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ALERT: Ashford Road closures for seven nights from 27 March

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Kingsnorth’s Ashford Road will close overnight for seven consecutive weekdays from 27 March to allow Kent County Council to complete essential resurfacing works.

Kent County Council has scheduled night-time closures on Ashford Road in Kingsnorth to carry out resurfacing works between Britannia Lane roundabout and Romney Marsh Road. The works will take place over seven weekday nights, beginning on 27 March and finishing on 9 April 2026.

The closures will run from 20:00 (8 pm) until 05:00 (5 am) each night, allowing the council to complete the carriageway improvements whilst minimising disruption to daytime traffic. Weekends will remain open to traffic throughout the works period.

Residents and commuters travelling through Kingsnorth during these dates should plan alternative routes, particularly if travelling in the evening or early morning hours. The works form part of Kent County Council’s planned highway improvement scheme for the area, addressing road surface conditions on this key route.

Drivers are advised to check for any amendments to the schedule, as roadworks can occasionally be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. For the latest updates on traffic conditions and roadworks schedules, residents should consult Kent Traffic Information.

Key Information

  • Road closed nightly from 20:00 to 05:00 on 7 weekday nights
  • Dates: 27 March to 9 April 2026
  • Location: Ashford Road between Britannia Lane roundabout and Romney Marsh Road
  • Works type: Resurfacing and carriageway improvements
  • Weekends remain open throughout the works period

Source: @KentHighways

Published: 19 March 2026

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