Works are due to begin on Monday 21 October, to resurface and improve a section of Main Road, Hoo.
The project will see the raised junction at Herdsdown lowered, resurfaced and given new ramps, in order to lessen the impact of vehicles, reduce road noise, and bring it in line with current standards for raised junctions.
The work is expected to take place over two weeks, weather permitting, with Main Road closed at the junction with Herdsdown for the duration of the work.
A diversion will be in place from Main Road, Hoo along to Bells Lane and, Ratcliffe Highway.
Vehicle access for residents of Main Road west of Herdsdown will be via Main Road throughout the works. Vehicle access for residents of Main Road east of Herdsdown will be via A228, Bells Lane and Main Road throughout the works.
The project will also involve implementing other improvements at the junction, including a pedestrian crossing and other minor highway works.
Disruption will be kept to a minimum, as far as practically possible, and Medway Council apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.
Cllr Alex Paterson, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, Highways and Enforcement, said: “this is a much-needed project to help improve the junction between Main Road and Herdsdown, and will be welcomed by residents and road-users alike. We recognise there may be some short-term frustration caused by the road closure, but this will be outweighed by the long-term benefit of the work, and we will aim to keep disruption to a minimum.”
During the closure, buses will not serve Main Road. Buses will divert via the A228, and Bells Lane, around the Knights Road loop and down to Hoo Marina.
Temporary bus stops will be provided on Bells Lane in the vicinity of the vicinity of Flack Gardens.