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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
Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne, CT4 5EL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow tree works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne from 23rd November 2026 with estimated completion by 27th November 2026 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the entrance of Howletts Wild Animal Park and the junction with Bekesbourne Hill, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bekesbourne Lane, A257 High Street, Wingham Road, Canterbury Road, B2046 High Street, Adisham Road, Station Road, Pond Hill, Adisham Downs Road, Adisham Road, Chalkpit Hill, School Lane, Station Road, Bekesbourne Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
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 has made 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.
Church Hill, Harbledown, CT2 9AF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow drainage repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Hill, Harbledown from 23rd November 2026, with estimated completion by 4th December 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside numbers 2,3 & 4 Hall Place Cottages to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any westbound traffic is via Church Hill, Summer Hill, A2050 Harbledown Bypass and Chartham Hatch Road.
The alternative route for any eastbound traffic is via Church Hill, Chartham Hatch Road, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, London Road Roundabout, A2050 Harbledown Bypass and Summer Hill.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Downs Road, Canterbury, CT2 7TW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Downs Road, Canterbury from 23rd 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 outside numbers 15 and 70, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Downs Road, Tenterden Drive, Farleigh Road, Broad Oak Road, St Stephen’s Road, St Stephen’s Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Harwich Street, Whitstable, CT5 4HS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow gully works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Harwich Street, Whitstable from 23rd November 2026, with estimated completion by 4th December 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed heading to the junction with B2205 Canterbury Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative routes for through traffic:
Diversion 1 - B2205 Canterbury Road, Oxford Street, Cromwell Road, Railway Avenue, Teynham Road, Castle Road, The Bridge Approach, Old Bridge Road, Belmont Road, Swanfield Road and Essex Street.
Diversion 2 - B2205 Canterbury Road, Forge Lane and Kent Street.
Diversion 3 - Harwich Street, Essex Street, Forge Lane and B2205 Canterbury Road.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
High Street, Sturry, CT2 0FB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & TEMPORARY ONE-WAY SUSPENSION) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow the Christmas light switch on event to be held, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of High Street, Sturry from 29th November 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 13:00 and 19:00, or until the event is complete.
High Street will be closed between the junction with Church Lane travelling northwards to A28 Mill Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The One-Way Order on High Street, Sturry will be suspended from the junction with Church Lane travelling southwards to A28 Mill Road, to allow for diverted traffic to exit.
Island Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1EU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made 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 has made 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.
Middle Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1BW (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 Middle Wall, Whitstable from 25th 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 from number 116 heading approximately 38m northwards, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Middle Wall, Waterloo Road, Nelson Road, B2205 Oxford Street, Middle Wall and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Queens Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8LG (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 Queens Avenue, Canterbury from 24th November 2026 with estimated completion by 25th 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 40, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Queens Avenue, London Road, Princes Way, Queens Avenue and vice versa.
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 has made 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 has made 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.
St Marys Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & TEMPORARY ONE-WAY SUSPENSION) 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 St Marys Street, Canterbury from 23rd 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 junctions with Castle Street and Marlowe Avenue, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Castle Street, Rosemary Lane, Stour Street, Beer Cart Lane, Watling Street, Marlowe Avenue and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The One-Way Order on St Marys Street will be suspended to allow access.
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 has made 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 has made 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 works.
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 has made 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 6th November 2026
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