A228 Whetsted Road in Capel will close overnight from 19:00 to 07:00 on 26 March for essential carriageway patching works.
Kent Highways will undertake urgent carriageway patching work on the A228 Whetsted Road in Capel, requiring a complete road closure for two consecutive nights. The closure will commence on 26 March at 19:00 and continue until 07:00 the following morning, with works potentially extending into the second night if necessary.
The road will be completely inaccessible during these hours, and residents are advised to plan alternative routes well in advance. Whilst the works will primarily affect traffic during the evening and night-time periods, journey times may be affected during the morning and evening rush hours as traffic adjusts to the closure.
Residents and commuters travelling through Capel should allow extra time for their journeys and consider using alternative routes during this period. The works are essential to maintain road safety and surface quality on this key local route.
Key Information
- Road closure: A228 Whetsted Road, Capel
- Dates: 26 March 2026 (potentially extending into 27 March)
- Times: 19:00 to 07:00 each night
- Reason: Carriageway patching works
- Plan alternative routes in advance
