Local Road Closure Information

Local Road Closure Information

Planning a journey?
Spotted some temporary lights and don’t know what is happening?
Your questions answered regarding road closures affecting Swanscombe and Greenhithe.
Please call 03000 418181 for further details or with any enquiries.

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;
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.

EXTENDED UNTIL 15 SEPTEMBER 2024

Temporary Road Closure – Bean RoadGreenhithe24th June 2024 to 30th August 2024 between 09.00hrs and 17.00hrs

The road will be closed between B255 St Clements Way and Mounts Road.

The alternative route is via Mounts Road, B255 St Clements Way and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while footpath widening and improvement works are undertaken by Kent.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=138674095

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

Temporary Road Closures – VARIOUS ROADS, GREENHITHE – from 23 September 2024

Because of gas mains replacement by SGN, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic as per the below.

Knockhall Road, Greenhithe – Junction with Mounts Road

23/09/24 – 18/10/24

Diversion: A226 London Road, Mounts Road or A226 London Road, B255 St Clements Way, Mounts Road

Mounts Road, Greenhithe – Junction with Port Avenue

23/09/24 – 18/10/24

Diversion: Mounts Road, B255 St Clements Way, London Road A226

Kemsley Close, Greenhithe – Junction with Mounts Road

23/09/24 – 18/10/24

Access Restricted but maintained for residents

Port Avenue,  Greenhithe – Junction with Mounts Road

23/09/24 – 18/10/24

Access Restricted but maintained for residents.

Notice of the making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath DS20
in the Parish of Swanscombe and Greenhithe
In The Borough of Dartford
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath DS20)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2024
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council has made an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath DS20 between Betsham Road and Southfleet Road from the 12 August 2024

The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is expected that it will reopen 31 October 2024
The path is closed because works are planned on or near it.

The alternative route is via Leonard Avenue and Whitecliffe Road and will be signed for the duration of the closure.

For detailed enquiries please contact John Pelham
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71

SGN – Temporary Road Closures  

 Knockhall Chase – 25 July 2024 – 22 September 2024

Eynsford RoadGreenhithe – 25 July 2024 – 30 August 2024

Due to works planned to be undertaken by SGN, it will be necessary to close part of Knockhall Chase & Eynsford Road, Greenhithe 

Knockhall Chase will be closed between the junctions of Eynsford Road and Park Terrace. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Knockhall Road, Mounts Road, A226 London Road and vice versa.

Eynsford Road will be closed at the junction with Knockhall Chase. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Knockhall Chase, Knockhall Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while allowing gas works to be carried out, works are undertaken by SGN.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=135685968

For information regarding this closure please contact SGN 0800 111 999, 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)

 

KCC – Emergency Road Closure – High Street,
Swanscombe – 8 September 2024

It will be necessary to close High Street, Swanscombe from 8
September 2024 for up to 8 days.

The road will be closed throughout.

The alternative route is via Diversion route is London Road
A226, Swanscombe, London Road A226, Greenhithe, St
Clements Way B255, Mounts Road, Alkerden Lane, Milton
Street and Milton Road. Same in reverse.

Road closure due to carriageway collapse.

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

Thames Water – Temporary Road Closure – Mounts Road, Greenhithe – 21 October 2024 for 3 days

 
The road will be closed outside number 121.
The alternative route is via Mounts Road, B255 St Clements Way, A226 London 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 works are undertaken by Thames Water.
 
For information regarding this closure please contact Thames Water, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

Kent County Council – Emergency Road Closure – London Road, Swanscombe – 8 September 2024 

It will be necessary to close London Road, Swanscombe from 8 September 2024 for up to 8 days.

The road will be closed between the junctions of High Street, Swanscombe and Craylands Lane.

The alternative route is via London Road A226, Swanscombe, London Road A226, Greenhithe, Street Clements Way B255, Mounts Road, Alkerden Lane, Milton Street and Milton Road. Same in reverse.

Road closure due to carriageway collapse.

Street Works West Team

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

 

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd – Temporary Road Closure – Craylands Lane, Swanscombe – From 22.00hrs on 8 October 2024, with estimated completion by 06.00hrs 9 October 2024 

The road will be closed at the railway bridge.

The alternative route is via A226 London Road, High Street, Milton Road, Craylands Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=138474989

For information regarding this closure please contact Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, 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)

 

EXTENDED TO 13 SEPTEMBER 2024

Emergency Speed Limit Reduction – SOUTHFLEET ROAD, SWANSCOMBE – 20 August 2024

Kent County Council gives notice that for the safety of the public and workforce during roadworks, a temporary mandatory speed limit of 30 MPH will be imposed on a section of Southfleet Road, Swanscombe.

The 30 MPH applies in both directions on Southfleet Road, Swanscombe Between the junctions of Ackers Drive and the A2260 Ebbsfleet Gateway, to the extent indicated by signage clearly displayed on site.

This takes effect on 20 August 2024 for up to 21 days. The restrictions will be lifted as soon as works are completed and it is safe to do so.

The restrictions have been introduced for the safety of the public and workforce whilst repair works are to be carried out by UKPN.

This Notice applies when the relevant signs and barriers are on site and is valid for a period of no more than 21 days.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

KCC Highways, Transportation & Waste: keeping you up to date with what’s happening on our roads – for more information visit https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/KentHighways

Regards,

Street Works West Team


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

 

Share:

RECENT NEWS

You May Also Like

Scroll to Top