Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close parts of A229 Blue Bell Hill, A229 Chatham Road & A229 Maidstone Road, Bluebell Hill, from 17th August 2026 with estimated completion by 21st August 2026.

A229 Blue Bell Hill, A229 Chatham Road & A229 Maidstone Road will be closed between Cobtree Roundabout and Lord Lees Roundabout as follows:

South Bound closed 17th August, with estimated completion by 19th August, between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

North Bound closed 19th August, with estimated completion by 21st August, between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative Motorway route for any South bound traffic is via Lord Lees Roundabout, Taddington Roundabout, M2 J3 (coast bound), M2 coastbound, M2 J5, A249 south bound, M20 J7 London bound, M20 London bound, M20 J6, A229 Bluebell Hill.

The alternative Motorway route for any North bound traffic is via M20 J6 (coastbound), M20 coastbound, A249 northbound, M2 J5 (London bound), M2 London bound, M2 J3, Taddington Roundabout, Lord Lees Roundabout, A229 Bluebell Hill.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow multi spectral works activities to be carried out as part of the High Speed Road Programme, works are undertaken by Kent County Council.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB151305494

For information regarding this closure please contact Kent County Council, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

This bulletin contains public information and can be 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, which can be viewed on one.network, with alternative names given where known.

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Regards,

Streetworks West Central Team

03000 418181 (9am - 5pm Monday-Friday)
03000 419191 (all other times)