A2 Closure, Newington – Bull Lane Now Closed

Update on A2 Closure, Newington – Bull Lane now closed - 4th April 2012.


Following the closure of the A2 High Street, Newington it has now been necessary to close Bull Lane at the junction with the A2.

This commences from today Wednesday 4th April 2012 for up to 3 weeks, until the main works are completed.

The Bull Lane closure is between the junction with The Willows and the A2. Access remains to The Bull car park.

There is access to the A2, westbound only, via Playstool Road.

This closure has been necessary for safety issues at the junction due to the narrowness of the roads.

The A2 closure is between the junctions with Playstool Road (with access as far as Wickham Close) and Bull Lane.

These roads are not suitable for through traffic and have 7.5 T weight limits on them.

A list of roads with weight restrictions is listed at the foot of this message.

The situation is being monitored regularly each day to check the progress of the works and the impact they are having.

Other works on the A2 whilst it is closed to through traffic mean there are likely to be other temporary traffic lights in certain places.

Delays are inevitable, so it is strongly recommended that drivers use the signposted alternative routes.

The main alternative route is using the M2 motorway, via the A2, A249, M2 between junctions 5 and 4, A278 and A2.

Non-motorway traffic will be diverted via the A249 to Maidstone, then on the A229 and A230 to Chatham and back onto the A2.

These works are being carried out 6 days a week, working extended hours, to reduce the length of time that the road is closed.

The Southern Gas Networks 24-hour Customer Service Centre phone number is: 0845 070 1431.

Road names are taken from the National Street Gazetteer on Elgin, with alternative names given where known.

For details of roadworks, please see:  www.roadworks.org

Customer Information Bulletin SW180G / 5

Weight Restrictions

A 7.5 Tonne weight restriction (except for access) will be imposed on the following roads, when the relevant signage is in place:

Spade Lane, Mill Lane, Breach Lane, Lower Hartlip Hill, Playstool Road, Church Lane, Bull Lane, Callaways Lane and Rook Lane.

Regards

Phil Lightman

Road Closures Co-ordinator, East Kent Division

KCC Highways & Transportation

Ashford Highway Depot

Javelin Way

Ashford

TN24 8AD

( 08458 247 800 (24-hour Contact Centre)

Fax    : 01233 648318

E-mail:  roadworkseast@kent.gov.uk

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Children's Easter Party at The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters are holding a Children's Easter Party on Easter Monday the 9th of April at 2:00pm.


( Map )


There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, Bouncy Castle, Games, Ben 10 and Hello Kitty.


Everyone Welcome.


Upchurch Matters
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Fishy Good Friday at The Brown Jug

This Friday it's Fishy Good Friday at The Brown Jug, 76 Horsham Lane, Upchurch.  ( map )

8oz fillet of Cod with Chips and a choice of boiled or mushy peas only £6.50.

Please ring on: 01634 366543 to book your table as this is always a popular event.

Upchurch Matters

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Diesel Heater Stolen - Oak Lane

[Reference: CB22 ]

Message: 408.

This is a joint message from Swale Neighbourhood Watch and Kent Police.

An industrial diesel heater which is a metal unit about 2 feet from the floor and 3 - 4 feet wide mounted on wheels was stolen from a marquee at The Barnyard Oak Lane, Upchurch. This happened between 6:30 and 10:20 p.m on Friday the 30th of March.

If you have any information please contact Kent police on telephone number: 1O1 and state you are a member of Neighbourhood Watch.

Thank you


That was message: 408.


Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch

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Reminder of A2 Closure Newington - 2nd of April

Reminder of A2 Closure, Newington (Swale) – 2nd of April 2012.

The closure of the A2 High Street, Newington is planned from Monday 2^nd April 2012 for up to 3 weeks. 

This for gas mains replacement works in the narrow section of the A2 at Newington.

It is anticipated that the road will be re-opened on, or hopefully before, Sunday 22^nd April 2012.

Closure and alternative routes

The closure is between the junctions with Playstool Road and Bull Lane (with access as far as Wickham Close). 

~ There is no access between Sittingbourne and Rainham, using the A2 ~

Other separate works will be done along sections of the A2 whilst it is closed to through traffic, and there are likely to be temporary traffic lights in certain places.

~ Delays are inevitable, so it is strongly recommended that drivers use the signposted alternative routes ~

The main alternative route is using the M2 motorway, via the A2, A249, M2 between junctions 5 and 4, A278 and A2.

