A299 Thanet Way
We're resurfacing sections of the A299 Thanet Way this summer. Our aim is to improve road safety and driving conditions.
Why we're making changes
We need to carry out these works because the road surface is uneven. This is caused by clay soil under the road.
This fix won’t last forever, but it will make the road smoother and safer to drive on while we continue to look at long‑term solutions.
When the work will start and how long it will last
The resurfacing works will take place in phases from 1 June to 21 July 2026. They will cover sections in both the London-bound and coast-bound directions. To minimise disruption, we’ve scheduled these works to avoid clashing with other National Highways projects nearby. This way, we can finish before the school summer holidays.
We will close some sections of this road at night to carry out the works safely. Closures will be between 8pm and 5am. Signs will be visible on the roads to clearly signpost any diversions. Make sure you allow extra time for your journeys during the works.
Once we finish resurfacing, we’ll lift the temporary speed limits. The road will then return to the national speed limit (70mph for cars).
Programme of works
The works are subject to change, depending on weather and operational conditions.
- A299 London bound (Eddington Interchange to Clapham Hill) - 1 to 18 June.
- A299 Coast bound (Clapham Hill to Eddington Interchange) - 18 June to 3 July.
- A299 Coast bound (Herne Bay off-slip) - 3 to 9 July.
- A299 Coast bound (Herne Bay on-slip) - 10 to 11 July.
- A299 Coast bound (Eddington to St Nicholas at Wade) - 13 to 14 July.
- A299 London bound (St Nicholas at Wade to Eddington) - 14 to 17 July, and 17 to 21 July.