A249 Improvements Scheme
Dear stakeholder,
Please see traffic management update for next week.
Grovehurst Road North (Iwade) to open under traffic lights
Due to the new road layout which will be in place on Grovehurst Road north (Iwade), the road will be opened under traffic management. We will be installing two-way temporary traffic lights on approach to the developer roundabout, for the safety of our workforce and pedestrians. We ask that road users drive with care as they navigate the new layout.
Grovehurst Road south (B2005) closure from 30 June until 14 July 2025
This is to inform you that there will be a full closure of Grovehurst Road south B2005 for two weeks starting from Monday 30 June. This closure is to allow us to continue with drainage, kerbing and various works on the southern gyratory.
Traffic Management w/c 23 June 2025
- A249 southbound exit slip towards Maidstone is open
- A249 southbound entry slip towards Maidstone is open
- Grovehurst Road south B2005 is open
- A249 northbound entry slip towards the Isle of Sheppey is open
- A249 northbound exit slip towards the Isle of Sheppey is open
- Grovehurst Road north (Iwade) is closed – Due to reopen under traffic signals on 26 June 2025.
- A249 northbound and southbound mainline closure for 5 nights from 8pm – 6am each day
Updated traffic management dates can be viewed on Kent County Council website by clicking the link https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/in-progress-road-projects/A249-Grovehurst-Road.
Regards,
Traffic Management