Major resurfacing work to improve safety

Major resurfacing work to improve safety and reduce noise on the A20 in Dover

Major resurfacing works to improve safety and reduce noise on the A20 in Dover started in March and are set to last between 12 and 15 weeks.

The essential works will involve replacing the existing road surface on both carriageways and on all five roundabouts of the A20 from Western Heights roundabout to Eastern Docks Roundabout. The new road surface will improve safety for all road users by providing greater skid resistance and the existing road markings will be replaced to make them more visible. A low noise material will be used for the new road surface in order to reduce levels of noise for all road usersand local residents.

For the safety of all road users and the workforce road the following restrictions will be in place:

Daytime
Single lane closures will be in place during the day between 5am and 8pm to remove the existing surface. The road will remain open to through traffic.

Overnight
From 8pm to 5am there will be a road closure in one direction only to lay the new surface in sections between the five roundabouts.

While working on the roundabouts themselves it will be necessary to completely close the road in both directions overnight. Fully signed multiple language diversion routes will be in place and recovery vehicles will be available for both the complete and single direction closure.

To enable the works to be carried out it will be necessary to close some local roads when the A20 resurfacing takes place at the junctions with these local roads. There will also be some overnight parking restrictions at narrow points on Folkestone Road to protect vehicles during diversions.

During the work, traffic on the approach to Western Heights Roundabout will have a 50mph speed limit.

The work is being carefully planned. It will take place in thirteen sections and will be stopped for all Bank Holidays including Easter and during the Dover Maritime Festival.

During the work, drivers on the M20 and the A2/M2 will be advised of the current journey times to Dover by mobile electronic message signs. Encrypted data from cameras on these motorways will be used to help drivers to choose their route and plan their journey.

Ing Fischer, Route Performance Manager for Kent said:
"The Highways Agency is committed to providing improved services to road users by ensuring our roads are safe and reliable. These resurfacing works will provide both a safer and quieter surface to road users for years to come. We have taken steps to limit delays and we are working hard to keep people informed while we carry out these works. Closures are needed for the safety of drivers and the workforce, so I would like to thank drivers in advance for their patience."

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