Please note the works have been extended until 8th March 2024.

Due to works planned to be undertaken by SGN, It will be necessary to close & suspend parking part of Various Roads, Birchington, from 5th February 2024 with estimated completion by 1st March 2024.

A28 Canterbury Road will be closed between the junctions of A28 The Square and Park Avenue. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

A28 The Square will be closed between the junctions of A28 Canterbury Road and Station Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any Eastbound through traffic is via A28 Canterbury Road, A299 Thanet Way, A299 Canterbury Road West, A299 Hengist Way, A256 Canterbury Road West, A256 Haine Road, A256 New Haine Road, A256 Haine Road, A254 Margate Road, A254 Ramsgate Road, B2052 College Road, B2052 Hartsdown Road, B2052 George V Avenue and A28 Canterbury Road.

The alternative route for any Westbound through traffic is via A28 Canterbury Road, B2052 George V Avenue, B2052 Hartsdown Road, Tivoli Road, Beatrice Road, A254 Ramsgate Road, A254 Margate Road, A256 Haine Road, A256 New Haine Road, A256 Haine Road, A256 Canterbury Road West, A299 Hengist Way, A299 Canterbury Road West, A299 Thanet Way and A28 Canterbury Road.

B2050 Park Lane will be closed at the junction with A28 Canterbury Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any Eastbound through traffic is via B2050 Park Lane, B2050 Manston Road, B2050 Manston Road East, B2050 Manston Road, A256 Haine Road, A256 New Haine Road, A256 Haine Road, A254 Margate Road, A254 Ramsgate Road, B2052 College Road, B2052 Hartsdown Road, B2052 George V Avenue and A28 Canterbury Road.

The alternative route for any Westbound through traffic is via B2050 Park Lane, B2050 Manston Road, B2190 Spitfire Way, B2190 Un-Named Road From Minster Road to Columbus Avenue, B2190 Minster Road, A299 Canterbury Rod West, A299 Thanet Way, A28 Canterbury Road.

Parking on Kent Gardens, Surrey Gardens, Devon Gardens & Essex Gardens, will be prohibited the entire length. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce while allowing water works to be carried out, works are undertaken by SGN.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=136962490

For information regarding this closure please contact SGN 0800 111 999, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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

Here is the link to the map of routes and closures