KCC Start of Works Notification for Romney Avenue, Sandgate
Kent County Council will be resurfacing Romney Avenue, from the junction of Enbrook valley to the junction of Coolinge Lane.
These road surface improvement works are programmed to start on Wednesday 18th March and should take 3 Nights to complete (should there be any unforeseen delays, Kent County Council may resolve these issues by undertaking weekend working to avoid an overrun of works).
These activities will be undertaken between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00 each day.
During these essential works it will be necessary to close the road completely so that we can carry out the works safely for both the workforce and road users.
The diversion route will be via: Enbrook Valley, Shorncliffe Road, Coolinge Lane and Vice Versa.
What we plan to do
We will remove the existing road surface by a method known as milling. The complete area will then be swept by a mechanical sweeper to ensure the prepared surface is clean and free of dust and debris. If required, the existing manhole covers, and rain water gully gratings will be adjusted or replaced to the correct level before the new surface is laid. Please note that this operation is noisy and can be prolonged as it is carried out using pneumatic hand tools.
The new surfacing material will then be laid using a machine called a paver and compacted with a roller. This is a quick process and dependant on the design will either be a one or two-layer process. Finally, following completion of the surfacing, all associated road markings will be re-painted. The road will then be re-opened. Please note that during the whole process, audible warning reversing sirens will be heard along with flashing beacons; this is a health and safety requirement and cannot be turned off but will be kept to a minimum. For the safety of both you and our workforce please do not approach our workforce on site whilst they are using machinery.
How you can help us
It is inevitable that residents and businesses near the works will experience some disruption and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused, but we will try to keep this to a minimum. Restricted Access to residential properties and all businesses up to the closure point, will be available, when safe to do so, but if you have any access needs, please let the workforce on site know.
Access to properties between the closure points will need to be restricted for a short period while work is carried out in front of each property and across road junctions. Traffic Management operatives will be available to help direct traffic within the closure. We need your help to make sure the work is done as quickly as possible and to the best possible quality.
If your vehicle is usually parked on the carriageway, please make sure you park it somewhere else away from the site whilst the works are carried out, so the road is clear for us to resurface.
