Kemsing and Seal closures

I will post about things other than road closures, but there are a couple of developments following on from my previous post.

The first is that there will be overnight (2000 to 0500) closure of Childsbridge Lane outside Redcot, starting tomorrow (23 May) for up to 2 days. This is for Kent Highways to carry out highway patching.

Secondly, the nighttime closure at Noah's Ark (for works to the M26 bridge by National Highways), originally scheduled for 6 to 8 June, has now been rescheduled for 16 to 20 June between 2200 and 0500.

… and some more road closures

More on some road closures.

One coming up very quickly is the closure of Pilgrims Way East for two days, starting tomorrow (15 May). This is to replace a length of kerbing. Signs have been up in the road for some time.

Somewhat further out, Noah's Ark bridge over the M26 will be closed overnight (between 2200 and 0500) on 6-7 and 7-8 June. This is for works undertaken by National Highways, who are examining the joints and structure of the bridge. This will overlap with a closure of Watery Lane/ Heaverham Road outside the Manor House; scaffolding for roof works will mean a closure of the road between 6 and 15 June. 

These two closures clash to some degree, since the normal diversion route from Watery Lane would be through Noah's Ark; vehicles affected by this will have to take the same diversion as that applied for Noah's Ark, which is to go back to the A25 and then Childsbridge Lane (or vice versa). This clash will, however, only apply during the two night closures, so the number of journeys affected should be much less than would otherwise be the case.  

In Shoreham, Shacklands Road will be closed for three days starting 5 June outside Timberden Farm for works to be carried out by Thames Water.

In Otford, Rye Lane will be closed for four days starting 9 June between 0930 and 1530 outside number 30 for works to be carried out by Openreach.

Road closures coming up

There are an increasing number of local road closures reflecting highway repairs carried out by Kent County Council. Here are a few that are coming shortly:

Fackenden Lane (Shoreham) closed on 11 May for 1 day.

Bower Lane (Eynsford/ Shoreham) closed between Bower Farm and Westwood Ho on 12 May for 1 day.

Firmingers Road (Well Hill, Shoreham Parish) - closed at the junction with Well Hill on 1 June for 1 day between 0900 and 1600.

For other reasons, Rock Hill (Well Hill, Shoreham Parish) will be closed outside Rock Cottage on 24 May for 2 days - this is for KCC drainage works.

For Shoreham residents, it's also important to note that later in the month, and for other reasons, there will be a longer closure. Station Road will be closed at the junction with the A225 for 9 days from 27 May; this, however, is for works by UK Power Networks.

Helping Out in Knole

As promised (if that’s the word), a picture from today’s litter pick in Knole Park as part of the Big Help Out. All very organised (hence the radio ear piece) and a tour of the park to accompany it.

The Coronation and the Big Help Out

I wish everyone an enjoyable and celebratory Coronation weekend. In addition to tomorrow’s Coronation itself, and the range of celebrations (street parties, Big Lunches and more) taking place over the weekend, Monday is the day of the Big Help Out, an opportunity to volunteer and make a difference locally.

For this, Kent County Council is working in partnership with Kent Volunteers to promote local volunteering activity. I’ll be taking part by joining the big help out litter pick at Knole Park (pictures promised. The aim of the campaign, in keeping with the Kings promotion of community life and voluntary action, is to leave a legacy of volunteering commitments.

You can find KCC’s media release about the Big Help Out here.