Operation Brock, Monday 25th March, 2019
/in News /by Sarah LewisFrom this morning, Monday 25th March, 2019, ‘Operation Brock’ will be in place, meaning that the M20, J8 to J9 coastbound will be used exclusively for lorries heading to Dover port.
M20, J8 to J9 London-bound will be used for regular traffic. Four lanes (including the hard shoulder) will be split into 2 lanes heading coastbound and 2 lanes heading London-bound.
Please note: There will be no access for regular traffic coastbound from Junction 8 of the M20; vehicles joining at this junction will need to travel London-bound to Junction 7 and turn around to join the contraflow.
Disruption may not be limited to travel – there could be a knock-on effect on other businesses and services:
Bearsted Parish Council would suggest residents consider the following recommendations before they travel:
- Anticipate longer journey times – check the latest travel updates and leave plenty of travel time.
- Keep food and drink in your car/with you for potentially longer periods of travel.
- Keep your fuel topped up within your vehicle.
- Make childcare arrangements (if applicable) with friends and family in the event of longer journey times.
Although we understand the frustration this causes, please continue to be courteous and show consideration to other road users in Bearsted.
Involving Residents form
/in News /by Sarah LewisClerk’s note: to access subsequent pages, please hover your curser over the bottom of the page to reveal the arrow icon.
Involving Residents - Revised - Jan 19Christmas lights
/in News /by Sarah LewisFollowing the delayed results of a column structural report, Bearsted Parish Council have been instructed by KCC to remove 5 of the Christmas snowflakes lights around the village. Please be advised that this is beyond our control however we do apologise for any disappointment.
Advanced notice for bonfire works
/in News /by Sarah LewisBearsted Parish Council would like to make residents aware that a bonfire is to be lit on the Elizabeth Harvie field this coming Sunday morning, to help dispose of cuttings/shrubbery from works undertaken around the Parish by the Community Payback scheme.
If you do walk through the area, it is advisable to stay at a safe distance and that dogs are kept on leads. Please be advised this is not a public event. BPC appreciate your patience and understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause in advance.