Ferry News Archive
Major roadworks affecting the A20 in Dover
Date: 25 Feb 2008 00:00 Source: Highways AgencyWhat is happening?
The Highways Agency is going to replace the existing road surface on both carriageways and on all five roundabouts on the A20 in Dover from the Western Heights Roundabout (Aycliff Roundabout) to the Eastern Docks Roundabout.
The work will be undertaken in thirteen sections (ten phases as some are combined) using five different diversion routes.
When will the works take place?
The works will begin on Monday 3rd March and will take between 12 and 15 weeks to complete.
The works will be stopped for:
- Easter (from midday on 20th March until midday on 25th March),
- All Bank Holidays (from midday on 1st May until midday on 6th May, and from midday on 22nd May until
midday on 27th May)
- During the Dover Maritime Festival (from midday on 27th March until midday on 31st March).
Why are they doing the works?
They are replacing the road surface to improve the overall safety of the A20 for all road users. This will include providing greater skid resistance, removing the existing ruts in the road and replacing the existing line markings to increase their visibility.
They will be replacing the existing road surface with low noise material, which will help reduce the level of noise for all road users and those living nearby.
During the works, the existing road will be strengthened to increase its lifespan and the manhole covers will be replaced to reduce possible future disruption.
Will Operation Stack affect the works?
They will be working closely with Kent Police to identify when Operation Stack is likely to be implemented and if likely, works will be suspended as soon as safe to do so. Depending on the stage of works it may be necessary to maintain lane or road closures, however they will do everything possible to open lanes as soon as we can.
How will the weather affect the works?
Poor weather conditions could result in the works being suspended, which could result in the works taking longer to complete.
For more information, please visit the Highways Agency page by following this link: www.highways.gov.uk
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