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Motorists should look out for planned roadworks across Kent over the next week

Drivers 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, January 21, to Sunday, January 27 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.

Construction work is taking place on the M20
Construction work is taking place on the M20

M2 Junction 1 to 3 Medway: bridge works

On Monday, January 21 there will be a full eastbound closure between junctions 1 and 3 for three nights between 8pm and 6am.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via A289, Pier Road, Yokosuka Way, Ito Way, A2 Hoath Way rejoining M2 at Junction 4.

In addition, there is currently a 24-hour lane 4 closure in place in both directions.

On Thursday, January 24 the eastbound junction 2 entry slip road will be closed for 24 hour periods.

This is expected to remain closed until mid-February.

In addition, from Thursday January, 24, 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 complete.

M2 Junction 5 to 7, Faversham: resurfacing

There will be a full westbound closure between junction 7 and junction 5 on Monday, January 2 for five nights between 8pm and 6am. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via A2, A20 and M20.

M20 Junction 9 to 11: Junction 10a construction

There are also speed restrictions and diversions in some places
There are also speed restrictions and diversions in some places

There are currently 24-hour lane closure and 50mph speed restriction in place in both directions between junctions 9 and 11 and this will remain in place until January 2020.

In addition on Friday, January 25 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 Monday, January 28 at 6am.

A clearly signed diversion westbound will be in place via M20, A20, A2, M2 and A249. A clearly signed diversion eastbound will be in place via M25, A2, M2, A20 and M20

M20 Junction 9 to 7: Road surface repairs

On Monday, January 21 there will be lane closures in both directions for seven nights between 8pm and 6am.

In addition, on Monday there will be a closure of the westbound junction 8 exit slip road between 8pm and 6am for two nights.

On Wednesday, January 23 there will be overnight closure of the westbound junction 7 exit slip road between 8pm and 6am.

On Friday, January 25, there will be a full closure of the eastbound junction 8 exit slip road overnight between 8pm and 6am. All slip road closures will have a clearly signed diversion via the next available junction.

There are roadworks all over the county
There are roadworks all over the county

A2 Darenth: junction improvements

Work to improve the M25 junction 2 roundabout continues this week and as part of these works there is currently a 24-hour weight restriction, 50mph 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 Cobham: resurfacing

On Saturday, January 26 there will be a closure of the eastbound exit slip road at Marling Cross, and the westbound exit slip road for Cobham services for two nights between 8pm and 6am.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the next available junction.

A21 Westerham: bridge works

Works to improve safety take place this week on the A21 by undertaking deck refurbishments and bridge joint works.

On Thursday, January 24, the northbound exit slip road leading to the eastbound carriageway of the A25 will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am.

On Friday, January 25, the northbound exit slip road will be closed from 8pm through until Monday, January 28 at 6am.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via Morleys Rd roundabout, A225 Riverhill, A225 Tonbridge Rd, A225 High Street, A224 London Rd, A224 Amherst Hill and A25 London Rd/Worships Hill.

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.

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.

Highways England says it is working with the industry and road users to reduce the risks of working on the roads.

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