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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
Bigbury Road, Chartham Hatch, CT4 7NE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow overhead network works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bigbury Road, Chartham Hatch from 13th November 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 entrances to Woodlands Farm and Willow Lodge, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any westbound traffic is via Bigbury Road, Gravel Hill, Denstead Lane, A2 From J A2050 Harbledown to M2 J7 Roundabout Nw, Dunkirk Slip Westbound Off, Canterbury Road, A2 From M2 J7 Roundabout to J A2050 Harbledown Se, A2 J A2050 Harbledown Leave Se, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, Chartham Hatch Road, Faulkners Lane and Pilgrims Lane.
The alternative route for any eastbound traffic is via Bigbury Road, Pilgrims Lane, Faulkners Lane, Chartham Hatch Road, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, A2 J A2050 Harbledown Join Nw, A2 From J A2050 Harbledown To M2 J7 Roundabout Nw, Denstead Lane and Gravel Hill.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Broadway, Petham, CT4 5RX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow new service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Broadway, Petham from 29th October 2026, with estimated completion by 31st October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Crofts Wood, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Broadway, Waltham Road, Kake Street, Richdore Road, Woods Hill, Waltham Road, The Street, From Dean Bottom To District Boundary, Dean Bottom, Dean Hill, Thorn Lane, B2068 Stone Street, Town Road, The Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Church Road, Littlebourne, CT3 1UL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow water pipe replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Road, Littlebourne from 28th October 2026, with estimated completion by 30th October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Church Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Church Road, Nargate Street, A257 High Street, Jubilee Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Island Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1EU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Island Wall, Whitstable from 9th November 2026 for up to one day, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the junction with Nelson Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Island Wall, Waterloo Road, Middle Wall, B2205 Oxford Street, Nelson Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
King Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow BT works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of King Street, Canterbury from 9th November 2026 with estimated completion by 13th November 2026, between the hours of 18:00 and 23:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between numbers 28 and 35 to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via King Street, Orange Street, Palace Street, Borough, Northgate, St Radigunds Street and Knott’s Lane.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Mayton Lane, Broad Oak, CT2 0QJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Mayton Lane, Broad Oak from 29th October 2026 with estimated completion by 30th October 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 Nook 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.
Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 2EX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow water pipe reinstatement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Northgate, Canterbury from 19:00 hours on 27th October 2026, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 28th October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 76a, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for northeastbound traffic is via Northgate, Broad Street, A28 Military Road, Tourtel Road, Northgate, New Ruttington Lane, Union Place and Union Street.
The alternative route for southwestbound traffic is via Northgate, B2248 Kingsmead Road, St Stephens Road, North Lane, The Causeway, Pound Lane, St Radigunds Street, Knott’s Lane, King Street and Borough.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pilgrims Road, Canterbury, CT1 1XT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow new service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pilgrims Road, Canterbury from 26th October 2026, with estimated completion by 30th October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the junction with Pilgrims Way, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Pilgrims Road, Pilgrims Way, Barton Road, A2050 New Dover Road, St George’s Place, A257 Lower Chantry Lane, Longport, St Martin’s Hill, Spring Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pound Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2WR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow surface water connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pound Lane, Canterbury from 28th October 2026 with estimated completion by 29th October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with The Causeway and St Peter’s Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for eastbound traffic is via Pound Lane, The Causeway, North Lane, B2248 St Stephens Road, Kingsmead Road, A28 Sturry Road, Northgate, New Ruttington Lane, Union Place, Union Street, Northgate and St Radigunds Street.
The alternative route for westbound traffic is via Pound Lane, St Radigunds Street, Knott’s Lane, King Street, Borough, Northgate, A28 Sturry Road, B2248 Kingsmead Road, St Stephens Road, North Lane and The Causeway.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
St John’s Road, Whitstable, CT5 2FD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow new service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of St John’s Road, Whitstable. Closures are planned over two weekends, on the 14th/15th November 2026 and 21st/22nd November 2026.
