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Gallows Corner – A12/A127 – Monday 3 March until mid-June 2025
There will be a series of temporary lane closures in place at Gallows Corner junction on the A127 Southend Arterial Road and A12 Eastern Avenue, approaching and leaving the roundabout. This will reduce the road from two lanes to one. During this period all routes will remain open, including the Gallows Corner flyover, and temporary … Continue reading “Gallows Corner – A12/A127 – Monday 3 March until mid-June 2025”
M42 Roadworks and update until 30 June 2025
M42 J6 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works The M42 northbound entry slip at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 31 March 2025 to 05:00 on 30 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one … Continue reading “M42 Roadworks and update until 30 June 2025”
Procedures for Coaches at the Port of Dover – May Half Term
Dear Member, Please see the attached procedure for coaches travelling through the Port of Dover during the May half-term. On Friday, 23rd May, the Cruise Terminal will be in use for coach operations from 05:00 to 23:59 and all coaches scheduled to depart during this time must proceed here first before travelling to the Ferry … Continue reading “Procedures for Coaches at the Port of Dover – May Half Term”
Belvedere Road from 4th December until May 2025
From Wednesday 4 December 2024 roadworks will be taking place on Belvedere Road between the railway bridge and Upper Ground slip roads. This will consist of temporary traffic lights past the worksite. Works are expected to be in place until May 2025. There will be changes to some tour bus stopping and standing arrangements, but … Continue reading “Belvedere Road from 4th December until May 2025”
M20 – Operation Brock
When there’s any sort of disruption in the channel, HGV traffic on the M20 heading for the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel has nowhere to go. ‘Brock’ is a contraflow that can be set up overnight. It separates traffic into different lanes across both carriageways and keeps the M20 and other local roads open … Continue reading “M20 – Operation Brock”
M65 Road Works update on 31 May 2025
M65 eastbound between J9 and J10 | Eastbound | Road Works (taken from the National Highways website) The M65 eastbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 May 2025.