South East - Maintenance schemes

We’re about to start resurfacing and barrier replacement works along the A20 in Dover,

Resurfacing works will be on the A20 eastbound carriageway from junction with A256 York Street to Eastern Docks roundabout, including some westbound carriageway.

Our barrier replacement works will be from Western Heights roundabout to Eastern Docks roundabout.

To undertake these works safely there will be overnight carriageway closures with a lane two closure in place on the opposite carriageway between the hours of 8pm to 6am.

Barrier works information

From Monday 16 September to 1 November there be lane two closures on both carriageways of the A20 from Western Heights roundabout to Eastern Docks roundabout, between the hours of 8pm to 6am.

Closures information

A20 eastbound from A256 York Street to Eastern Docks roundabout:

• Monday 2 September for four nights
• Monday 9 September for seven nights

A20 westbound from Eastern Docks roundabout to the junction with A256 York Street:

• Friday 6 September for one night

A20 westbound from Eastern Docks roundabout to the junction with A256 York Street, including A2 Jubilee Way from Duke of York roundabout.

• Saturday 7 September for two nights

Barrier works information

From Monday 16 September to 1 November there will be lane two closures on both carriageways of the A20 from Western Heights roundabout to Eastern Docks roundabout, between the hours of 8pm to 6am.

Diversion routes

A20 eastbound diversions:

Traffic will be diverted via the A256 York Street, A256 High Street, A256 London Road, A256 Whitfield Hill, A2 and A2 Jubilee Way.

A20 westbound diversions:

Will the follow the eastbound diversion in reverse.

We're repairing and maintaining the A21 by replacing safety barriers on the southbound carriageway between Westerham and Vauxhall, and on the northbound between Vauxhall and Morleys.

We'll also resurface the southbound carriageway between the A25 Westerham junction and Morleys roundabout.

This essential work will be done in two phases, starting with the southbound carriageway, involving overnight closures from 8pm to 6am and narrow lanes with a 50mph speed limit during the day.

Phase one: 

A21 southbound between Westerham and Vauxhall junctions.

Overnight closures:
Saturday, 31 August - Sunday, 19 September 2024.

Narrow lanes with a 50mph limit will be in place during the day from 1-19 September.

Phase two:
A21 northbound between Vauxhall junction and Morleys roundabout.

Overnight closures:
Monday, 2 December - Wednesday, 18 December.

Narrow lanes with a 50mph limit will be in place during the day from 3-18 December.

Diversion routes:

A21 Southbound diversion:

Traffic will be diverted the A25, A224, A225, B245, A227, East Street, A26 to rejoin the A21.

A21 Northbound diversion:

Traffic will diverted by the A26, A227, B245 to join the A21 at Morleys roundabout.  

Closures can change at short notice.  Make sure you check the latest information on our daily closures page. You can also get information on our regional X (formerly Twitter) page.

Diversion routes will be clearly signposted. 

We'll be carrying out essential renewals to the bridge on Quarry Hill Road bridge that runs over the A21 south of Tonbridge. 

We’ll start on Monday 29 April, and will be carrying out the improvements under a mix of full closures, temporary traffic lights and lane closures. To minimise disruption, our full closures will take place on weeknights only when there are fewer vehicles on the road.

The work is currently scheduled to finish in November 2024 and while we always aim to work to the programme, unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.

Traffic management and closure details

• Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 April, and Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 May: there will be temporary traffic lights on Vauxhall Lane just off the A2014 overnight, 8pm to 6am each night while we set up our site compound.
  
  
• Tuesday 14 May to Wednesday 20 November: there will be a lane closed and a reduced speed limit on the A21 northbound between Quarry Hill Road (A26) junction and Tonbridge overbridge (A2014) junction 24/7 from 6am Tuesday 14 May.
  
  
• Wednesday 15 May to Thursday 7 November: a lane will be closed on the A26 overbridge 24/7 from 6am Wednesday 15 May.

The A21 northbound will be closed from Quarry Hill Road (A26) to Longfield Road (Tunbridge Wells) overnight between 8pm and 6am on:

• Friday 10 May
• Monday 13 May
• Tuesday 14 May – including a closure of the southbound Quarry Hill exit slip
• Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 May

Quarry Hill Road exit slip, and Tonbridge overbridge (A2014) will be closed between 8pm and 6am on:

• Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 May
• Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May
• Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 August

Please remember that closure details can change at short notice. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our daily closures page.

Diversions
There’ll be fully signed diversions for all our closures:

• When the A21 northbound is fully closed, traffic will be diverted via the A228 and A26.
  
