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Swale, 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.
SWALE AREA
A2 East Street, St Michaels Road & Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 2026
To allow resurfacing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A2 East Street, St Michaels Road & Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne from 1st September 2026 with estimated completion by 9th September 2026, between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00 weeknights only, or until the works have been completed.
The roads will be closed between the junctions with B2006 Crown Quay Lane and Gazehill Avenue, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for vehicles travelling east is via A2 St Michaels Road, Dover Street, West Street, London Road, Key Street, Key Street Roundabout, Chestnut Street, A249 Maidstone Road, Stockbury Roundabout, M2 J5-J6, A251 Ashford Road, A2 Canterbury Road, London Road, Ospringe Street, London Road, The Street, Fox Hill and Canterbury Road.
The alternative route for vehicles travelling west is via A2 Canterbury Road, Fox Hill, The Street, London Road, Ospringe Street, London Road, Canterbury Road, A251 Ashford Road, M2 J6-J5, A249 Stockbury Roundabout, A249 Maidstone Road, Key Street Slip Northbound off, A2 Key Street Roundabout, Key Street, London Road and St Michaels Road.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
A299 Thanet Way Slip, Graveney. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A299 Thanet Way Slip, Graveney from 21:00 hours on 17th August 2026, with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 18th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the Junction 7 entrance onto the A299 Thanet Way, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for motorway traffic is via M2, J6 off slip, A251 Ashford Road, M2 J6 onslip and M2.
The alternative route for non motorway traffic is via A2 London Road, A2 Canterbury Road, Love Lane, Graveney Road and Thanet Way Slip.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Bradfield Avenue, Teynham. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bradfield Avenue, Teynham from 19th August 2026, with estimated completion by 21st August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between numbers 92 and 100, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bradfield Avenue. 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.
Church Road, Faversham, ME13 8SR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 2026
To allow works requiring a cherry picker to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Road, Faversham from 4th September 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 06:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the entrance to St Mary of Charity Church, 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.
College Road, Minterne Avenue & Riddles Road, Sittingbourne. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 2026
To allow S278, S50 and associated utility works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of College Road, Minterne Avenue & Riddles Road, Sittingbourne from 1st September 2026, with estimated completion by 12th October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The roads will be closed at the junctions where they meet, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Minterne Avenue, Bradley Drive, Gore Court Road, Ufton Lane, Homewood Avenue, College Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Harold Street, Queenborough, ME11 5BT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow water pipe replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Harold Street, Queenborough from 17th August 2026, with estimated completion by 19th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the junction with B2007 Main Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Harold Street, Stanley Avenue, B2007 Main Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
This closure is in conjunction with two-way lights on B2007 Main Road.
Hempstead Lane, Tonge, ME9 9AF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Hempstead Lane, Tonge from 21st August 2026 with estimated completion by 24th August 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of number 10, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Lower Road, Station Road, A2 London Road, Hempstead Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Holbeam Road, Eastling, ME13 0HT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 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 Holbeam Road, Eastling from 2nd September 2026 with estimated completion by 3rd September 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 50m south of Stalisfield Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Holbeam Road, Stalisfield Road, Church Road, Holbeam Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Holbeam Road, Eastling, ME13 0HT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 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 Holbeam Road, Eastling from 4th September 2026 with estimated completion by 7th September 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 95m south of the junction with Stalisfield Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Holbeam Road, Stalisfield Road, Church Road, Holbeam Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Royal Road & Delamark Road, Sheerness. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & PEDESTRIANS) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 2026
To allow installation and reinstatement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic and pedestrians on part of Royal Road & Delamark Road, Sheerness from 1st September 2026, with estimated completion by 22nd September 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The roads will be closed between the junctions with Broadway and Esplanade, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for through traffic during these closures, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
The alternative route for pedestrians will be displayed on site.
Traffic marshals will be in place Monday to Saturday between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00, to control traffic movements.
Rushett Lane, Norton, ME13 0SQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow frame and cover works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Rushett Lane, Norton from 17th August 2026, with estimated completion by 21st August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Orchard House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Faversham Road, A2 London Road, Provender Lane, Rushett Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
School Lane, Iwade. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 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 School Lane, Iwade from 1st September 2026 with estimated completion by 2nd September 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 260m and 270m west of the entrance to Culnells Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Ferry Road, Sheppey Way, Stickfast Lane, Iwade Road, School Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Shoregate Lane, Upchurch, ME9 7HH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Shoregate Lane, Upchurch from 21st August 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 65m northeast of Ham Green Farm, 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 Bush Lane, Gillingham, ME8 8PS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 2026
To allow defect works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of South Bush Lane, Gillingham from 2nd September 2026, with estimated completion by 4th September 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Meresborough Lane and A2 London Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via South Bush Lane, A2 London Road, Spade Lane, Meresborough Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Various Roads, Faversham. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER SEPTEMBER 2026
To allow the Faversham Hop Festival 2026 to be held, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of various roads in Faversham from 5th September 2026 for up to two days, or until the event is complete.
The following roads will be closed between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 on both days, to the extents listed below. They will be re-opened as soon as it is safe to do so.
Court Street – between the junctions with Crescent Road and Market Place.
East Street – between the junctions with Newton Road and Preston Street.
Market Place – in its entirety.
Market Street – in its entirety.
Middle Row – in its entirety.
Preston Street – between the junctions with East Street and Station Road/Forbes Road.
Stone Street – between the junctions with Preston Street and Union Street.
West Street – between the junctions with Market Place and North Lane.
Leslie Smith Drive – in its entirety.
Bank Street – in its entirety.
Partridge Lane – between the junctions with Court Street and Thomas Road.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 14th August 2026
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