To allow new connection works to be carried out on the carriageway and footway, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Seasalter Road, Graveney.
A closure is planned from 2nd April 2024, with estimated completion by 4th April 2024, or where stated on a valid Permit (EB009-50422926-02 – South East Water).
The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signage displayed on site and the works will be displayed on O
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Seasalter Road will be closed outside Graveney Primary School, from the junction with Murton Place to the junction with Sandbanks Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new connection works are undertaken by South East Water.
The alternative route for through traffic under 11’ 6” (3.5m) is via Head Hill Road, Whitstable Road, A299 Thanet Way, Thanet Way Slip Way, A2990 Thanet Way, Borstal Hill, Joy Lane, Faversham Road, Seasalter Road and vice versa.
The alternative route for through traffic over 11’ 6” (3.5m) (avoiding the lowbridge on Faversham Road) is via Head Hill Road, Whitstable Road, A299 Thanet Way, High Street Road (A299 overbridge and Dargate on-slip in reverse),
Monkshill Road and Seasalter Road.
Gatemen will be positioned on Monkshill Road between the hours of 07.00 and 19.00 to control HGV movements due to the narrowness of the road. An additional gateman will be sited in Headhill Road during school start and finish times to assist with traffic management.
Access for emergency service vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure if safe to do so.
Due to the nature of these works, it will not be possible to reopen the road outside of working hours.
For information regarding this closure please contact South East Water on 0333 000 0001, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works