  
• When the southbound Quarry Hill exit slip is closed, traffic will continue on the A21 to exit at Tonbridge and via Pembury Road.
  
  
• When Tonbridge overbridge is closed, traffic will be diverted via Pembury Road, the A21 and A264.

We’re fully refurbishing the deck of the Westerham Road overbridge that goes over the A21.

Works include:

• waterproofing
• duct and verge replacement
• resurfacing

Closures

To do this work safely, we'll use a mix of overnight and full weekend closures from Monday 23 September.

We'll only be closing:

• the bridge deck over the A21
• south or northbound off slips to the bridge 

Westbound Riverhead bridge over the A21 and southbound off slip closures

• overnight between 8pm and 6am for 7 consecutive nights from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 September
• weekend closure from 8pm Friday 4 October to 6am Monday 7 October
• overnight 8pm to 6am Saturday 12 October
• weekend closure from 8pm Friday 15 November to 8pm Monday 18 November.

During westbound closures there will also be a lane closure on the eastbound side for safety.

Eastbound Riverhead bridge over the A21 and northbound off slip closures

• overnight between 8pm and 6am for 7 consecutive nights from Monday 14 October to Sunday 20 October. On 18, 19 and 20 the closure time starts at 10pm
• weekend closure from 8pm Friday 25 October to 6am Monday 28 October
• overnight between 8pm and 6am between Monday 28 October and Wednesday 30 October
• weekend closure from 8pm Friday 22 November to 8pm Sunday 24 November.

During eastbound closures:

• there will also be a lane closure on the westbound side for safety
• A21 Sevenoaks Bypass north and southbound exit slip roads will also be closed along with a northbound lane closure
• southbound exit slip closure will not be closed during 14 to 18 October closures.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Diversions

Westbound diversion

• by Westerham Road southbound entry slip onto the A21 Sevenoaks Bypass
• down to A21 Morleys Roundabout
• back up to Westerham Road northbound exit slip.

Westbound diversion map.

Eastbound diversion

• by Westerham Road northbound entry slip onto the A21 Sevenoaks Bypass
• up to M25 Junction 4
• back to Westerham Road SB exit slip

Eastbound diversion map.

Eastbound closures - non-motorway traffic

There will be a non-motorway traffic diversion during the eastbound closures via the B2211 and the A224.

We will return to complete our works in the Central Reservation in 2025.

We’re resurfacing the A23 between Handcross and Warninglid.

We’ll work overnight on weeknights (8pm to 6am) when the road is quieter.

We're due to finish work on the morning of Tuesday 3 December.

Closures

• Monday 14 October to Friday 1 November - A23 coastbound carriageway from Pease Pottage to Bolney
• Monday 4 November to Tuesday 3 December - A23 London bound carriageway from Bolney to Pease Pottage. 

Diversion

There will be a diversion in both directions by the A24, A264 and A272

We’re resurfacing the A259 in Rye between Kettle of Fish roundabout and Skinner’s roundabout. 

We’ll work overnight on weeknights (8pm to 6am) when the road is quieter.

We're due to finish at 6am Saturday 9 November.

Closures

Phase one - Monday 14 October to Friday 18 October

Kettle of Fish roundabout to Shipyard Lane.

Phase two - Monday 21 October to Friday 1 November

Shipyard Lane to Skinners roundabout.

Phase three - Monday 4 November to Saturday November

Skinners Lane to Kings Avenue.

Diversions

Phase one and two closures

We'll divert traffic in both directions by Wish Street, B2089, Northiam Road, A28, B2088, A268 to rejoin the A259 at Skinners roundabout. 

Phase three closures

We'll divert traffic in both directions by:

A259, A2070 to join A292
A292, A2042 back onto A292 to join A28
A28, A262 onto A268
A268 to rejoin the A259 

We’re resurfacing the A31 between Bere Regis and Winterborne Zelston from Monday 14 October, working at night (9pm-6am) on weeknights for three weeks. 

Along with resurfacing the stretch we’re also replacing road markings and road studs, doing drainage maintenance and removing trees affected by Ash die-back. This all means there will be fewer closures in the future. 

This is a single carriageway stretch of the A31 with two-way traffic. While the road is closed at night there will be no nighttime access through our work.

If you live or work within our closure and need to come and go, please wait to be escorted through our work at the closure points which are on The Street, Bere Road and Townends Roundabout. 

Diversion

A signed diversion route will be in place using the Kingston Road, the A354 and the A35 and vice versa. There will be no access on to Bere Road from A31.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re continuing repairs to the bridge on Oxford Road (A4183) that goes over the A34. Works include replacing the expansion joints, installing new kerbs, resurfacing and re-waterproofing.

