Canterbury, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices

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 Clapham Hill, Whitstable, CT5 3DW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow CCTV and jetting works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A290 Clapham Hill, Whitstable northbound only, from 1st June 2026 with estimated completion by 4th June 2026, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed northbound only, in its entirety, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any northbound through traffic is via Westbound Slip Onto A299 from Wraik Hill Roundabout, A299 Thanet Way, A2 M2 J7 Roundabout, A299 Thanet Way, A299 Thanet Way Slip Way and A2990 Thanet Way.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

A290 St Dunstans Street, B2248 St Stephens Road & B2248 Station Road West, Canterbury.​ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & TEMPORARY WEIGHT LIMIT SUSPENSION) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow utility works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A290 St Dunstans Street, B2248 St Stephens Road & B2248 Station Road West, Canterbury, southbound only, from 22:00 hours on 1st June 2026, with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 2nd June 2026, or until the works have been completed.

A290 St Dunstans Street will be closed southbound only, in the vicinity of number 34A, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any southbound through traffic is via London Road, A2050 Rheims Way, A28 Pin Hill, Rhodaus Town, Lower Bridge Street, Broad Street, Military Road, Tourtel Road, B2248 Kingsmead Road, St Stephens Road, Station Road West and A290 St Dunstans Street.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The weight limit restriction on B2248 St Stephens Road will be suspended between Kingsmead Road Roundabout and B2248 Station Road West.

The weight limit restriction on B2248 Station Road West will be suspended for the entirety of the road.

A299 Thanet Way, Herne Bay & Whitstable.​ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow resurfacing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic in phases, on part of A299 Thanet Way, Herne Bay & Whitstable from 1st June 2026 with estimated completion by 23rd July 2026, between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00 only, or until the works have been completed.

A299 Thanet Way will be closed at various points between Whitstable and the junction with Heart In Hand Road, Coastbound and Londonbound, to the extents indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative diversion routes are as follows:

A299 Thanet Way between Whitstable & Herne Bay (Coastbound) - A299 Thanet Way Slip Way, A2990 Thanet Way, A291 Canterbury Road and then rejoin A299 Thanet Way.

A299 Thanet Way (Londonbound) - A299 Thanet Way, Owls Hatch to Heart in Hand Road, Herne & Broomfield, A291 Canterbury Road, A2990 Thanet Way, A291 Clapham Hill and Westbound Slip onto A299 Thanet Way From Wraik Hill roundabout.

A299 Thanet Way, Herne Bay to St Nicholas At Wade - A299 Thanet Way, A291 Canterbury Road, Herne Street, Canterbury Road, Calcott Hill, Herne Bay Road, Sturry Hill, A28 Island Road, Staines Hill, Island Road, Canterbury Road & A299 Thanet Way and vice versa.

Bow Hill, Upper Hardres, CT4 6EN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bow Hill, Upper Hardres from 3rd June 2026 with estimated completion by 4th June 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed 110m west of the junction Hardres Court Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bow Hill, Catt’s Wood Road, Hardres Court Road, Bow Hill and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

Broxhall Road, Upper Hardres.​ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Broxhall Road, Upper Hardres from 3rd June 2026 with estimated completion by 4th June 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed approximately 10m east of the junction Pilots Farm Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Broxhall Road, Pilots Farm Road, Tapleys Hill, Pett Bottom Road, Broxhall Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

Castle Row, Canterbury, CT1 2PR - Canterbury Pride 2026 (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & WAITING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow the Canterbury Pride Event 2026 to take place, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting vehicle waiting and through traffic on part of Castle Row, Canterbury, from 3rd June 2026, with estimated completion by 8th June 2026, or until the event has finished.

Castle Row will be closed between the junctions with A28 Pin Hill and Dane John Mews, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic southbound is via Castle Row, Castle Street and A28 Pin Hill.

The alternative route for any through traffic northbound is via A28 Pin Hill, Rhodaus Town, Riding Gate Roundabout and Castle Street.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the event.

Waiting will be prohibited in all parking bays on Castle Row from outside Age Concern up to the junction with Gas Passage, but does not apply to vehicles involved in the running of the event.

Duckpit Road, Petham, CT4 5QE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Duckpit Road, Petham from 3rd June 2026 with estimated completion by 5th June 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed opposite New Barn Farm heading approximately 650m north from Duckpit Farmhouse, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Duckpit Road, Church Lane, Kake Street, Waltham Road, Broadway, Duckpit Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

Grove Ferry Hill, Upstreet.​ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow level crossing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic, in phases, on part of Grove Ferry Hill, Upstreet. This order takes effect on or after 6th June 2026 for up to 18 months.

