Local Road Closure Information

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Temporary Road Closure – A226 Galley Hill Road, Swanscombe – 24th May 2023 for 18 months

Due to the likely danger to the public following damage to the road surface caused by a landslip, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic and pedestrian access on part of A226 Galley Hill Road, Swanscombe under Section14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The Order will come into force on 24th May 2023 when the Emergency Temporary Traffic Regulation Order expires, with an estimated duration of up to 18 months.

A226 Galley Hill Road will be closed from junction B259 High Street, Swanscombe to junction Snowden Hill, Northfleet.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A226 London Road, Swanscombe, B255 St Clements Way, B255 Bean Road, A296 Watling Street, A2260 Southfleet Road, A2660 Ebbsfleet Gateway, A226 Thames Way, A226 Stonebridge Road, A226 Galley Hill Road and vice versa.

The alternative route for pedestrians is via B259 High Street, Swanscombe, B259 Stanhope Road, Swanscombe, Cycle Track from Thames Way to Stanhope Road, Swanscombe, A226 Thames Way, Gravesend, A226 Stonebridge Road, Gravesend, A226 Galley Hill Road, Swanscombe and vice versa.

For the most up to date information please visit: https://one.network/?tm=134085469

For information regarding this closure please contact Kent County Council.

TEMPORARY 7.5 TONNE WEIGHT LIMIT EXCEPT FOR ACCESS – Various Roads, Swanscombe  – 3rd July 2023 for 36 months

For the safety of the public and workforce during roadworks, Kent County Council has made an Order to impose a temporary mandatory weight limit of 7.5 tonne, (except for access) on a section of Various Roads in Swanscombe.

The 7.5 tonne weight restriction, (except for access), applies in both directions on the roads as per the Schedule below;

• A226 London Road, Swanscombe – From the junction of Manor Way through to the B259 High Street, Swanscombe for a distance of 630 metres and vice versa.

• B259 High Street, Swanscombe – From the junction of the A226 London Road, Swanscombe through to the B259 Stanhope Road for a distance of 360 metres and vice versa.

• B259 Stanhope Road, Swanscombe – From the junction of the B259 High Street, Swanscombe through to Swanscombe Street for a distance of 570 metres and vice versa.

• Craylands Lane, Swanscombe – From the junction of the A226 London Road, Swanscombe through to the junction of Craylands Square for a distance of 210 metres and vice versa.

The restrictions take effect on 3rd July 2023 for up to 36 months and will be lifted as soon as it is safe to do so.

The restrictions have been introduced for the safety of the public whilst the A226 Galley Hill Road, Swanscombe is closed.

For information regarding this closure please contact Kent County Council, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

Erith Contractors Ltd on 0370 950 8800 – Temporary Road Closure – B259 Southfleet Road, Swanscombe – 5 June 2024 for 10 nights between 21:00hrs and 05:00hrs 

The road will be closed Southfleet Roundabout, incoming roads and pedestrian crossings approaches.

The alternative route is via B259 Southfleet Road, A2260 Southfleet Road, A2 Watling Street, B255 Bean Lane, B255 St Clements Way, A226 London Road, B259 High Street, B259 Stanhope Road, B259 Southfleet Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while the resurfacing of roundabout approaches, laying of HFS course and renewal of associated road markings works are undertaken by Erith Contractors Ltd.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=138129010

For information regarding this closure please contact Erith Contractors Ltd on 0370 950 8800, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

Street Works West Team
03000 418181 (9am – 5pm)
03000 419191 (5pm – 9am)

National Highways – Temporary Road Closure – A296 Watling Street, Swanscombe – 3 June 2024 for 1 night between 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs

The road will be closed from the B255 Bean Lane/Road roundabout to the entry slip for the A2.

The alternative route is via B255 Bean Lane, A2 Westbound at Bean Interchange to the A2/M25 Darenth Interchange and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while gantry and bridge inspections works are undertaken by National Highways.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=137808304

For information regarding this closure please contact National Highways, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

Regards,

Streetworks West Team

03000 418181 (9am – 5pm)
03000 419191 (5pm – 9am)