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Canterbury, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices
What is happening?
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
A299 Thanet Way, Yorkletts & Whitstable (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow undulation repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A299 Thanet Way, Yorkletts & Whitstable from 19th November 2026 with estimated completion by 24th November 2026, weeknights only between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed London-bound only, between the Yorkletts onslip and the Service Station, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A290 Clapham Hill, Pean Hill, Honey Hill, Blean Hill, Tile Kiln Hill, Whitstable Road, St Thomas Hill, Whitstable Road, London Road, A2050 Harbledown Bypass and A2 Boughton Bypass.
A2990 Thanet Way, Herne Bay (TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION & PROHIBITON OF PEDESTRIANS) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow cycle route improvement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily impose a temporary mandatory 30 mph speed restriction and prohibit pedestrians from travelling on part of A2990 Thanet Way, Herne Bay.
The temporary mandatory 30 mph speed restriction on A2990 Thanet Way will be in place from 2nd November 2026, with estimated completion by 13th November 2026.This will be imposed between the junction with Greenhill Bridge Road and Eddington Lane footpath, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The footway on A2990 Thanet Way will be closed from 2nd November 2026, with estimated completion by 27th November 2026. The footway will be closed from the Greenhill Roundabout heading approximately 120m onto A2990 Thanet Way, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for pedestrians is via A2990 Thanet Way, Greenhill Road, Cobblers Bridge Road Path Off Cobblers Bridge Road and vice versa.
A2990 Thanet Way & A299 Thanet Slip Way, Whitstable (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow investigation works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A2990 Thanet Way & A299 Thanet Slip Way, Whitstable from 16th November 2026 with estimated completion by 20th November 2026, between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00 only, or until the works have been completed.
The roads will be closed from A299 Thanet Way to the junction with Speedwell Road, in both directions, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative routes for any through traffic:
Diversion 1 - A299 Thanet Way, A291 Canterbury Road and A2990 Thanet Way.
Diversion 2 - A2990 Thanet Way, B2205 Borstal Hill, Joy Lane, Faversham Road, Church Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Baye Lane, Ickham, CT3 1RB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Baye Lane, Ickham from 6th November 2026 with estimated completion by 9th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 40m north of the junction with Wingham Lane, heading further north for 100m, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Baye Lane, Seaton Road, The Street, Wickham Road, Wickham Lane, The Street, Wingham Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Bifrons Road, Bekesbourne, CT4 5DD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow new service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bifrons Road, Bekesbourne from 2nd November 2026 with estimated completion by 9th November 2026, between the hours of 09:00 and 15:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 21, 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.
Broad Oak Road, Canterbury, CT2 7JD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow resurfacing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Broad Oak Road, Canterbury from 3rd November 2026 with estimated completion by 10th November 2026, between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00 only, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the Kingsmead Road Roundabout and the junction with Hawthorn Avenue, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Broad Oak Road, Vauxhall Road, A28 Sturry Road, B2248 Kingsmead Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Cockering Road, Chartham, CT4 7PR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow water meter works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Cockering Road, Chartham from 3rd November 2026, with estimated completion by 5th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside 37 The Downs, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chartham Downs Road, Shalmsford Street, A28 Ashford Road, Milton Manor Road, Cockering Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Court Hill, Littlebourne, CT3 1TY (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Court Hill, Littlebourne from 2nd November 2026, with estimated completion by 4th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Malt House on Bourne Drive, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Court Hill, Elbridge Hill, Stodmarsh Road, A257 Littlebourne Road, Canterbury Road, The Hill, High Street, Nargate Street, Church Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Diamond Road & Reservoir Road, Whitstable (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow investigation works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Diamond Road & Reservoir Road, Whitstable from 19th November 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The roads will be closed where the junctions meet, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for Diamond Road is via Diamond Road, Cromwell Road, Westgate Terrace, Westmeads Road and vice versa.
The alternative route for Reservoir Road is via Reservoir Road then follow Diamond Road diversion.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Fordwich Road, Sturry, CT2 0AS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 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 Fordwich Road, Sturry from 17th November 2026 with estimated completion by 18th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 21, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Fordwich Road, King Street, High Street, Moat Lane, Stodmarsh Road, A257 Littlebourne Road, St Martin’s Hill, Longport, Lower Chantry Lane, A2050 St George’s Place, A28 Lower Bridge Street, Broad Street, Military Road, Tourtel Road, Sturry Road, Mill Road, Fordwich Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Grove Ferry Hill, Upstreet, CT3 4DH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole testing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Grove Ferry Hill, Upstreet from 19th 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 junction with A28 Island Road and Grove Ferry Inn, to the extent indicated by 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.
Island Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1EU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow blockage clearance works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Island Wall, Whitstable from 17th November 2026 with estimated completion by 18th November 2026, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed near to the junctions with Waterloo Road and Neptune Gap, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Waterloo Road, Middle Wall, B2205 Oxford Street, Nelson Road, Island Wall and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Kingswood, Kingston (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Kingswood, Kingston from 5th November 2026 with estimated completion by 6th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 70m west of Kingswood Manor Farm to Clambercrown, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Kingswood, Lynsore Court, Pett Bottom Road, Westwood Road, Turks Hill, Kingswood and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pilgrims Lane, Whitstable, CT5 3BL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow ditching works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on Pilgrims Lane, Whitstable from 16th November 2026, with estimated completion by 17th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in its entirety, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for southbound traffic is via Pilgrims Lane, A299 Thanet Way, Dargate Road and Fox’s Cross Road.
The alternative route for northbound traffic is via Pilgrims Lane, Fox’s Cross Road, A290 Pean Hill, Clapham Hill, Westbound Slip Onto A299 from Wraik Hill and A299 Thanet Way.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Shepherd’s Close Road, Patrixbourne, CT4 5HQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Shepherd’s Close Road, Patrixbourne from 2nd November 2026, with estimated completion by 4th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Shepherds Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Shepherd’s Close Road, Bramling Road, Adisham Road, Chalkpit Hill, School Lane, Station Road, The Street, Keeper’s Hill, Shepherd’s Close Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
South Street, Whitstable, CT5 3EL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of South Street, Whitstable from 2nd November 2026 with estimated completion by 3rd November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 148, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via South Street, Millstrood Road, A2990 Thanet Way, Chestfield Road, South Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Station Road, Chartham, CT4 7HU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow level crossing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Station Road, Chartham from 23:30 hours on 2nd November 2026, with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 3rd November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with The Green and number 1, 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.
Union Road, Bridge, CT4 5LX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow water pipe replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Union Road, Bridge from 4th November 2026, with estimated completion by 6th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 37, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Union Road, Mill Lane, Western Avenue, Saxon Road, Union Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 30th October 2026
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