A249 TRUNK ROAD (KINGSFERRY BRIDGE TO COWSTEAD CORNER) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

A249 TRUNK ROAD (KINGSFERRY BRIDGE TO COWSTEAD CORNER) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notice is hereby given that National Highways Limited intends to make an Order on the A249 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 by contractors working on behalf of SSEN.

The effect of the Order would be to: -

1. authorise the overnight closure of: -
   a) both carriageways of the A249 between Kingsferry Junction (Sheppey Way) and Cowstead Corner (A2500); and
   b) the link road directly connecting the northbound carriageways of the A249 either side of Cowstead Roundabout (A2500).
2. authorise extended closure of the lay-bys:-
   a) adjacent to the northbound carriageway of the A249 between points 820 metres and 1040 metres north of the centreline of the northern overbridge at Grovehurst Interchange (B2005); and
   b) adjacent to the southbound carriageway of the A249 between points 428 metres and 750 metres south of its exit point from Cowstead
   Roundabout;

These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake the replacement of overhead power cables and all associated works.

It is expected that the work would last for approximately 1 week starting on or after Monday 22nd June 2026. The overnight closures would take place between 19:00 and 05:00 (maximum periods) on Monday 22nd June and again on Thursday 25th June. The lay-bys would close up to four hours prior to the road closure. Please consult National Highways or Kent County Council’s websites for further details.

The Order would come into force on 20th June 2026 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months, ceasing when the works are complete.

Traffic affected by the closure of the main carriageway would be diverted using the A2500 and Sheppey Way in either direction.

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

I Rosendaal, an Official of National Highways Limited.
Ref: NH/SE/2024/A249/20
National Highways Limited, (Company No. 9346363).
Registered Office: Three Snowhill, Snow Hill
Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA. A company
registered in England and Wales.
For enquiries, please contact the Customer Contact
Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@nationalhighways.co.uk
www.nationalhighways.co.uk