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Subject: Highway Works Programme 2011/12

To:                              Maidstone Joint Transportation Board

 

By:                              KCC Highways, Transportation & Waste

 

Date:                           13th January 2021

 

Subject:                      Highway Forward Works Programme – 2020/21 onwards

 

Classification:           Information Only

 

 

Summary: This report updates Members on the identified schemes approved for construction

 

 

1. Introduction

 

This report provides an update and summarises schemes that have been programmed for delivery in 2020/21.

 

Kent County Council has agreed a substantial increase in the budget for planned highway works over the next three years, and as a result we are still in the process of identifying and designing schemes for inclusion in our full Year One to Two (2020/21 and 2021/22) and Year Three to Five (2022/23 to 2024/25) programmes. Because of this, we have decided to publish an interim programme, and to publish the full programmes later this year.  For some assets this interim programme covers approximately the first six months of 2020/21, whilst for others it includes most of the works planned for the whole year.

 

This programme is subject to regular review and may change for several reasons including budget allocation, contract rate changes, and to reflect KCC’s changing priorities. The programme and extent of individual sites within the programme may also be revised following engineering assessment during the design phase.

 

Road, Footway & Cycleway Renewal and Preservation Schemes – see Appendix A

           

Drainage Repairs & Improvements – see Appendix B

 

Street Lighting – see Appendix C

 

Transportation and Safety Schemes see Appendix D

  • Casualty Reduction Measures
  • Externally funded schemes
  • Local Growth Fund

 

Developer Funded Works – see Appendix E

 

Bridge Works – see Appendix F

 

Traffic Systems – see Appendix G

 

Combined Member Fund – see Appendix H

 

Winter Report – see Appendix I

 

Conclusion

 

1.    This report is for Members’ information.

 

Contact Officers:

 

The following contact officers can be contacted on 03000 418181

 

Kirstie Williams                                  Highway Manager Mid Kent

Susan Laporte                                     Maidstone District Manager

Alan Casson                                        Strategic Asset Manager                   

Earl Bourner                                       Drainage & Structures Asset Manager

Sue Kinsella                                        Street Light Asset Manager

Toby Butler                                         Traffic & Network Solutions Asset Manager

Jamie Hare                                         Development Agreements Manager

Jamie Watson                                     Schemes Programme Manager

                                   


Appendix A – Road, Footway and Cycleway Renewal and Preservation Scheme

 

The delivery of these schemes is weather dependent; should it prove not possible to carry out these works on the planned dates, new dates will be arranged and the residents will be informed by a letter drop to their homes.

 

 

 

Machine Resurfacing – Contact Officer Mr Byron Lovell

Road Name

Parish

Extent of Works

Current Status

A20 London Road/A26 Rocky Hill

Maidstone

Maidstone Gyratory to Terrace Road

 

Completed

B2012 Lower Boxley Road

Maidstone

Between Stacey's Street and Wheeler Street

 

Completed

Square Hill Road

Maidstone

A20 Ashford Road to Mote Road

 

To be programmed early 2021

Mote Avenue

Maidstone

A249 Mote Road to Willow Way

 

To be programmed early 2021

Fishers Estate

Staplehurst

Fishers Road/Hurst Close/Newlyn Drive/Fishers Close

 

To be programmed early 2021

Union Street

Maidstone

Between A249 Sittingbourne Road and Wheeler Street

 

To be programmed early 2021

 

Footway Improvement - Contact Officer Mr Neil Tree

Road Name

Parish

Extent and Description of Works

Current Status

Roseleigh Avenue

Allington

Full length Including Kenward Road and Glenwood Close (Footway resurfacing)

 

Designed and programmed to commence in January 2021.

 

St. Michaels Road

Maidstone

 

Various sections throughout the entire length.

(Footway resurfacing)

 

 

 

To be designed and Programmed.

