Local Road Closure Information

Local Road Closure Information

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Thames Water – Urgent Road Closure –Puddledock Lane, Wilmington – 15 June 2026 (Dartford).

It will be necessary to close Puddledock Lane, Wilmington from 15 June 2026 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed Outside The Barn.

The alternative route is via Puddledock Lane, Birchwood Road, Leyden Hatch Lane, College Road, B258 Top Dartford Road, St. Davids Road, Puddledock Lane and reversed.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network  

Regards,

Street Works West Team

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

Thames Water – Urgent Road Closure – Craylands Lane, Swanscombe – 10 June 2026

It will be necessary to close Craylands Lane, Swanscombe from 10 June 2026 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed at the junction of Cresswell Road.

The alternative route is via London Road, High Street, Milton Road and End.

This is to enable Utility repair works to be carried out by Thames Water.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network  

Regards,

Street Works West Team

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

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED – Temporary Road Closure – Cotton Lane, Greenhithe – 29 June 2026 – 6 days

The road will be closed outside The Lodges for 6 days.

The alternative route is via Cotton Lane, Elizabeth Street, Church Hill, Stone Place Road, A226 London Road, B2228 Cotton 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 THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB149394700

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

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

Regards,

Street Works West Team

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

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd – Temporary Road Closure -Station Road, Greenhithe – 25 June 2026 

It will be necessary to close the road at the railway bridge, Greenhithe on 25 June 2006 for 1 night between 22:00hrs and 06:00hrs. 

There is no alternative route.

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=GB150411568

Regards,

Street Works West Team

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

UK Power Networks – Emergency Road Closure High Street, Greenhithe 23 May 2026

It will be necessary to close High Street, Greenhithe from 23 May 2026 for up to 12 days.

The road will be closed outside 44.

The alternative route is via The Avenue, London Road A226, St Clements Way, Station Road High Street and vice Versa.

This is to enable repairing underground service cables to be carried out by UK Power Networks.

Regards,

Street Works West Team

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

OPENREACH LIMITED – Temporary Road Closure – B255 High Street, Greenhithe – 7 May 2026 for 2 days 

The road will be closed between numbers 29 and 48.

The alternative route is via B255 The Avenue, Eagles Road, B255 Station Road, B255 High Street 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 OPENREACH LIMITED.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB148524122

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

Regards,

Streetworks West Team

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

Urgent Road Closure – Alamein Road, Swanscombe – 18 March 2026

It will be necessary to close Alamein Road, Swanscombe from 18 March 2026 for up to 1 day.

The road will be closed from junction with Milton Street to junction with Bodle Avenue.

The alternative route is via Milton Street, Manor Road and Bodle Avenue.

This is to enable carriageway repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

Regards,

Streetworks West Team

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

Emergency Road Closure – Vernon Road, Swanscombe – 13 February 2026 

It will be necessary to close Vernon Road, Swanscombe from 13 February 2026 for up to 7 days.

The road will be closed outside 2 Vernon Road.

The alternative route is via Church Road, Swanscombe Street, Sun Road, Vernon Road and reversed.

This is to enable burst water main repairs to be carried out by Thames Water.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

Regards,

Streetworks West Team

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

SGN – Emergency Road Closure – Hedge Place Road, Greenhithe – 29 January 2026 

It will be necessary to close Hedge Place Road, Greenhithe from 29th January 2026 for up to 8 days.

The road will be closed from The Coach House to The Junction of London Road.

The alternative route is via London Road, Watling Street,  A296, St James Lane .

This is to enable Utility repair works to be carried out by SGN.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

Regards,

Streetworks West Team

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

Kent – Temporary Northbound Closure – B255 Bean Road, Greenhithe – 24 February 2026 for 1 night between 20.00hrs and 05.30hrs 

The road will be closed at Bluewater Parkway Approach.

The alternative route is via Bluewater Parkway.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while rock netting and GPR Surveys are undertaken by Kent.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB146701805

For information regarding this closure please contact Kent, 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)

Erith Contractors Ltd – Temporary Road Closure – Alkerden Lane, Swanscombe – 16th February 2026 for 5 days 

The road will be closed between Gilbert Close and Childs Crescent.

The alternative route is via Alkerden Lane, Manor Road, Swanscombe Street, Stanhope Road, High Street, A226 London Road, B255 St Clements Way, Mounts 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 planning, resurfacing, white lining works for a new bus lane into the Whitecliffe Development are undertaken by Erith Contractors Ltd.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB147396519

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.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

Regards,

Streetworks West Team

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

Thames Water – Emergency Road Closure – Keary Road, Swanscombe – 20 January 2026 

It will be necessary to close Keary Road, Swanscombe from 20 January 2026 for up to 7 days.

The road will be closed Outside 59.

The alternative route is via Keary Road, Betsham Road, Swanscombe Street, Keary Road and REVERSED.

This is to enable Utility repair works to be carried out by Thames Water.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

KCC Highways & Transportation: 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,

Streetworks West Team

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

UK Power Networks – Temporary Road Closure – Betsham Road, Swanscombe – 9 February 2026 for 5 days 

The road will be closed outside number 7.

The alternative route is via Betsham Road, Swanscombe Street, Keary 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 a new electricity supply is undertaken by UK Power Networks.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB146848575

For information regarding this closure please contact UK Power Networks, 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)

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