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
A257 Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1RD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow resurfacing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A257 Littlebourne Road, Canterbury from 27th April 2026 with estimated completion by 1st May 2026, between the hours of 21:00 and 05:00 only, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Windmill Close and Warwick Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A257 Littlebourne Road, Canterbury Road, The Hill, High Street, Wingham Road, Canterbury Road, High Street, Gobbery Hill, Roman Road, Ash Bypass, A256 Sandwich Bypass, Ramsgate Road, Richborough Way, A299 Hengist Way, Canterbury Road West, A253 Canterbury Road, Ramsgate Road, A28 Canterbury Road, Island Road, Staines Hill, Island Road, Mill Road, Sturry Road, Tourtel Road, Military Road, Broad Street, A2050 St George’s Place, A257 Lower Chantry Lane, Longport, St Martin’s Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
A290 Blean Common, Blean, CT2 9JN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow carriageway resurfacing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A290 Blean Common, Blean from 20:00 hours on 28th April 2026, with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 29th April 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between numbers 123 and 139, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A290 Blean Common, Honey Hill, Pean Hill, Clapham Hill, A299 Thanet Way, A2 M2 J7 Roundabout, Brenley Corner, A2 Boughton Bypass, Dover Road, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, London Road, A290 Whitstable Road, St Thomas Hill, Whitstable Road,Tile Kiln Hill, Blean Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
A290 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 7EP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow new service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A290 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury from 13th April 2026, with estimated completion by 19th April 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed opposite number 33, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A290 St Dunstans Street, B2248 Station Road West, St Stephens Road, Kingsmead Road, A28 Tourtel Road, Military Road, Lower Bridge Street, Upper Bridge Street, Rhodaus Town, Pin Hill, A2050 Rheims Way, London Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Church Road, Hoath, CT3 4JT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Road, Hoath from 13th April 2026 with estimated completion by 14th April 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 180m east of the junction with Maypole Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Church Road, School Lane, Maypole Lane, Maypole Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Church Road, Littlebourne, CT3 1UL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow utility works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Church Road, Littlebourne from 13th April 2026, with estimated completion by 15th 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.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Church Road, Jubilee Road, A257 High Street, Nargate Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Cooting Lane, Adisham, CT3 3JQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on Cooting Lane, Adisham from 29th April 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.
Ford Hill, Hoath, CT3 4LS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow reinstatement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Ford Hill, Hoath from 27th April 2026, with estimated completion by 28th April 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside 3 Ford Cottages, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Ford Hill, Maypole Road, Hoath Road, Babs Oak Hill, A28 Staines Hill, Island Road, The Glen, Nethergong Hill, Sandpit Hill, Church Lane, Boyden Gate Hill, Highstead and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Greenhill Bridge Road, Herne Bay, CT6 8JT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow vegetation works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Greenhill Bridge Road, Herne Bay from 29th April 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 11:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of the bridge, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A2990 Thanet Way, A291 Canterbury Road, B2205 Canterbury Road, High Street, Avenue Road, Sea Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Mill Lane, Herne, CT6 7DE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow heavy jetting works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Mill Lane, Herne from 14th April 2026 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 the junctions with Pigeon Lane and Hunters Forstal Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic southbound is via Mill Lane, A299 Thanet Way, A291 Canterbury Road, Herne Street and School Lane.
The alternative route for any through traffic northbound is via Mill Lane, Broomfield Road, Margate Road and A299 Thanet Way.
The alternative route for Pigeon Lane & Hunters Forstal Road is via the local diversion.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow reinstatement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Northgate, Canterbury from 28th April 2026, with estimated completion by 29th April 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of number 41 William Hill, Bookmakers, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Northgate, Broad Street, A28 Military Road, Tourtel Road and Northgate.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Shalloak Road, Broad Oak, CT2 0QD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow water main connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Shalloak Road, Broad Oak from 27th April 2026, with estimated completion by 14th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Bluebell Wood Caravan Park, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Shalloak Road, Vauxhall Road, A28 Sturry Road, Mill Road, A291 Sturry Hill, Herne Bay Road, Sweechgate, Shalloak Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
St Martin’s Hill, Canterbury, CT1 1PU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow reinstatement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of St Martin’s Hill, Canterbury from 21:00 hours on 27th April 2026, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 28th April 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 35, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A257 St Martin’s Hill, Longport, Lower Chantry Lane, A2050 St Georges Place, A28 Lower Bridge Street, Broad Street, Military Road, A28 Tourtel Road, Sturry Road, Mill Road, Island Road, Staines Hill, Island Road, Canterbury Road, A256 Ramsgate Road, Canterbury Road, A299 Canterbury Road West, Hengist Way, A256 Richborough Way, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich Bypass, A257 Ash Bypass, Pedding Hill, Roman Road, Gobery Hill, High Street, Canterbury Road, Wingham Road, High Street, The Hill, Canterbury Road, Littlebourne Road, St Martin’s Hill and and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The Street, Ickham, CT3 1QQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow heavy jetting works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of The Street, Ickham from 16th April 2026 with estimated completion by 18th April 2026, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between St Johns House and the junction with Baye Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via The Street, Wingham Lane, A257 Canterbury Road, Wingham Road, High Street, Nargate Street, Wickham Road, Wickham Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Union Road, Bridge, CT4 5LX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Union Road, Bridge from 13th April 2026, with estimated completion by 15th 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.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Union Lane, Mill Lane, Western Avenue, Saxon Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Union Road, Bridge. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on Union Road, Bridge from 27th April 2026, with estimated completion by 29th 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.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via High Street, Western Avenue, Saxon Road, Union Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Woodlawn Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & TEMPORARY ONE WAY SUSPENSION) TEMPORARY ORDER APRIL 2026
To allow water works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Woodlawn Street, Whitstable from 20:00 hours on 27th April 2026, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 28th April 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with B2205 Harbour Street and Bexley Street, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Woodlawn Street, St Peter’s Road, Albert Street, B2205 Harbour Street, Horsebridge Road and Sea Street.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The One Way Order on Woodlawn Street will be suspended between Bexley Street and B2205 Harbour Street, to allow access.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 10th April 2026
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