The A2 at Keycol Hill between Key Street and Newington is due to be closed from 6th to 11th August, with UK Power Networks carrying out work. This will cause considerable disruption to the 326/327 service, as the published diversion is via Calloways Lane, which is too narrow for buses.
All 326/327 buses will operate from Sittingbourne to Key Street, then via the A249 and M2 to Rainham Mark Tesco and then normal route to Medway Hospital and Chatham. The reverse will happen on journeys towards Sittingbourne.
In order that residents of Upchurch, Lower Halstow and Newington receive a basic level of service, a minibus will be in place at the following times and use the diversion route:
| Ottherham Quay | 0924 |
| Upchurch Church | 0930 |
| Lower Halstow | 0936 |
| Newington | 0945 |
| Sittingbourne Bus Hub | 0956 |
| Sittingbourne Bus Hub | 1230 |
| Newington | 1241 |
| Lower Halstow | 1250 |
| Upchurch Church | 1257 |
| Otterham Quay | 1303 |
We apologise for any inconvenience, but this situation is outside of our control.