A249 Near Grovehurst Roundabout Set for Major Night Closures
Motorists on the A249 near Grovehurst Roundabout at Iwade face major disruption as a new bridge is installed. From tonight (Thursday) 8 PM until 5 AM Friday, the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway will be shut down. This is part of ongoing construction to upgrade the road.
Weekend Full Closures and More Night Shutdowns
The weekend will see a full closure of both carriageways as the new road section is lifted into place. More night closures are scheduled from 8 PM Monday to 5 AM Tuesday, with contingency plans to extend this until Wednesday morning if required.
Additional talks of closures include:
- Wednesday night (8 PM to 5 AM Thursday): Sittingbourne-bound A249 closed
- Thursday night (8 PM to 5 AM Friday): Sheppey-bound carriageway closed for central crash barrier reinstallation
- Friday night (8 PM to 5 AM Saturday): Potential full closure in both directions if needed
Expect Diversions – Allow Extra Journey Time
During all closures, traffic will be diverted over the Grovehurst roundabout. Drivers are urged to follow diversion signs carefully and allow extra time for their journeys.
Jacksons, the contractors behind the work, promise they are doing all they can to limit disruption. However, these closures are essential to ensure the bridge’s safe and efficient installation.
Motorists should plan ahead and keep an eye out for further updates as the project progresses.
