Where in Medway roads are being closed for King Charles III’s coronation this weekend
Published: 14:23, 04 May 2023
Updated: 15:02, 04 May 2023
As the Towns’ streets prepare to turn red, white and blue for King Charles III’s coronation this weekend, motorists are being reminded about incoming road closures.
Medway Council has revealed there will be 30 street parties over the bank holiday weekend, meaning your usual routes may be compromised.
People in Chatham will feel the closures the most, with eight roads being shut in total.
Seven will be shut in Rainham, with a further six in Rochester and a further four each in Strood and Gillingham.
Medway Council’s assistant director of culture and community Dee O’Rourke said: “The Coronation is a historic moment for the whole country.
“I’m delighted that there are a whole host of events being held across Medway to mark this significant occasion.
“Whether you’re attending one of the events we have set up, going along to one of the street parties or hosting your own event with friends and family, we hope everyone has an amazing Coronation weekend.”
You can find out about more events on in Medway by clicking here.
Here is where and when cretain Medway roads will be closed:
Chatham –
Aintree Road, Lordswood – Sunday, 7 May, 3pm - 9pm
Beechwood Avenue, Chatham – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 9pm
Chalkpit Hill, Chatham – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 6pm
Montrose Avenue, Chatham – Sunday, 7 May, 11am - 9pm
Park Crescent, Chatham – Monday, 8 May, 10am - 9pm
Purbeck Road, Chatham – Saturday, 6 May, 12noon - 8pm
Sallow Close, St Mary’s Island – Sunday, 7 May, 12noon - 6pm
Swallow Rise, Walderslade – Saturday, 6 May, 11am - 9pm
Gillingham –
Devonshire Road, Gillingham – Saturday, 6 May, 10am - 9pm
Greenbank Close, Hempstead – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 9pm
Leyton Avenue, Gillingham – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 9pm
Oak Ave, Gillingham – Sunday, 7 May, 10am – 8pm
Rainham –
Broadview Avenue (from Orchard Street to Silverdale Drive), Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 6pm
Cherry Tree Road and Church Mews, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm
Ely Close, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 12noon - 9pm
Grain Road, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 11am - 7pm
Gresham Close, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm
Lakewood Drive, Wigmore – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 9pm
Roystons Close, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 12pm
Rochester –
Langdon Road, Rochester – Saturday, 6 May, 10am - 9pm
Rochester Avenue (from Delce Road), Rochester – Saturday, 6 May, 10am - 9pm
Roebuck Road, Rochester – Saturday, 6 May, 10am - 9pm
Southfields, Rochester – Monday, 8 May, 11am - 6pm
Watts Avenue, Rochester – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm
High Street, Lower Stoke (from its junction with Grain Road to its junction with the northern side of Denison Mews) – Sunday, 7 May, 12noon - 9pm
Strood –
Hone Street (from its junction with Brompton Farm Lane), Strood – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm
Ferry Road (from its junction with High Street), Halling – Saturday, 6 May, 8am - 8pm
King Arthur’s Drive, Strood – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 8pm
Weston Road, Strood – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm
Additionally, Castle Hill in Rochester will be closed from its junction to Epaul Lane betwee Saturday, May 6 and Monday, May 8, for coronation events.
While Boley Hill will be shut during the same period from its junction with High Street to its junction with St Margarets Street.
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