The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 15 August but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible. All work will be removed from Friday 22 August for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
M20 junction 5 to 7, Kent: Signage and resurfacing work
The coastbound carriageway between junctions 5 and 7 will continue to be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, until the end of August. A clearly signed diversion route will be in place via the A229, M2 and A249.
A2 Canterbury to Dover, Kent: Cycling signage improvements
Lane one will continue to be closed in both directions between Canterbury and Dover overnight, between 8pm and 6am, until Friday 22 August.
A2070 South Willesborough, Kent: New cycleway
Lane closures and a temporary 30mph speed limit will be in place between the Cloverleaf junction (A2042) and the Finn Farm roundabout between 8.30am and 5pm and between 8pm and 6am until early September.
A2070 Cheesemans Green / Finberry: New junction construction
Lane closures and a temporary 40mph speed limit will be in place between Orbital Park roundabout and Cloverleaf junction (A2042) between 9.30am and 3.30pm with some overnight, between 8pm and 6am, lane or carriageway closures until September.
A21 Flimwell, East Sussex: Resurfacing work
Two way traffic lights will be in place at Flimwell overnight, between 8pm and 6am, for four nights from Monday 18 August.
A21 Hurst Green, Kent Street and Baldslow, East Sussex: Resurfacing work
The A21 will continue to be closed between Johns Cross Roundabout and Seddlescombe Road North overnight, between 8pm and 6am, until Thursday 21 August. A clearly signed diversion route will be in place via the A2100. A diversion will be in place via the A259 for access from the A28.
A23 Handcross to Warninglid, West Sussex: Major improvement
Main construction work on this major improvement scheme, which will make journeys on the A23 safer and more reliable, continues this week, with a reduced 40mph speed limit and narrow lanes in place 24 hours a day.
For further details of this scheme visit: http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/road-projects/a23-handcross-to-warninglid/
A27 Manor Road, West Sussex: New cycleway
A lane closure and a 40mph speed limit will be in place in both directions between Manor Road Roundabout and Coombes Road between 9.30am and 5pm and between 7.30pm and 6am from Monday 18 August three five days .
Safety at roadworks
The Highways Agency is working with the industry and road users to reduce the risks of working on the roads. For the safety of road workers and all road users, when you are approaching roadworks:
– Keep within the speed limit – it is there for your safety.
– Get into the correct lane in good time – don’t keep switching.
– Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks.
– Be alert for works’ traffic leaving or entering roadworks.
– Keep a safe distance – there could be queues in front.
– Observe all signs – they are there to help you.