Sheppey Road

Loose

Full length including Lismore Close

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Staffa Road

Loose

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Dane Court

Coxheath

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Hildenborough Crescent

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Sussex Road

Maidstone

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Spencer Way

Maidstone

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Garden Close

Maidstone

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Freeman Way

Maidstone

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Wilson Close

Maidstone

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Ware Street

Bearsted

 

From Sandy Lane to the vicinity of The White Horse Public House

(Footway Protection)

 

 

 

Completed

 

Mount Avenue

Yalding

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Downs Road

Yalding

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Blunden Lane

Yalding

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Adisham Road

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Blackmanstone Way

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Cheriton Way

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Chilham Road

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Eastry Close

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Fordwich Close

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Frinstead Walk

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Halstead Walk

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Kilndown Close

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Lamberhurst Close

Allington

Full length

(Footway Protection)

 

 

Completed

 

Surface Treatments – Contact Officer Mr Jonathan Dean

Road Name

Parish

Extent and Description of Works

Current Status

GOUDHURST ROAD (INC WINCHET HILL)

Marden

Lower Ladysden Farm (Pumpkin Farm) to Sherenden Lane

Completed

BENOVER ROAD AND COLLIER STREET

Yalding

From LupoFresh to Haviker Street

Completed

HEATH ROAD

Coxheath

Stockett Lane to Vanity Lane                                          

Completed

HEATH ROAD

Coxheath

Wood lands to Ewell Lane

Completed

MAIDSTONE ROAD

Nettlestead

Wheelbarrow Roundabout to Bow Road

Completed

LENHAM ROAD

Kingswood

Gravelly Bottom Road to Chegworth Lane

Completed

HACKNEY ROAD

Fant

From Unicumes Lane to Gatland Lane

Postponed to 2021

GRAVELLY BOTTOM ROAD

Lenham

Lenham Road to Broomfield Road

Completed

SANDLING LANE

Penenden Heath

From Boxley Road to The Gateway

Completed

SOUTHERNDEN ROAD (INCLUDING GRIGG LANE)

Egerton

Barhams Mill Road to just past Sherway Road (Horseshoes Farm)

Completed

TILDEN LANE

Marden

Stilebridge Lane to Khernfields Farmhouse

Completed

SHERIDAN CLOSE

Ringlestone

From junction of Dickens Road to outside 26

Completed

BUNCE COURT ROAD

Otterden

Otterden Place (Rigshill Road) to Warren Street (Payden Street)

Completed

WHEELERS LANE

Linton

Linton Hill to Vanity Lane

Completed

NORTHDOWN CLOSE

Maidstone

Whole Road

Completed

 

 

 


Appendix B - Drainage

 

 

Drainage Repairs & Improvements - Contact Officer Earl Bourner 

Road Name

Parish

Description of Works

Current Status

Dunn Street

Bredhurst

Repair broken pipe and replace one of the two existing soakaways due to it reaching the end of its useful life.

Job Passed to Contractor. Delivery programmed Easter 2021 due to lack of road space availability

Eyhorne/Upper Street/Hollingbourne Hill

Hollingbourne

Various repairs to the highway drainage system completed. Further work required to reinstate outfall to pond.

In liaison with landowners to reach agreement on scope of works

A20 Ashford Rd under rail bridge by Square Hill

Maidstone

The existing drainage has been cleaned and surveyed and is working but an improvement scheme is to be developed to reduce risk of blockages and flooding

Scheme design underway with consultant engineers

Harp Farm Road

Boxley

Existing soakaway unmaintainable due to location in field. Replacement soakaway(s) to be considered

Entered onto Forward Work Programme for FY21/22

Fairmeadow Subway (near Medway Street)

Maidstone

Faulty non-return valve and damaged Aco channel drainage covers.

Replacement Aco channels fitted. Still awaiting approval from the EA to replace non-return valve.

Gravelly Bottom Road

Kingswood

Multiple defects found in CCTV survey

Majority of works have been completed here. One additional section of pipework requires replacing. Job to be raised asap

Tonbridge Road

Teston

Flooding affecting properties between The Orpines and Church Street. Replacement drainage being designed. Underground utilities are main constraint for delivery

Job Passed to Contractor for delivery mid Jan 2021

 

 


Appendix C – Street Lighting

 

Structural testing of KCC owned streetlights has identified the following as requiring replacement. A status of complete identifies that the column replacement has been carried out. Programme dates are identified for those still requiring replacement.

 

 

 

Street Lighting Column Replacement – Contact Officer Sue Kinsella

 

