A249 Northbound Shut for Three Days from M20 Junction 7 to Stockbury – Essential Utility Work Sparks Major Kent Diversion

A249 Northbound Shut for Three Days as Utility Work Hits Kent

Brace yourselves, Kent drivers! The A249 northbound will be closed between the M20 junction 7 roundabout and Stockbury roundabout from 10pm Friday 4 March until 5am Monday 7 March. Utility pipes and services need moving – and that means no access northbound from M20 junction 7.

What’s the Traffic Chaos?

• The southbound carriageway stays open as normal.
• Traffic from Sittingbourne to maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone can travel without change.
• Crossovers from the southbound side allow access to roads off the northbound carriageway.
• No crossing over the A249 via Oad Street to reach Stockbury roundabout during this time.
• Properties along the northbound side will remain accessible.

Follow These Diversions – Don’t Get Caught Out!

For Motorway Traffic:

1. Head west on M20 towards Junction 6.
2. Exit westbound slip road onto A229 northbound towards Gillingham.
3. At Lord Lees roundabout, take third exit onto A229.
4. At next roundabout, take third exit onto M2 eastbound towards Canterbury.
5. At M2 Junction 5, exit eastbound onto Stockbury interchange and continue your journey.

For Non-Motorway Traffic:

1. Take A249 into Maidstone.
2. Turn right onto A229 northbound towards Gillingham.
3. Continue to A2 roundabout, take second exit onto A2 eastbound towards Sittingbourne.
4. At Key Street roundabout, take fifth exit onto A249 southbound towards Maidstone.

Plan ahead and avoid the jams while Kent’s vital utility upgrade takes place. Keep your cans on the road – or face the queues!