The A28 Ashford Road in Chilham is closed between Canterbury Road and Godmersham following an emergency services incident.
The A28 Ashford Road in Chilham is currently closed to all traffic between the A252 Canterbury Road junction and The Street in Godmersham. Emergency services are in attendance at the scene and are managing the incident.
Motorists travelling through the area are advised to avoid the closed section and use the signed diversion routes instead. The diversion takes traffic via the A2042 Faversham Road, then onto the A251 Buck Street, and finally along the A252 Canterbury Road to rejoin the main route.
Delays are expected in the Chilham area whilst emergency services work at the scene. Drivers should allow extra time for their journeys and consider using alternative routes where possible. The closure is expected to remain in place until emergency services have completed their work, but no specific reopening time has been confirmed at this stage.
Residents and businesses in the surrounding area may experience increased traffic on the diversion routes during the closure period. Kent Highways urge all road users to drive with caution and follow the clearly marked diversion signs.
Key Information
- A28 Ashford Road closed between A252 Canterbury Road and The Street, Godmersham
- Emergency services currently in attendance
- Use signed diversion via A2042 Faversham Road, A251 Buck Street and A252 Canterbury Road
- Expect delays in the Chilham area