Road Name

Column

Parish

Description of Works

Status

Brishing Lane

KBFE010

Maidstone

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Egerton Road

KEAQ003

Ringlestone

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Tonbridge Road

KTBU022

Fant

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Tonbridge Road

KTBU051

Fant

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Heath Road

KHCH005

Heath

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

St Peters Bridge

KSCE001

High Street

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

King Street

KKAM021

High Street

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Loose Road

KLCQ094

Maidstone

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Bicknor Road

KBCG010

North Downs

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Bicknor Road

KBCG012

North Downs

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Sutton Road

KSGF007

Shepway South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Station Road

KSFA021

Staplehurst

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Impton Lane

KIAC012

Bluebell Hill Walderslade

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Lullingstone Road

KLDJ005

Allington

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

St Leonards Road

KSHY003

Allington

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Stansted Close

KSEM003

Allington

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Rede Wood Road

KRAN011

Barming

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Fir Tree Grove

KBAF110

Boxley

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Woodlands

KXEF001

Boxley

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Clement Court

KCEG001

Bridge

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Bedgebury Close

KBBK006

East

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Hampton Road

KHAR021

East

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Hampton Road

KHAR022

East

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Newenden Close

KNAM007

East

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Snowdon Avenue

KSCO015

East

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Rawdon Road

KRAD001

High Street

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Thornhill Place

KTBG301

North

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Cave Hill

KCAR006

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Cripple Street

KCGQ013

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Cripple Street

KCGQ014

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Cripple Street

KCGQ015

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Farleigh Hill

KFAH002

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Farleigh Hill

KFAH008

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Farleigh Hill

KFAH009

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Pheasant Lane

KPBI021

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Straw Mill Hill

KSFT006

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completion end April 21

Tovil Green

KTBZ002

South

Replacement of Street Light

Completed

Badger Road

KBAF109

Boxley

Replacement Street Light

Completed

Boxley Close

KBEH005

North

Replacement Street Light

Completed

South Road

KSCY006

Marden

Replacement Street Light

Completed

College Road

KCFC008

High Street

Replacement Street Light

Completed

Cobham Close

KCEP001

Bridge

Replacement Street Light

Completion end April 21

Lower Stone Street

KLCZ002

High Street

Replacement Street Light

Completion end April 21

King Street

KKAM012

High Street

Replacement Street Light

Completion end April 21

King Street

KKAM013

High Street

Replacement Street Light

Completion end April 21

Loose Road

KLCQ055

South

Replacement Street Light

Completion end April 21

Loose Road

KLCQ202

South

Replacement Street Light

Completion end April 21

Grove Road

KGCM002

Shepway North

Replacement Street Light

Completion end April 21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix D – Transportation and Safety Schemes

 

Casualty Reduction Measures

 

The Schemes Planning & Delivery team is implementing schemes within Maidstone District, to meet Kent County Council’s (KCC) strategic targets (for example, addressing traffic congestion or improving road safety).  Casualty reduction measures have been identified to address a known history of personal injury crashes. Current status correct as of 18/12/20.

 

 

APPENDIX D1 – CASUALTY REDUCTION MEASURES - identified to address a known history of personal injury crashes

 

Location

Parish

Description of Works

Lead officer

Current Status

A20 Ashford Road/M20 Slip

Hollingbourne

Signing and road marking improvements

Jennie Watson

Works complete

Running Horse Roundabout

Maidstone

Virtual lane separation system using road markings & coloured surfacing

Rebecca Bailey

Outline design completed November 2020. Traffic modelling required on proposals, along with stakeholder engagement. Currently anticipated for construction late 21/22 financial year.

Chalky Road junction A249 Sittingbourne Road

Stockbury

Signing and lining improvements

Jennie Watson

Works complete

A249 Sittingbourne Road junction Church Hill

Stockbury

Signing and lining improvements

Jennie Watson

Works complete

A249 Sittingbourne Road junction with Hucking U Turn

Stockbury

Signing and lining improvements

Jennie Watson

Works complete

Lenham Road

Headcorn

Signing and lining improvements

Jennie Watson

Works complete

Tonbridge Road junction Westree Road

Maidstone

Signing and lining improvements

Claire Venner

Signing works handed over to contractor-due to be programmed. Street lighting signage 50% complete.  Lining completed following resurfacing, October 20. 

Heath Road – near Stockett Lane junction

Coxheath

Upgrade signing and refresh existing lining plus upgrade beacons on northern zebra crossing

Jennie Watson

Works complete

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX D2 – INTEGRATED TRANSPORT SCHEMES – all other LTP funded non-casualty reduction schemes

 

Location

Parish

Description of Works

Lead officer

Current Status

East Farleigh Bridge

East Farleigh

Upgrade of signing and lining for bridge width restriction

Paul Leary

Works complete

Walderslade Woods

Boxley

Reduction of speed limit to 50mph and associated traffic calming measures

Jennie Watson

Scheme due to be handed over to contractor 26/2/2021

A229 Cranbrook Road/High Street

Staplehurst

Virtual Traffic Calming Scheme

Demi Richards

Scheme handed over to contractor December works - anticipated to start after April 2021 when workspace will be available.

