Kernt Highways Update: Surface Treatment Road Closures 2018 – Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh Area

As part of a countywide programme of Surface Treatment works, it will be necessary to close a number of roads throughout the Shepway area.

All enquiries concerning this should be directed to the Road and Footway Asset Team, who are running this programme.

Surface Treatment works are carried out in phases which include patching beforehand, the application of the Surface Treatment itself, and subsequent adjustment works, each of which may require a road closure.

At the time that this Bulletin is being issued, the dates of the closures are yet to be programmed.

Once known, the planned dates of closures and other restrictions will be notified in advance of the works, and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before works are due to start.

Certain roads may require more than one closure

• For patching works (if required)
• For the application of the surface treatment
• For the subsequent reinstatement of road markings and adjustment of iron works (road drain covers, manhole covers, etc.) needed to suit the new surface.

Closures will generally be between the times 7.00 am and 7.00 pm hours each day, but there may be exceptions to this to suit local requirements.

After the Surface Treatment works, a temporary speed limit of 20 mph may need to be imposed on certain roads for a period of up to 7 days afterwards. Where this does apply, the 20 mph Speed Limit will be clearly indicated by relevant signs displayed on site.

For any roads which are cul-de-sacs with no available diversion, every effort will be made to maintain access for residents, businesses and visitors, whenever it is safe to do so.

This programme is subject to weather and other factors which may cause changes at short notice. Every effort will be made to keep as close as possible to the programmed dates that are notified, and any changes will be advised locally and signposted on site.

The roads affected, extent of closures and alternative routes are as shown below, listed in alphabetical order of town or village.

MILL ROAD / EASTBRIDGE ROAD, DYMCHURCH

Closure between A259 High Street and St Ann's Road

Alternative route via A259 High Street, Hythe Road, Burmarsh Road, Thorndike Road and Church Road (Burmarsh) back to Eastbridge Road

DEAN BOTTOM, ELMSTEAD

Closure between Elchin Hill and Podlinge & Ittinge Lane

Alternative route via Dean Bottom, Podlinge & Ittinge Lane, and un-named roads, as signposted on site

BUTTERMERE CLOSE, FOLKESTONE

Road closed for entire length

There is no alternative route as the road is a cul-de-sac

CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE

Closure between A259 Black Bull Road and A260 Dover Road

Alternative route via A259 Canterbury Road, A260 Hill Road and Dover Road

NORTH ROAD / BARTHOLOMEW LANE, HYTHE

Closure between Brockhill Road and Barrack Hill

Alternative route via Hillcrest Road and Brockhill Road

FIVE VENTS LANE, OLD ROMNEY

Closure between A259 Lydd Road and Ashford Road

Alternative route via A259 Lydd Road, High Street and Ashford Road

STOCKHAM LANE, SELSTED/ SWINGFIELD

Closure between A260 Canterbury Road and Swanton Lane

Alternative route via A260 Canterbury Road, Boyington Lane, Oak Hill and Swanton Lane

THORN LANE & DEAN HILL, STELLING MINNIS

Closure between B2068 Stone Street and Lower Waltham Road

Alternative route via B2068 Stone Street, Wadden Hall, Gogway, Duckpit Road and Lower Waltham Road

BRABOURNE LANE, STOWTING

Closure between Stowting Hill and Scots Lane

Alternative route via Stowting Hill, Stowting Court Road and Scots Lane

The Kent County Council Highway Helpline phone number is 03000 418181 - please ask for Road & Footway Asset Team.