road, Wickham Road, Nargate Street, A257 High Street, Wingham Road, Canterbury Road, High Street, Preston Hill, Preston Road, The Street, Grove Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Hardres Court Road, Upper Hardres. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Hardres Court Road, Upper Hardres from 5th March 2026 with estimated completion by 6th March 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from 30m north of Herfield heading 100m in a northerly direction, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Hardres Court Road, The Street, Bossingham Road, Curtis Lane, B2068 Stone Street, Street End and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Hoath Road, Hoath, CT3 4JW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
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 Hoath Road, Hoath from 16th March 2026, with estimated completion by 19th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Lawrence Sons, Buckwell Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Babs Oak Hill, A28 Staines Hill, Island Road, The Glen, Nethergong Hill, Sandpit Hill, Church Lane, Boyden Gate Hill, Highstead, Ford Hill, Maypole Road, Hoath Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Iffin Lane, Thanington Without, CT4 7BD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow defect works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Iffin Lane, Thanington Without from 16th March 2026, with estimated completion by 17th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of High Banks, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Iffin Lane, Merton Lane, B2068 Nackington Road, Faussett Hill, Street End, Chartham Downs Road, Iffin Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Kake Street, Waltham, CT4 5SB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow new meter works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Kake Street, Waltham from 2nd March 2026, with estimated completion by 4th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Meadow View, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Kake Street, Waltham Road, Broadway, The Street, Town Road, B2068 Stone Street, Thorn Lane, Dean Hill, Dean Bottom, From Dean Bottom To District Boundary, Evington Road, The Street, Waltham Road, Ashenfield Road, Woods Hill, Richdore Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Kimberley Grove, Seasalter, CT5 4BA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow the surface water separation project to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Kimberley Grove, Seasalter from 2nd March 2026, with estimated completion by 1st May 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in its entirety, 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.
Kingsdown Park, Whitstable, CT5 2DD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow kerb works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Kingsdown Park, Whitstable from 16th March 2026 with estimated completion by 20th March 2026, between the hours of 09:30 and 14:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Northwood Road and Park Avenue, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Kingsdown Park, Northwood Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Maypole Lane, Hoath, CT3 4LJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow frame and cover works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Maypole Lane, Hoath from 2nd March 2026 with estimated completion by 3rd March 2026, between the hours of 09:30 and 16:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Maypole Thatch and Sunnyside, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Maypole Lane, Maypole Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Mill Lane, Harbledown, CT2 8PG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow remedial works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Mill Lane, Harbledown from 16th March 2026, with estimated completion by 17th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of 38 Mill Lane, 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.
Milner Road, Seasalter, CT5 4AU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow the surface water separation project to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Milner Road, Seasalter from 2nd March 2026, with estimated completion by 24th April 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in its entirety, 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.
Norfolk Street, Whitstable, CT5 4HS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow remedial works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Norfolk Street, Whitstable from 2nd March 2026, with estimated completion by 4th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 7, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Norfolk Street, B2205 Canterbury Road, Suffolk Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 2EX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow reinstatement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Northgate, Canterbury from 2nd March 2026, with estimated completion by 4th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 76, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic northeast bound is via Northgate, Broad Street, A28 Military Road, Tourtel Road, Northgate, New Ruttington Lane, Union Place and Union Street.
The alternative route for any through traffic southwest bound is via Northgate, B2248 Kingsmead Road, St Stephens Road, The Causeway, Pound Lane, St Radigunds Street, Knott’s Lane, King Street, Borough and Northgate.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Orchard Street, Canterbury, CT2 7EP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow drainage repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Orchard Street, Canterbury from 16th March 2026, with estimated completion by 20th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the junction with St Dunstans Street, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A290 St Dunstans Street, London Road, New Street, Orchard Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Roberts Road, Seasalter, CT5 4AU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow the surface water separation project to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Roberts Road, Seasalter from 2nd March 2026, with estimated completion by 6th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in its entirety, 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.
South Barham Hill, Barham. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of South Barham Hill, Barham from 18th March 2026 with estimated completion by 19th March 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with South Barham Road heading 150m in a westerly direction, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via South Barham Hill, Redoak Lane, Straight Hill, Beach Villa Lane, Canterbury Road, Elham Valley Road, South Barham Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
South Street & Old Park Avenue, Canterbury. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow new water connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic, in phases, on part of South Street & Old Park Avenue, Canterbury from 19th March 2026, with estimated completion by 1st July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
South Street
The road will be closed from 19th March 2026 with estimated completion by 1st April 2026, between numbers 44 and 13, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Shelley Avenue, Dickens Avenue, Reed Avenue and vice versa.
Old Park Avenue
The road will be closed from 2nd April 2026 with estimated completion by 1st July 2026, between number 116 and Farm Foods, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A28 Sturry Road, South Street, then follow diversion for South Street and vice versa.
St Georges Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2TL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow defect works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of St Georges Lane, Canterbury from 23:45 hours on 19th March 2026, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 20th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Cycles UK, 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.
St Peter’s Grove & Black Griffin Lane, Canterbury. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY ORDER) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow new connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of St Peter’s Grove & Black Griffin Lane, Canterbury from 21st March 2026, with estimated completion by 22nd March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
St Peter’s Grove will be closed between numbers 63 and 66, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via St Peter’s Grove, Tower Way and Black Griffin Lane.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The One-Way Order on St Peter’s Grove & Black Griffin Lane will be suspended for the duration of the works to allow two-way traffic.
The Street, Rectory Lane & Church Lane, Barham. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow signing and road marking works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of The Street, Rectory Lane & Church Lane, Barham from 7th March 2026 with estimated completion by 8th March 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00, or until the works have been completed.
The Street
The road will be closed between the junction with Valley Road and 115m from the entrance to Simpsons Wine Estate, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic eastbound is via Valley Road, Brickfield Road, Rabbit Hole and Church Lane.
The alternative route for any through traffic westbound is via Church Lane, Gravel Castle Road, Brickfield Road and Valley Road.
Rectory Lane
The road will be closed 150m from the junctions with The Street and Church Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Rectory Lane, Old Dover Road, Gravel Castle Road, Church Lane and vice versa.
Church Lane
The road will be closed at the junction with Gravel Castle Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic southeast bound is via The Street, Valley Road, Brickfield Road, Rabbit Hole and Church Lane.
The alternative route for any through traffic northwest bound is via Gravel Castle Road, Brickfield Road, Valley Road and The Street.
Waltham Road, Petham. (TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) TEMPORARY ORDER MARCH 2026
To allow new connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to impose a temporary mandatory 30 mph speed restriction on part of Waltham Road, Petham from 4th March 2026, with estimated completion by 6th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The temporary mandatory 30 mph speed restriction will be imposed between Green Gate Cottages and Buckholt Park, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 27th February 2026
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