Pheasant Lane

Maidstone

New cycle route

Paul Leary

Scheme handed over to contractor September 2020. Works due to start on 14th December 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix E – Developer and Other Externally Funded Works

 

 

 

Section 106 Schemes

 

File Ref.

Road Name

Parish

Description of Works

Current Status

18/19-S106-MA-486

A20 Ashford Road

Harrietsham

Village improvement works

The streetlighting work has been completed although at present a fault has occurred on the cabling which is being investigated. It is anticipated all will be operational in January 2021.

18/19-S106-MA-819

Linton Crossroads

Linton/Loose

Junction/signal upgrade

No change from previous report - Finalising designs however the estimated cost of the alterations is significantly above the S106 contributions available. KCC is to investigate how any funding gap can be dealt with.

TBC

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

Cycleway improvements between rail station and hospital on east side

Finalising designs however the estimated cost of the alterations is above the S106 contributions available. KCC is to investigate how any funding gap can be dealt with.  A meeting has taken place with interested parties to discuss the designs as requested at the previous JTB.  Looking at what can be implemented with existing Section 106 funds

 

 

Parish Council Funded Schemes

 

File Ref.

Road Name

Parish

Description of Works

Current Status

2021-EXT-MA-1232

 

Linton Hill

Linton

Traffic Calming Scheme

Works taking place December 2020

2021-CMG-MA-1252

 

Village Centre

Boughton Monchelsea

20mph scheme

Works handed over to contractor – Anticipated start date Spring 2021

 

2021-EXT-MA-1000

 

Grafty Green

Boughton Malherbe

Traffic Calming Scheme

Detailed Design stage – Scheme is due to be handed over to contractor 30 January 2020 – Anticipated start date Spring 2021

Local Growth Fund

 

Local Growth Fund programme update for the Maidstone District.

 

The Department for Transport (DfT) added £100m to the Local Growth Fund (LGF) pot to fund Local Sustainable Transport Fund Style schemes.  KCC were successful in securing LGF for the following sustainable transport style bids1) Kent Thameside – Integrated door-to-door journeys and 2) West Kent – Tackling Congestion.  The objective of the capital bids is to boost economic growth by decreasing carbon emissions and reducing congestion.

 

The schemes aim to:

 

·         improve access to employment and services

·         reduce the need to travel by the private car

·         enhance pedestrian, cycle, and public transport facilities

·         improve sustainable transport connections  

 

The following schemes have been submitted as part of the successful Kent Thameside/West Kent (delete as applicable) LSTF this financial year.

 

 

Scheme

Status

MAIDSTONE EAST STATION IMPROVEMENTS

Works on the station improvements commenced in January 2020, with the temporary ticket office installed by South Eastern operational since January 2020. Contract Completion date has been delayed due to emerging changes to designs in some areas and working restrictions due to COVID 19 with an estimated completion of March 2021. While works on the public realm area are progressing, restrictions on internal works in the station building necessitate different working practices, creating inefficiency and slowing progress.  Artist impression images of the final design have been attached to the site hoarding to provide the public with a vision for the scheme.  KCC Schemes team are working closely with NR, SE, and MBC to co-ordinate the highway & forecourt design with the raised table. A site meeting to take place late 21st December to co-ordinate a start date of the Week Street project in the Feb ’21 school holidays. MBC are progressing with the wayfinding design which will tie in the wider improvement works.  SE have awarded the contractor to complete the additional works within the funding timescales.  However, they have a strong dependency on the completion of the forecourt works delivered by Network Rail and are working together to monitor progress and will phase their works accordingly. 

 

 


Appendix E – Developer Funded Works

 

Developer Funded Works (Section 278 Agreement Works) Maidstone Borough - Contact Officer Claremarie Vine, other officers as listed Jamie Hare, Aaron Divall, Steven Noad, Andy Padgham, Sarah Parris, Steve A Stickels

 

Scheme Name

File Ref.

Officer

Parish

Description of Works

Current Status

BP Tudor Service Station, London Road

MA003072

CV

Allington

Alterations to existing access

Outstanding Pedestrian crossing point & signage being pursued

Bell Farm, North Street

MA003098

SN

Barming

New accesses to split sites, shared surface, and new crossing point

Highway works completed. Stage 3 Safety Audit Awaited.

