National Highways Limited(a) gives notice that it proposes to make an Order using powers conferred by Sections 84(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 on the A2 Trunk Road in the District of Canterbury in the County of Kent.

The effect of the Order would be that no person shall cause or permit a vehicle to be driven at a speed exceeding 50 miles per hour on the northbound carriageway of the A2 between a point approximately 495 metres north of the centreline of the A260 overbridge (Adisham Road) and a point approximately 225 metres north of its junction with Black Robin Lane, to alleviate danger to the public in the event of flooding or other reason causing a diversionary flow of traffic onto the carriageway from Out Elmstead Lane, at such times and to such an extent as may be indicated by traffic signs.

The A2 Trunk Road (Barham) (Temporary Restriction of Traffic) Order 2023 (b) would be revoked.

A copy of the draft Order, a plan illustrating the proposal and a statement explaining why National Highways proposes to make the Order may be inspected during office hours for a minimum period of 21 days from the date of this notice as required by law until 1st November 2024 at:

Kent County Council

c/o Senior Parking and Traffic Officer

Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park

Ashford,

Kent TN24 8XU

Canterbury City Council

Rose Lane

Canterbury CT1 2UR

Contact: Ruth.goudie@canterbury.gov.uk or Richard.jenkins@canterbury.gov.uk

Alternatively, these documents may be obtained by e-mailing dean.westall@nationalhighways.co.uk.

Any person wishing to object to or make representations about National Highways proposed Order should do so before 1st November 2024 by sending a written statement of their representation or objection and the grounds for this by e-mail to dean.westall@nationalhighways.co.uk, quoting the reference NH/SE/2024/BARHAM 50MPH. Please note that objections will not be valid unless made in writing.

Information provided, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

P Collins, an official of National Highways Limited

REF: NH/SE/2024/BARHAM 50MPH

(a) National Highways Limited, (Company No 9346363). Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ. A company registered in England and Wales.

(b) National Highways Order 2023 No. 1325.

Enquiries relating to this Notice should be made in writing by email to dean.westall@nationalhighways.co.uk.

https://www.nationalhighways.co.uk