Shorne Parish Council

27/08/2026

Temporary Road Closures – VARIOUS ROADS from 21 September 2026 for up to 18 months.

Because of carriageway patching, surface treatment and associated preparation, finishing and accommodation works, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Various Roads, Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks as per the schedule below. This Order takes effect on or after 21 September 2026 for a period of up to 18 months or until the works have been completed. Planned dates will be published in advance of the works and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start. This programme is subject to weather and other factors and may therefore change; every effort will be made to keep as close as possible to the programmed dates and duration. Changes will be notified locally and signposted on site.

CRUTCHES LANE, HIGHAM
A226 Gravesend Road to Old Watling Street

GREEN FARM LANE, SHORNE
Lower Road to 3 Robinsons Cottages

HALFPENCE LANE, COBHAM
Brewers Road roundabout to Lodge Lane

LOWER HIGHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND & SHORNE
Castle Lane to Queens Farm Road

PEAR TREE LANE, SHORNE
The Ridgeway to A226 Gravesend Road

SCHOOL LANE, HIGHAM
Chequers Street to Higham Memorial Hall

26/08/2026

Temporary 20mph & 40mph Speed Limits – Various Roads – from 21 September 2026 for up to 18 months

Because of carriageway patching, surface treatment and associated preparation, finishing and accommodation works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order for traffic speeds to be restricted to 40mph on the approach to, and then 20mph through, working sites on Various Roads as per the schedule below. The 20mph speed restrictions will remain in force during works and for up to 7 days after the completion of preservation activities for the safety of road users. This Order takes effect on or after 21 September 2026 for a period of up to 18 months or until the works have been completed. Planned dates will be published in advance of the works and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start.

CRUTCHES LANE, HIGHAM
A226 Gravesend Road to Old Watling Street

GREEN FARM LANE, SHORNE
Lower Road to 3 Robinsons Cottages
Alternative route via Lower Road, Lower Higham Road, A226

HALFPENCE LANE, COBHAM
Brewers Road roundabout to Lodge Lane

LOWER HIGHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND & SHORNE
Castle Lane to Queens Farm Road

PEAR TREE LANE, SHORNE
The Ridgeway to A226 Gravesend Road

SCHOOL LANE, HIGHAM
Chequers Street to Higham Memorial Hall

24/08/2026

Urgent Road Closure - Mill Hill Lane, Shorne - 23rd August 2026

It will be necessary to close Mill Hill Lane, Shorne from 23rd August 2026 for up to 5 days. The road will be closed outside Kent Cottage Mill Hill Lane. This is to enable Utility repair works to be carried out by Southern Water.

(Received 13:42 on 24th August)

12/08/2026

Temporary Road Closure - Shorne Ifield Road, Shorne - 9th September 2026 for 2 days. The road will be closed outside Ifield Farm.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while the replacement of one existing telegraph pole and rehang associated cabling works are undertaken by Openreach. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

05/08/2026

There are 10 new sheep in Crabbles Bottom. These sheep are a bit more introverted than the previous attention-seekers, and will not approach people quite so readily. Please keep dogs on a lead when entering the orchard.

03/08/2026

Shorne Parish Council was looking for a new home for its noticeboard in Vigilant Way. We asked Kent County Council, Gravesham Borough Council, and the bus company for permission to fit it in the bus shelter. They all denied ownership or responsibility for the bus shelter, so we fitted it anyway. Pity about the bent bus stop though..

30/07/2026

Temporary Road Closure - Pear Tree Lane, Shorne - 26th August 2026 for 3 days. The road will be closed outside Mullion. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while a new water connection is undertaken by Southern Water Services.

28/07/2026

24/07/2026

Thong Lane Work.

Under a road closure, LTC will be cutting back vegetation which is currently blocking the traffic lights on the new cross over point for Thong Lane. Work is expected on Monday and Tuesday next week off peak hours.

24/07/2026

As part of the preparation work for the Lower Thames Crossing, National Grid will be conducting drone surveys on their towers and wires up near Gravesend Road next week. Below is a map with the towers circled in blue.