Our works were postponed in the summer due to safety concerns about a nearby gas main. This was resolved and two weekend bridge closures took place so works could go-ahead but a third had to be cancelled due to a vehicle breakdown on the A34. 

The bridge still needs re-waterproofing to prevent further deterioration and this can only be done in dry and warmer weather. We no longer have a “window” to complete the works under weekend closures before winter.

The essential work will be scheduled for completion during a one-week full closure of the bridge. This is preferred over many shorter closures to avoid frequent roadworks during the autumn, winter and into spring. The half-term holiday week has been chosen in a further effort to minimise disruption as much as possible.

Closure: Evening of Sunday 27 October to morning of Saturday 2 November

The A4183 Oxford Road will be closed from Dunmore Road to Slugworth Lane in both directions. The A34 entry slip will be closed to traffic.

The A34 exit slip will remain open, but traffic will only be able to travel south towards Abingdon. Residents and businesses will continue to have access to the A4183 but through traffic will not have access over the bridge.

Oxford Buses will be allowed over the bridge during the daytime and diverted at night.

Bridge closure diversion: 

Traffic heading north on the A4183 will be diverted via, Oxford Road, Vineyard, Stratton Way, Ock Street (A415), Marcham Road, to join the A34 northbound to exit at Hinksey Hill Interchange and then onto Hinksey Hill to rejoin the A4183.

Traffic heading south on the A4183 will be diverted via Hinksey Hill, Hinksey Hill Interchange onto the A34 southbound to exit at the next junction and turn left onto Oxford Road (A4183).

A34 northbound entry slip closure diversion: 

Traffic from the south side of the bridge will be diverted via Oxford Road, Vineyard, Stratton Way, Ock Street (A415), Marcham Road, to join the A34 northbound.

Traffic from the northside of the bridge will be diverted via Hinksey Hill to join the A34.

On Monday 16 September a series of weeknight closures of the A34 southbound between the A303 Bullington Cross junction down to the A272 at Three Maids Hill start.

The closures will be night times (9pm to 6am) Monday to Thursdays (inclusive) until Friday 18 October.

A signed diversion route will be in place via the A303 eastbound then south on the A33/A30 towards Winchester.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re about to start repairs to Warren Lane bridge that goes over the M2, near Hartlip.

Work will include replacing the expansion joints, waterproofing, resurfacing, and barrier works to maintain the structural integrity of the bridge.

To undertake these surveys safely, we’ll need to close the bridge 24/7 in two phases.

Closure information

Phase one bridge repairs:

• Tuesday 27 August to Friday 13 September

Phase two barrier repairs:

• Monday 14 October to Friday 18 October inclusive

Access across the bridge will be maintained for emergency services, residents are to use the diversion route to access their property.

Diversion route

A signed diversion will be in place via, Place Lane, Meresborough Lane, Yaugher Lane and Matts Hill Lane.

We’re resurfacing the M2 London bound carriageway between junction 2 and the A2 Tollgate junction.

Closures

To work safely, we’ll need these closures

M2 London bound carriageway from junction 2 to the A2 Tollgate junction - Monday 18 November to Friday 22 November 2024.

Overnight closures (8pm to 6am).

Entry and exit slips on the A2 at Three Crutches junction - Saturday 5 October 2024.

Overnight closure 8pm to 6am.

Diversions

Motorway traffic will be diverted by the A228, M20 onto the M25.

Local traffic will be diverted via Gads Hill and Gravesend to Tollgate.

The A2 Three Crutches junction diversion will be by the A289 and Gravesend Road.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We're closing Salter’s Lane off the M2 from 17 October until 20 December (Monday to Fridays only) for bridge repairs.

We'll close the road at the junction with the A2 Canterbury Road and the A251 Ashford Road.

We'll escort residents, businesses, pedestrians and cyclists through the closure.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Diversion

A diversion route will be in place using the A2 Canterbury Road and A251 Ashford Road (in both directions).

We are closing Sandyhurst Lane which goes over the M20 in Ashford from 7am on 18 November until 7pm on 22 November.

Pedestrians will be escorted over the bridge whilst it is closed. 

Diversion

All traffic will follow a signed diversion route that uses:

Sandyhurst Lane, Faversham Road, Trinity Road, A20 Fougeres Way and the A20 Ashford Road.

We are carrying out concrete repairs and maintenance to the M20 carriageway between junctions 8 and 9.