Non-motorway traffic will be diverted via the A249 to Maidstone, then on the A229 and A230 to Chatham and back onto the A2.

The specific diversions are listed at the foot of this Bulletin.

Details of closure

This closure has been re-scheduled to be done during the Easter Holidays, and the timescale has been reduced from 6 weeks to 3 weeks, following extensive consultation.

Works will be carried out 6 days a week, working extended hours, to reduce the length of time that the road is closed.

The situation will be monitored daily to check the progress of the works and the impact they are having.

~ Whilst the road is closed, other highway works will be carried out to avoid the need for separate closures and minimise future disruption ~

Traffic issues

Signage will be in place on various roads leading from the A2 between Rainham and the A249 to indicate they are unsuitable for large vehicles. 

Weight restrictions of 7.5 T (except for access) are likely on certain roads when signs are in place, and the roads involved are individually listed at the foot of this message.

Contacts

The works are being carried out by Morrison Utility Services on behalf of Southern Gas Networks.

The Southern Gas Networks 24-hour Customer Service Centre phone number is: 0845 070 1431

Kent County Council’s 24-hour helpline is: 08458 247 800

This bulletin contains public information and can be freely forwarded to any other road users who may be affected.  Every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, but no liability can be accepted for any changes or errors. 

Road names are taken from the National Street Gazetteer on Elgin, with alternative names given where known.

For details of roadworks, please see:  www.roadworks.org 

Visit our website:   www.kent.gov.uk/highways  to find out how we look after the roads in Kent.

Alternative Routes

Motorway

A2 Keycol Hill, A249 Maidstone Road, M2 from Junction 5 to Junction 4, A278 Hoath Way, A2 London Road and A2 High Street.

Non-motorway

A2 Keycol Hill, A249 Maidstone Road, Detling Hill, Sittingbourne Road, Bearsted Road, Penenden Heath Road, Sandling Lane, A229 Running Horse Roundabout, Chatham Road, Maidstone Road, A230 Horsted Way, Maidstone Road, A2 Best Street, Brookside, Union Street, New Road, Chatham Hill, Rainham Road, Watling Street, Sovereign Boulevard, Watling Street, London Road and High Street.

Weight Restrictions

A 7.5 Tonne weight restriction (except for access) imposed on following roads, when the relevant signage is in place:

Oak Lane, Spade Lane, Mill Lane, Breach Lane, Lower Hartlip Hill, Playstool Road, Church Lane, Bull Lane, Callaways Lane and Rook Lane.

Customer Information Bulletin SW180G / 2

Regards

Phil Lightman

Road Closures Co-ordinator, East Kent Division

KCC Highways & Transportation

Ashford Highway Depot

Javelin Way

Ashford

TN24 8AD

( 08458 247 800 (24-hour Contact Centre)

Fax    : 01233 648318

E-mail:  roadworkseast@kent.gov.uk

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Olympic & Paralympic Games Time Greeters Wanted

This is a Community Message on behalf of Games Time Kent Greeters, and Visit Kent.

• Are you excited about the Olympic and Paralympic Games?
• Do you love Kent?
• Are you knowledgeable about your local area?
• Are you aged 18 years or over?
• Would you like to be involved?

Volunteer Games Time Kent Greeters are currently being sought by Visit Kent to assist during the Olympic and Paralympic Games and during the Torch Relay. Successful volunteers are required to be available between 17th July and 9th September and be able to commit to a minimum of three sessions of up to six hours per session. Training will be undertaken and successful candidates will need to commit to 2 days of training. Greeters will be located at transport hubs, special event locations, and along the torch relay route. Volunteers should be knowledgeable about their local area and enjoy meeting people and being at ease in communicating and assisting.

To express interest please email your contact details Name, Address and Contact Telephone Number to:  gamestimegreeters@visitkent.co.uk  or visit our website:  www.visitkentbusiness.co.uk/gamestimegreeters  you may also telephone 01227 812908 for further information. Promotional posters and A5 postcards are available if required.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Sally Wookey
Project Manager
Games Time Kent Greeters
Visit Kent

28 30 St Peter's Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2BQ
Direct: 01227 812916
Mobile: 07751 877251
Switchboard: 01227 812900
Website:  www.visitkentbusiness.co.uk/gamestimegreeters 
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