Works Schedule

• 22:00 hours on 6th June 2026, with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 08 June 2026.

• 22:00 hours on 12th September 2026 with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 14th September 2026.

• 22:00 hours on 5th December 2026 with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 7th December 2026.

The road will be closed between the junction with Becketts Wood and the level crossing, to the extent indicated by the 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.

Neville Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6TB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow water connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Neville Road, Herne Bay from 15th June 2026, with estimated completion by 26th June 2026, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed at the former metric site, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Neville Road, Sweechbridge Road, Reculver Road, Barnes Way, Neville Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

Pett Bottom Road, Upper Hardres, CT4 6EH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pett Bottom Road, Upper Hardres from 3rd June 2026 with estimated completion by 4th June 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed opposite Bursted Manor, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Pett Bottom Road, Manns Hill, The Street, Hardres Court Road, Tapleys Hill, Pett Bottom Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

Ross Gardens, Rough Common.​ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Ross Gardens, Rough Common from 15th June 2026 with estimated completion by 19th June 2026, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed at the junction with Rough Common Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Ross Gardens, Rough Common Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

Station Road, Adisham, CT3 3JE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow blockage clearance works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Station Road, Adisham from 15th June 2026 with estimated completion by 26th June 2026, between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed between the junctions with Bossington Road and Adisham Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2046 Adisham Road, High Street, A257 Canterbury Road, Wingham Road, High Street, Bekesbourne Lane, Station Road, Chalkpit Hill, Adisham Road, Adisham Downs Road, Pond Hill and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

Station Road, Chartham, CT4 7HU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow rail inspection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Station Road, Chartham from 23:00 hours on 15th June 2026, with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 16th June 2026, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed 20m either side of the level crossing, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Station Road, A28 Ashford Road, Shalmsford Street, Bolts Hill, Parish Road, The Green, Station Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

South Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5BS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow the surface water separation project to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of South Road, Herne Bay from 1st June 2026, with estimated completion by 11th June 2026, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed at the junction with Victoria Park, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for South Road is via South Road, B2205 High Street, Canterbury Road and King’s Road and vice versa.

The alternative route for Victoria Road eastbound is via Victoria Road, New Street, B2205 High Street and Canterbury Road.

The alternative route for Victoria Road westbound is via Victoria Road, B2205 Canterbury Road, High Street and Bank Street.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

Wick Lane, Woolage Green & Firs Road, Womenswold.​ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTIONS) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow the Surface Preservation Scheme to take place, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Wick Lane, Woolage Green & Firs Road, Womenswold. This order takes effect on or after 1st June 2026 for up to 18 months. It may be necessary for some of the roads to be closed on multiple occasions for each phase of the works. 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.

After the Surface Treatment works are complete, temporary speed restrictions of 20 mph may be imposed for a period of up to 7 days, these will be clearly indicated by relevant signs displayed on site.

These works are subject to weather conditions and other factors which may potentially cause changes at short notice. Every effort will be made to keep as close as possible to the planned dates and any changes will be publicised.

Road Closures & Speed Restrictions

Wick Lane, Woolage Green

The road will be closed from the junction with A2 Dover Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A2 Dover Road, Westcourt Road, Westcourt Lane, Wick Lane and vice versa.

Firs Road, Womenswold

The road will be closed from the junction with Forstal Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Woolage Green Road, Wick Lane and vice versa.

Various Roads, Herne Bay - Herne Bay Race For Life 2026.​ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JUNE 2026

To allow the Herne Bay Race For Life event 2026 to be held, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of various roads throughout Herne Bay. The closures are planned on 21st June 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 10:00 and 11:00, or until the event is complete.

The following roads will be closed to the extents indicated by signs and barriers on site. The closures will be lifted as soon as it is safe to do so.

• Hampton Pier Avenue will be closed between the junctions with West Cliff Drive and Western Esplanade.

• Western Esplanade will be closed between the junctions with Hampton Pier Avenue and Harcourt Drive.

• Chamberlain Drive will be closed at its junction with Hampton Pier Avenue.

• West Cliff Drive will be closed at its junction with Hampton Pier Avenue.

• Swalecliffe Avenue will be closed between the junction with Hampton Pier Avenue and the car park entrance.

Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ

Dated 29th May 2026