Emergency Speed Restrictions – A299 Thanet Way – between Hernhill and St. Nicholas at Wade – 19th September 2021 (Canterbury)
It will be necessary to impose temporary mandatory speed restrictions in both directions on various sections of the A299 Thanet Way between Hernhill and St Nicholas at Wade.
Mandatory 40 mph and 50 mph speed limits will be imposed on the A299 Thanet Way at the five separate works sites, as defined on the attached notice.
A mandatory 40 mph speed limit will be imposed through active work sites. The extent of the speed limits will change as works progress and will apply to the extent as clearly indicated by relevant signs displayed on site.
A mandatory 50 mph speed limit will be imposed for at least 500 metres east of the start of the 40 mph speed limit so as to provide a safe approach zone, to the extent clearly indicated by relevant signs displayed on site.
The speed limits will be imposed, to the extents indicated, within the works sites and are in conjunction with nearside/lane one closures, and will be in place at all times.
The speed restrictions are necessary for the safety of the public and workforce during ground investigation works to be carried out by Kent County Council.
This Notice applies when the relevant signs and barriers are placed on site and is valid for a period of no more than 21 days, the restrictions will be further enabled with a traffic order from the 10th October
This bulletin contains public information and can be freely forwarded to any other road users who may be affected. Every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, but no liability can be accepted for any changes or errors.
For details of roadworks, please see Road Works.
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