New 20mph speed limits in Dartford and Gravesham as months of resurfacing works begin
Published: 11:20, 15 March 2022
Updated: 12:31, 16 March 2022
Speed restrictions will be in place for up to 18 months as resurfacing works begin on roads around Dartford and Gravesham.
Kent County Council says speed limits will be reduced from 40mph to 20mph on 15 roads in the boroughs, due to "carriageway patching, surface treatment and associated preparation, finishing and accommodation works."
The order comes into effect from March 28 for a period of 18 months or until the works have been completed.
KCC says the planned dates on individual roads will be published in advance of the works and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start.
The council also notes the programme is subject to weather and other factors and may therefore change, but adds: "every effort will be made to keep as close as possible to the programmed dates and duration. Change will be notified locally and signposted on site."
Roads due to be resurfaced are as follows:
Green Street Green Road in Darenth, between Gore Road and Bridge over M25
Leyton Cross Road, Dartford, between Oakfield Lane and Bracton Lane
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, between Princes Road and Rochester Way
Watling Street, Swanscombe, between Bean Lane roundabout and slip road onto A2
A226 London Road, Stone, between Sanderling Way and Winstone Close
Birchwood Road, Wilmington, between Leydenhatch Lane and Hook Green Lane
Milestone Road, Dartford, between A226 London Road and End
Milton Road, Swanscombe, between Church Road and Sweyne Road
Rochester Way, Dartford, between Swan Lane and Waste and Recycling Site
David Street, Meopham, between Harvel Lane and Horns Oak Road
Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, between Rochester Road roundabout and Chalk Road
Vale Road, Northfleet, between Thames Way and Perry Street
Old Road East, Gravesend, between Singlewell Road to Echo Square roundabout
Stonebridge Road & High Street, Northfleet, between Grove Road roundabout and Factory Road.
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