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Where in Medway roads are being closed for King Charles III’s coronation this weekend

14:23, 04 May 2023

updated: 15:02, 04 May 2023

As the Towns’ streets prepare to turn red, white and blue for King Charles III’s coronation this weekend, motorists are being reminded about incoming road closures.

Medway Council has revealed there will be 30 street parties over the bank holiday weekend, meaning your usual routes may be compromised.

King's Coronation events in Rochester. Picture: Visit Medway
King's Coronation events in Rochester. Picture: Visit Medway

People in Chatham will feel the closures the most, with eight roads being shut in total.

Seven will be shut in Rainham, with a further six in Rochester and a further four each in Strood and Gillingham.

Medway Council’s assistant director of culture and community Dee O’Rourke said: “The Coronation is a historic moment for the whole country.

“I’m delighted that there are a whole host of events being held across Medway to mark this significant occasion.

“Whether you’re attending one of the events we have set up, going along to one of the street parties or hosting your own event with friends and family, we hope everyone has an amazing Coronation weekend.”

You can find out about more events on in Medway by clicking here.

The King and Queen Consort will be crowned this Saturday. Picture: Hugo Burnand/PA
The King and Queen Consort will be crowned this Saturday. Picture: Hugo Burnand/PA

Here is where and when cretain Medway roads will be closed:

Chatham –

Aintree Road, Lordswood – Sunday, 7 May, 3pm - 9pm

Beechwood Avenue, Chatham – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 9pm

Chalkpit Hill, Chatham – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 6pm

Montrose Avenue, Chatham – Sunday, 7 May, 11am - 9pm

Park Crescent, Chatham – Monday, 8 May, 10am - 9pm

Purbeck Road, Chatham – Saturday, 6 May, 12noon - 8pm

Sallow Close, St Mary’s Island – Sunday, 7 May, 12noon - 6pm

Swallow Rise, Walderslade – Saturday, 6 May, 11am - 9pm

A number of roads in Medway will be closed as people celebrate King Charles III’s coronation
A number of roads in Medway will be closed as people celebrate King Charles III’s coronation

Gillingham –

Devonshire Road, Gillingham – Saturday, 6 May, 10am - 9pm

Greenbank Close, Hempstead – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 9pm

Leyton Avenue, Gillingham – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 9pm

Oak Ave, Gillingham – Sunday, 7 May, 10am – 8pm

Rainham –

Broadview Avenue (from Orchard Street to Silverdale Drive), Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 6pm

Cherry Tree Road and Church Mews, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm

Ely Close, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 12noon - 9pm

Grain Road, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 11am - 7pm

Gresham Close, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm

Lakewood Drive, Wigmore – Sunday, 7 May, 10am - 9pm

Roystons Close, Rainham – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 12pm

Rochester –

Langdon Road, Rochester – Saturday, 6 May, 10am - 9pm

Rochester Avenue (from Delce Road), Rochester – Saturday, 6 May, 10am - 9pm

Roebuck Road, Rochester – Saturday, 6 May, 10am - 9pm

Southfields, Rochester – Monday, 8 May, 11am - 6pm

Watts Avenue, Rochester – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm

High Street, Lower Stoke (from its junction with Grain Road to its junction with the northern side of Denison Mews) – Sunday, 7 May, 12noon - 9pm

Strood –

Hone Street (from its junction with Brompton Farm Lane), Strood – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm

Ferry Road (from its junction with High Street), Halling – Saturday, 6 May, 8am - 8pm

King Arthur’s Drive, Strood – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 8pm

Weston Road, Strood – Sunday, 7 May, 9am - 9pm

30 street parties are being held in Medway to celebrate the coronation
30 street parties are being held in Medway to celebrate the coronation

Additionally, Castle Hill in Rochester will be closed from its junction to Epaul Lane betwee Saturday, May 6 and Monday, May 8, for coronation events.

While Boley Hill will be shut during the same period from its junction with High Street to its junction with St Margarets Street.

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