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Motorists travelling around the county over the next week may want to have a read of the planned roadworks scheduled to take place next week.
Below is a list of planned roadworks in Kent from Monday, February 4, to Sunday, February 10, which are ongoing roadworks.
The works could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances and all work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.
M2 junction 1 to 3 Medway: bridge works
Work to improve safety continue this week on the M2 by undertaking bridge joint replacements.
Currently there is an eastbound junction 2 entry slip road closure in place for 24 hour periods.
This is expected to remain closed until mid-February.
There is also a 24 hour contraflow will be in place, this is expected to remain in place until early March 2019 when the scheme is expected to be completed.
In addition, on Monday 4 February there will be a westbound entry slip closure at junction 3 for five nights between 8pm and 6am.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the next available junction.
M2 junction 7 to 5, Faversham: resurfacing
Work to improve the network continue this week on the M2.
There will be a full westbound closure between junction 7 and junction 5 on Wednesday, February 6 for two nights, and returning on Sunday, February 10 overnight between 8pm and 6am.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via A2, A20 and M20.
M20 junction 3 to 5, Maidstone: smart motorways
Work to improve journeys continues this week on the M20 between junction 3 - 5.
There are currently narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph in place 24/7.
On Monday there will be a closure of the eastbound exit slip road at junction 5 for four nights between 8pm and 6am.
On Friday, February 8 there will be a closure of the westbound entry slip at junction 5 for one night between 8pm and 6am.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the next available junction. Free recovery service and speed enforcement remain in place to ensure drivers and road workers safety.
M20 junction 9 to 7: road surface repairs
Work to improve journeys continue this week on the M20.
On Saturday and Sunday, February 10, there will be a full M20 westbound carriageway closure from junction 7 to 9 from 8pm to 6am with a clearly signed diversion in place via the A20 for traffic management enabling works.
M20 junction 9 to 11: junction 10a construction
Work to improve the network continue this week on the M20.
There are currently 24-hour lane closure and 50mph speed restriction in place in both directions between junction 9 and 11.
This will remain in place until January 2020.
In addition on Saturday, February 9 there will be a full carriageway closure eastbound between junction 9 and 11, and westbound between junctions 11 and 10 overnight from 8pm through till Sunday, February 10 at 10am.
A clearly signed diversion westbound will be in place via M20, A2, M2 and A249. A clearly signed diversion eastbound will be in place via M25, A2, M2, and M20.
A2 Darenth: junction improvements
Work to improve the M25 junction 2 roundabout continues this week.
As part of these works there is currently a 24 hour weight restriction, 50 mph speed limit, and narrow lanes in place on the eastbound carriageway of the A2 at Darenth.
These will remain in place until March 2019.
A2 Guston: resurfacing
Work to improve the network begin this week on the A2.
On Monday, February 4 there will be a full eastbound closure between Honeywood and Port Of Dover for two nights, returning on Friday, February 8 between 8pm and 6am.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via A229, M20 and A20.
On Wednesday, February 6 there will be a full westbound closure between Port of Dover and Honeywood for two nights between 8pm and 6am.
A20 Folkestone: tunnel maintenance
Work to support the network by carrying out maintenance at the Roundhill Tunnel takes place this week.
The westbound carriageway will be closed between junction 13 of the M20 and the A260 junction overnight, between 8pm and 6am, on Monday for two nights.
The eastbound carriageway will be closed on Wednesday 6 February for two nights between 8pm and 6am. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A259 and A260
A21 Tonbridge: weakened structure
For the safety of road users there is currently a 50mph speed restriction, and also a weight restriction between Philpots Lane overbridge and the junction of London Road A26 in both directions of the A21.
A259 Rye to Brookland, Romney Marsh: resurfacing
Work to improve journeys continue this week by resurfacing sections of the A259.
There will be a full closure in both directions between Skinners roundabout, Rye, and Brenzett roundabout on Monday for five nights between 8pm and 6am.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via B2082, A268, B2088, A28, and B2080.
A2070 Ashford: Junction 10a construction
Work to improve the network continue this week on the A2070.
There is currently a contraflow with 40 mph speed restriction in place hour lane closures in place between The Boulevard and the M20 Junction 10.
In addition, there will be a full carriageway closure in both directions between The Boulevard and Junction 10 of the M20 on Tuesday, February 5, for two nights, between 8pm and 6am.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via A2042, A292, Elwick Rd, Forge Lane, A292 and A251.