Busy Canterbury road re-opens after multi-day closure for water works

A key route in Canterbury has re-opened this morning (Monday, June 17) after water works forced the road to close for several days. South East Water has been carrying out repairs to a burst water main on the A2050 New Dover Road, which saw the road closed outside of number 29 near Canterbury College and the University for Creative Arts.

The closure first came into effect at 9am on Thursday, June 13. Motorists contended with heavy traffic and delays in the surrounding area as a result, with a diversion route in place while the closure remained.

Stagecoach confirmed that several of its services, including the 15, 16 and 17, were facing continued disruption as a result. Works were due to remain in place for up to six days, with an aim for the closure to end by 6pm on Tuesday, June 18.

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Kent County Council’s Highways department has confirmed that the water main repair works on New Dover Road have been completed. The road was fully re-opened at around 9am, with travel conditions and journey times returning to normal in the area.

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