To undertake these works safely, there will be overnight carriageway closures on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and overnight lane closures Monday to Thursday between the hours of 8pm to 6am.

Full overnight closure information

London bound junction 9- 8

• Friday 6 September for three nights
• Friday 13 September for three nights
• Friday 27 September for three nights
• Friday 4 October for three nights
• Friday 11 October for three nights
• Friday 18 October for three nights
• Friday 25 October for one night
• Sunday 27 October for one night

 Coastbound junction 8 – 9

• Friday 20 September for three nights
• Friday 4 October for three nights
• Friday 1 November for three nights
• Friday 8 November for three nights

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

During the ongoing bridge repairs, we've found more defects.

We’re completing our investigations and confirming the final repair solution with Network Rail and our contractors.

We'll need to keep traffic management in place until we have this solution.

We will update this page with new dates when confirmed.

We apologise for the ongoing inconvenience 

We're resurfacing the M3 London-bound carriageway between junctions 7 and 6.

The work will improve safety and create a smoother, quieter road.

Closures

The M3 London-bound between junctions 7 and 6 will close weeknights from 8pm to 6am.

• Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October
• Monday 7 October to Friday 11 October
• Monday 14 October to Friday 18 October

Diversions

Traffic will be diverted off at Junction 7 onto the A30 Winchester Road, Ringway South, to join the M3 at Black Dam roundabout. 

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re replacing bridge joints, resurfacing and completing concrete repairs to Hocombe Road Bridge over the M3 near Chandler's Ford.

Closure

We'll close the bridge between the Hocombe Road/Winchester Road roundabout and the Winchester Road/Otterbourne Hill roundabout from:

• Friday 1 November to Friday 8 November at night (every night) from 9pm to 6am. 

Diversion routes

Two diversion routes using local roads will be in place.

• one will use Hocombe Road, Hursley Road, Main Road, Poles Lane, Main Road and Otterbourne Hill. 
• the other will use Winchester Road, Bournemouth Road, Leigh Road, Woodside Avenue and Allbrook Way.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We'll be carrying out essential bridge repairs to junction 12 of the M4 Theale Interchange.

Work will include replacing the expansion joints, waterproofing, and resurfacing to maintain the structural integrity to both bridges.

Works will be undertaken in two phases and will require overnight closures to west and east side of the junction including the on-slip roads to the M4 and 24/7 lane reduction over the bridge. Full weekend closures to west and east sides of the bridge including the on-slip roads to the M4 and overnight lane closures on the M4 in both directions.

The hard shoulder of the M4 westbound carriageway under the bridge will be closed 24/7 for the duration of works.

Phase one

Reduced lanes

West side of junction reduced to two lanes running 24/7

• 16 September – 22 November

Overnight closures

West side of junction overnight closures, including the westbound on slip to the M4.

• 16 September to 11 October (9pm to 6am) Monday to Saturday only
• 14 October (9pm to 6am)
• 18 October (9pm to 6am)
• 21 October to 23 November (9pm to 6am) Monday to Saturday only

Full weekend closure

West side of junction including the westbound on slip to the M4

• 9pm Friday 11 October to 6am Monday 14 October

Phase two

Reduced lanes

East side of junction reduced to two lanes running

• 6 January to 15 March

Overnight closures

East side of junction overnight closures, including the eastbound on slip to the M4.

• 6 January to 7 February (9pm to 6am)

Monday to Saturday only

• 10 February to 15 March (9pm to 6am)

Monday to Saturday only

Full weekend closure

East side of junction including the eastbound on slip to the M4

• 9pm Friday 31 January to 6am Monday 3 February

If we are unable to complete the works for weekend closure of Friday 31 January, we have pre-booked 9pm Friday 7 February to 6am Monday 10 February.

Diversion routes

West side junction diversion

Traffic will be diverted via, A4 Bath Road, A340 Basingstoke Road, A340 Paices Hill, A340 Aldermanston Road, A340 Mulfords Hill, Tadley Hill, Main Road, A340 Aldermanston Road, A339 Ringway North, A33, A4155 Castle Hill, A4155 Bath Road to Theale Interchange junction 12 of the M4.

East side junction diversion

Traffic will be diverted via, A4155 Bath Road, A4155 Castle Hill, A33, A339 Ringway North, A340 Aldermanston Road, Main Road, Tadley Hill, A340 Aldermanston Road, A340 Paices Hill, A340 Basingstoke Road, A4 Bath Road to Theale Interchange junction 12 of the M4.

Traffic wishing to the join the M4 when the on slips are closed, will follow the diversions to it reaches junction 11 of the M4.

View diversion routes map.