The road will be closed outside number 2, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic under 4.0m (13’3”) is via B2205 St John’s Road, Chestfield Road, A2990 Thanet Way, Greenhill Bridge Road, B2205 Sea Street, Whitstable Road, Colewood Road and vice versa.
The alternative route for any through traffic over 4.0m (13’3”) is via B2205 St John’s Road, Herne Bay Road, St Swithins Road, Tankerton Road, Tower Hill, Tower Parade, Harbour Street, High Street, Oxford Street, Canterbury Road, Borstal Hill, A2990 Thanet Way, Greenhill Bridge Road, B2205 Sea Street, Whitstable Road, Colewood Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
St Martins Avenue & St Martin’s Place, Canterbury (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow carriageway works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of St Martins Avenue & St Martin’s Place, Canterbury from 9th November 2026 with estimated completion by 10th November 2026, between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
St Martins Avenue will be closed at the junction with North Holmes Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
St Martin’s Place will be closed at the junction with St Martins Avenue, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for these closures, however traffic marshalls will be on site to assist with residential and emergency access.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Stodmarsh Road, Littlebourne, CT3 4AP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow ducting works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Stodmarsh Road, Littlebourne from 26th October 2026, with estimated completion by 30th October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Redwalls, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Stodmarsh Road, A257 Littlebourne Road, St Martins Hill, Longport, Lower Chantry Lane, A2050 St Georges Place, A28 Lower Bridge Street, Broad Street, Military Road, Tourtel Road, Sturry Road, Mill Road, Fordwich Road, King Street, High Street, Moat Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Stodmarsh Road, Wickhambreaux, CT3 4BB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Stodmarsh Road, Wickhambreaux from 10th November 2026, with estimated completion by 12th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Lucerna, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Stodmarsh Road, Hollybush Lane, Elbridge Hill, Stodmarsh Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Various Roads, Canterbury (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow the Canterbury Christmas Light Switch On event to take place, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of various roads in Canterbury from 13th November 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 15:30 and 21:00, or until the event is complete.
A290 St Dunstans Street
The road will be closed between the roundabout at the junction of Westgate Grove and A290 St Peters Place, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
A290 St Peters Place
The road will be closed between A290 St Dunstans Street and Tower Way, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Pound Lane
The road will be closed at the junction of A290 St Dunstans Street, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
St Peters Street
The road will be closed at the junction of A290 St Peters Place, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any southbound traffic is via A290 St Dunstans Street, London Road, A2050 Rheims Way, St Peters Roundabout and A290 St Peters Place.
The alternative route for any northbound traffic is via A290 St Peters Place, A2050 Rheims Way, London Road and A290 St Dunstans Street.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the event.
Various Roads, Whitstable & Blean (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTIONS) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow the Surface Preservation Scheme to take place, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic and imposing temporary 20 mph speed restrictions on part of various roads in Whitstable & Blean. This order takes effect on or after 13th November 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
The following roads will be closed between the A299 off slip roundabout and the junction with Denstroude Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
A290 Clapham Hill, Whitstable
A290 Pean Hill, Whitstable
A290 Pean Hill, Blean
A290 Honey Hill, Blean
The alternative route for northbound traffic is via A290 Honey Hill, Blean Common, Blean Hill, Tile Kiln Hill, Whitstable Road, Rough Common Road, Palmars Cross Hill, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, A2 Harbledown Slip Westbound On, Dover Road, Boughton Bypass, Brenley Corner, A299 Thanet Way, Thanet Way Slip Way, A2990 Thanet Way and Clapham Hill.
The alternative route for southbound traffic is via A290 Clapham Hill, A299 Westbound Slip Onto A299 From Wraik Hill Roundabout, Thanet Way, A2 Brenley Corner, Boughton Bypass, Dover Road, Harbledown Slip Eastbound Off, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, Palmars Cross Hill, Rough Common Road, A290 Whitstable Road, Tile Kiln Hill, Blean Hill, Blean Common and Honey Hill.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall, Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 23rd October 2026
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