A2 drivers face five overnight closures this weekend
Motorists should expect disruption on sections of the A2 in Kent between Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12.
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Motorists travelling on the A2 this weekend should prepare for overnight disruption due to five planned closures. National Highways has announced that these closures will impact both eastbound and westbound traffic across several sections of the major route in Kent.
Friday evening closures
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Four closures are set to begin at 8pm on Friday, October 9, and will continue into the early hours of Saturday, October 10. These include the A2 eastbound between Whitfield and Duke of York, and the A2 westbound between Duke of York roundabout and Whitfield. Both of these carriageway closures are scheduled to end at 5am on Saturday. Additionally, the A2 eastbound will see its Wainscott exit slip road closed from 8pm Friday until 6am Saturday, and the Canterbury Road exit slip road closed from 8pm Friday until 5am Saturday.
Sunday evening closure
A further closure is scheduled for Sunday evening, impacting a segment of the A2 in Kent. From 8pm on Sunday, October 11, the A2 southbound between Barham and Coldred will be closed. This closure is expected to remain in place until 6am on Monday, October 12. National Highways has advised motorists using this route overnight to plan their journeys in advance and follow any marked diversion routes.
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Advice for drivers
National Highways has warned drivers to check for the latest updates and to allow extra time for their journeys. All closure times are subject to change and may be altered or cancelled at short notice. Drivers can check the National Highways website or Traffic England for live information on planned works and potential disruption.
Questions this report answers
+When will the A2 be closed this weekend?
There are five overnight closures planned on the A2 between Friday, October 9, and Monday, October 12. Four closures begin Friday evening and end Saturday morning, with one additional closure on Sunday evening ending Monday morning.
+Which parts of the A2 will be affected by the closures?
The closures will affect sections of the A2 in Kent. Specific closures include eastbound and westbound carriageways between Whitfield and Duke of York, the Wainscott and Canterbury Road exit slip roads, and the southbound carriageway between Barham and Coldred.
+What should drivers do if they need to use the A2 this weekend?
National Highways advises drivers to check for the latest updates on road conditions before travelling and to allow extra time for their journeys. Diversion routes will be in place where closures occur.
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