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Medway, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices

ME1 3DUPublished 17/09/26
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(STAKE LANE, JADE HILL AND ESSEX ROAD, HALLING) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable raised-table construction and junction improvement works to be carried out

Stake Lane, Jade Hill and Essex Road, Halling - Stake Lane will be closed between Kent Road and Essex Road; Jade Hill between Kent Road and Essex Road; and Essex Road between Kent Road and Stake Lane. The closures will operate in turn, with only one road closed at any time. The oneway restriction in Essex Road will be suspended while its closure is in operation. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. Traffic will be diverted via Kent Road and adjoining local roads as indicated  by traffic signs.

This Order will come into force on Friday, 16 October 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Friday, 16 October 2026 and are planned for completion by Monday, 30 November 2026. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 17 September 2026

(HAROLD ROAD, CUXTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable telecommunications works to be carried out

Harold Road, Cuxton - to be closed to all vehicular traffic in Harold Road from the junction with Reginald Avenue for a distance of 30 metres. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. No alternative route is available. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

This Order will come into force on Friday, 25 September 2026 and may remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within 5 days. The restrictions will apply only while the appropriate traffic signs are displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 17 September 2026

(REED STREET, CLIFFE) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) (NO. 2)  ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable engineers to access and work on an underground structure to provide a service to a customer

Reed Street, Cliffe - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from its junction with Church Street for 235 metres in an easterly direction. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Thatchers Lane, Swingate Avenue and Church Street in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 and may remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within 1 day. The restrictions will apply only while the appropriate traffic signs are displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan,
Director of Place
Thursday, 17 September 2026

(GRANGE WAY, ROCHESTER) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable stop tap replacement works to be carried out -

Grange Way, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 2 Grange Way. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Kings Avenue and Maidstone Road in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Monday, 28 September 2026 and may remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within 5 days. The restrictions will apply only while the appropriate traffic signs are displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday 17 September 2026

(YOKOSUKA WAY, GILLINGHAM) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable carriageway retexturing for safety and associated works to be carried out -

Yokosuka Way, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic on its southbound carriageway from Grange Road Roundabout to the Featherby Road exit, towards Cornwallis Roundabout. Parking will be prohibited in the affected length for the duration of the works. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be provided and signed via Canterbury Street and Gillingham Road.

This Order will come into force on Thursday, 15 October 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Thursday, 15 October 2026 and are programmed for completion within 1 night, between 8pm and 6am the following morning. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 17 September 2026

(SHARNAL STREET, HIGH HALSTOW) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable a new water connection to be carried out

Sharnal Street, High Halstow - to be closed to all vehicular traffic at the site of the works. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. No alternative route is available. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

This Order will come into force on Monday, 19 October 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Monday, 19 October 2026 and are programmed for completion within 3 days. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 17 September 2026

(JACOBS LANE, HOO ST WERBURGH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable overhead-line reconductoring works, including the removal of existing conductors and installation of new conductors, to be carried out

Jacobs Lane, Hoo St Werburgh - to be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic from the junction with Stoke Road in a generally south-easterly direction for a distance of 750 metres. An alternative route will be available via Stoke Road and Eschol Road in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Saturday, 19 September 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Saturday, 19 September 2026 and are programmed for completion within 21 days. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 17 September 2026

(MERESBOROUGH LANE, GILLINGHAM) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable telephone pole maintenance to be carried out

Meresborough Lane, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between points 60 metres either side of Bryony School. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Meresborough Road, Moor Street (A2), South Bush Lane and Meresborough Road in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Monday, 26 October 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Monday, 26 October 2026 and are programmed for completion within 2 days. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 17 September 2026

(CLOISTERHAM ROAD, ROCHESTER) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable a new three-phase service cable to be installed in a trench

Cloisterham Road, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic outside No. 44 Cloisterham Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. No alternative route is available. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

This Order will come into force on Monday, 5 October 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Monday, 5 October 2026 and are programmed for completion within 10 days. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 17 September 2026

(VARIOUS ROADS, MEDWAY) (COMMUNITY EVENTS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) (NO. 3)  ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to facilitate the construction and removal of structures required for the holding of public community events, or because of the likelihood of danger to the public whilst an event is taking place

Traffic Management - To facilitate the holding of the events mentioned in column (1) of the Table, on the dates and between the times set out in the corresponding columns (2) and (3), the traffic management provisions detailed in the Schedule identified in the corresponding column (4) will apply. These provisions will be in force as indicated in the Schedule below.

Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. Alternative routes for through traffic will be signed locally. Access to premises will be maintained where possible.

This Order will come into force on Sunday, 20 September 2026 and will cease to have effect on Sunday, 29 November 2026. The Order will only be effective when the appropriate signs are displayed.

Festival/ Event Date Time Schedule
 RE Corps Memorial Sunday, 20 September 7am to 4pm RSR26-3
Remembrance Sunday Rochester Sunday, 8 November 7am to 3pm RSR26-3
Remembrance Sunday Chatham Sunday, 8 November 7am to 3pm RSR26-3
Remembrance Sunday Gillingham Sunday, 8 November 7am to 3pm RSR26-3
Remembrance Sunday Rainham Sunday, 8 November 10am to 1pm RSRm26-3
Hempstead Christmas Lights Saturday, 28 November 5 to 9.30pm HEMP-3

The schedule for the closure may be viewed on Medway Council’s website: Medway.gov.uk.

Schedule RSR26-3: Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

Castle Hill from its junction of Esplanade to its junction with Epaul Lane, to include Castle Hill Court – to include suspension of one-way operation to allow resident/event vehicle access. Epaul Lane from its junction of Castle Hill to its junction with Boley Hill – to include suspension of no entry and one-way operation to allow resident/event vehicle access.

High Street Rochester from its junction of Corporation Street bus lane to its junction with Star Hill – to include suspension of one-way operation for authorised vehicles only. Almon Place at its point 35 metres northeast of High Street to its junction with High Street. Bishops Walk - its entire length.

Eastgate Court at its junction with High Street. Eastgate Terrace at its junction with High Street. Crow Lane from its junction of High Street to its junction with Vines Lane. Blue Boar Lane from its junction of Blue Boar Lane car park entrance to its junction with High Street. La Providence at its junction with High Street. Northgate from its western junction of Cathedral car park to its junction with High Street. Cathedral Car Park at its junction with High Street. Boley Hill from its junction of St Margaret’s Street to its junction with High Street, to include its junction with Priors Gate Road. Priors Gate Road from its junction of Boley Hill to its junction of Minor Canon Row. College Yard at its junction of Priors Gate Road to its junction with High Street. Almon Place suspension of southbound only working and allow two-way traffic operation. Boley Hill at its junction of High Street, suspension of prohibited left or right turn for authorised vehicles only – At any time on Event days. Corporation Street eastbound (Chatham bound) no vehicle is permitted to right turn into Northgate.

Schedule RSC26-3: Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

Richard Street from its junction with Meeting House Lane to its junction with Rhode Street. Rhode Street from its junction with Claremont Way to its junction with High Street. James Street - its entire length. Clover Street - its entire length. High Street Chatham from its junction with Rhode Street to its junction with Waterfront Way. Waterfront Way from its junction with Glode Lane to its junction with Best Street. Best Street at its junction with Railway Street. Railway Street from its junction with High Street to its junction with Ordnance Terrace. Ordnance Terrace from its junction with Railway Street to its junction with Fort Pitt Street. Albany Terrace from its junction with Fort Pitt Street to its junction with Boundary Road. Fort Pitt Hill from its junction with Boundary Road to its junction with Cressy Court. Fort Pitt Street at its junction with Albany Terrace.

Schedule RSG26-3:  Road Closures and Traffic restrictions Mill Road from its junction with High Street to its junction with Saunders Street. Brompton Road from its western junction with Mill Road to its junction with High Street. Arden Street junction with Fox Street to its junction with High Street. Britton Street at its junction with High Street. Marlborough Road at its junction with Lock Street to its junction with High Street. High Street Gillingham from its junction with Mill Road to its junction with Canterbury Street/ Skinner St.

Schedule RSR26-3:  Road Closures and Traffic restrictions
A2 High Street Rainham from its junction with Holding Street to its junction with Mierscourt Road including junction with Orchard Street, Station Road, Ivy Street, Pudding Road and Stratford Lane. Station Road from its junction with A2 High Street to its southwestern junction with Longley Road.

Schedule HEMP-3:  
Hempstead Road from its northern junction with Dukes Meadow Drive/Pine Grove roundabout to its southern junction with Harrow Road.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email: traffic.management@medway.gov.uk.

Adam Bryan Director of Place

Thursday, 17 September 2026

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