Road and Footpath closures
A249 Grovehurst Road Traffic Management wc 30.03.2026
Dear resident/stakeholder,
Please see traffic management update for next week.
Gyratory traffic lights update
We are aware of the concerns regarding tailbacks since the permanent traffic lights were switched on. Please be advised that switching on the lights is part of the commissioning process of the gyratory, and as with all new junctions, the lights remain under observation.
The continuous presence of traffic management on the gyratory is necessary for the safe completion of finishing works. We are still on track to have these removed by Mid-April, pending the completion of all statutory checks.
A249 Northbound entry slip closure
We will be closing the A249 northbound entry slip road from Monday 30th March until Wednesday 1 April to complete essential surveys and testing of works. The closure will be in place from 6am - 6pm daily.
Diversion for this closure is via the southbound entry slip road to Bobbing and back on the A249 northbound.
The A249 southbound will be down to one lane at Grovehurst Road junction on the night of Tuesday 31 March from 8pm - 6am to enable finishing works to the slip road.
Traffic management wc 30 March 2026
- Grovehurst Road north (towards Iwade) is open
- Grovehurst Road south (towards Kemsley), open
- A249 northbound (towards Sheppey) exit slip road is open
- A249 northbound entry slip road – closed 6am - 6pm, Mon-Wed
- Grovehurst Road old bridge is open
- A249 northbound and southbound mainline is open
- Swale Way northbound and southbound is open
- A249 Southbound (towards Maidstone) entry slip road is open
- A249 southbound exit slip road is closed until 19 April for BT works
Regards,
Traffic management
BT utility works - upcoming closure of A249 southbound exit slip road
Dear Stakeholder,
To allow for BT to complete the utility diversions needed for the new junction, a new BT chamber must be installed on the verge of the A249 southbound slip road (towards Maidstone). The work involves digging to a depth of around 3 metres, and construction equipment will be working close to the road.
For the safety of both workers and road users, the A249 southbound exit slip road will need to be closed 24 hours a day while this work takes place.
Closure dates:
Monday 9 March to Sunday 19 April
Diversion route:
Drivers will need to continue to Bobbing Junction, turn to join the A249 northbound (towards Sheppey) and exit at the Grovehurst Road junction.
Thank you for your patience while we carry out this essential work.
Kind regards,
A249 Swale Project Team - Major Capital Programme | Highways, Transportation & Waste | Kent County Council | 1st Floor, Invicta House, Maidstone, ME14 1XX | Email: a249swalejunctionimprovements@kent.gov.uk | www.kent.gov.uk
Gas Mains Replacement Works - SOE13426 Sheppey Way, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8QT
To notify you, I&G Contractors Ltd working on behalf of SGN have planned gas mains replacement works at Iwade, Sittingbourne.
Our works are planned to start w/c 26/05/2026, see below program of works.
The works involve Open cut & Insertion, Mains Connections, Services. This will be undertaken with a Road Closures and traffic lights. Attached project drawing.
Our working hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm but we may need to work weekends if and when required for backfilling/reinstatement. We will not be having noisy works outside our working times.