Cross Keys

MA003100

JH

Bearsted

New access, crossing point and parking area

Works underway

Barty Farm, Roundwell,

MA003278

AD

Bearsted

New Bellmouth and Lining works

Works Complete

Bicknor Road

MA003256

AP

Bicknor

Formation of hard surfaced passing places

Awaiting technical approval

Heath Road/Church Street

MA003111

SP

Boughton Monchelsea

New access, footway works, yellow lines and crossing upgrade

Completion of footway still outstanding along with defects picked up, and drainage issues.

Hubbards Lane

MA003084

CV

Boughton Monchelsea

Two accesses to minor developments

Works substantially completed


Lyewood Farm, Green Lane

MA3247

MA3248

AP

Boughton Monchelsea

New housing development and access

Works near completed

 

Goya Development, St Michaels Close, Aylesford

MA003123

 

SP

Boxley

New access and f/way works to new commercial properties

Works complete

Await ok from Drainage team re new gully as was not inspected.

Maidstone Studios, New Cut Road

MA003110

SP

Boxley

Zebra crossing and pedestrian crossing points

Awaiting final info for Cert 2

St Michaels Close, Aylesford

MA003103

SP

Boxley

Waitrose car park, new access

Final Defects to be carried out prior to Cert 2

Forstal Lane

Ma003141

SP

Coxheath

Widening of road and new footpath with access to new development

Works completed, however drainage issues and defects so one-year maintenance not yet started

Heath Road

(North side)

MA003063

CV

Coxheath

New access and Footway work

Works in maintenance

Heath Road, Coxheath

MA003134

SP

Coxheath

New access and new footway adj Medical centre

Works completed in maintenance

Land north of Heath Road Phase 2

MA3257

SP

Coxheath

Access to new development

Works still outstanding to include resurface of road and some signage

Linden Farm, Stockett Lane

MA003107

SP

Coxheath

Access to new development and footway link to community hall

Works completed now in maintenance

Gatland House, Gatland Lane

MA003081

CV

Fant

Parking restrictions, signage, road markings and tactile crossings for new school

Works completed, Remedials to do

Harrietsham Primary School

MA3388

CV

Harrietsham

New access to car park, extend traffic calmed area

Works completed

Bell Farm, Ashford Road

MA003094

CV

Harrietsham

Realignment of Church Road to form new access onto A20. New footway along A20

Works in maintenance.

Mayfield Nursery, Ashford Road

MA003135

SP

Harrietsham

New access and alterations to existing Highway to adjoin upcoming Scheme Works

Works now in maintenance (lighting as part of Harrietsham improvement scheme)

Forge Meadows

MA3253

AP

Headcorn

Access to 2 new properties and vehicle crossovers to existing properties

Agreement signed. Works due to start 4 January 2021.

Gibbs Farm Grigg Lane & Wheeler Street

MA3250

SAS

Headcorn

Access Gibbs Farm dev’ment, zebra crossing on Wheeler St

Agreement signed, works commenced.

Grigg Lane, Lenham Road,

 

MA003050

CV

Headcorn

Access onto Grigg Lane and Lenham Road. Footway on Grigg Lane

New accesses Grigg Lane and Lenham Road & new footway Grigg Lane all in maintenance

Kings Road/Millbank

MA3262

AP

Headcorn

Signalised crossroads (linked to Ulcombe Road MA3150)

Works completed. Maintenance period to commence when all requirements have been met.

Lenham Road (North side)

MA003062

CV

Headcorn

New Footway to site and extend speed limit boundary

Works in Maintenance

Lenham Road (South side)

MA003057

CV

Headcorn

New footway

Revised design received

Oak Lane and Wheeler Street

MA003048

CV

Headcorn

New footway plus junction improvements

Works completed and in maintenance

Ulcombe Road

MA003150

SP

Headcorn

Access to new development

Defects to be completed.

Wheeler Street, Headcorn

MA003137

SP

Headcorn

New access off Kingsland Grove and footway works on Wheeler Street

Maintenance complete awaiting Cert 2 info

Eyhorne Street

MA3198

AP

Hollingbourne

New access to development

Works in Maintenance

Bentletts Yard, Claygate Road, Laddingford

MA003357

SP

Laddingford

New footway and replaced surface to existing access

Works near completion

Headcorn Road

Adj Rail bridge

MA3404

CV

Lenham

New access road and extend 30mph limit

Awaiting approval

8 Faversham Road

MA003032

CV

Lenham

New access

In maintenance, streetlight to replace

Old Ashford Road

MA003018

CV

Lenham

New footway plus access

Approaching end of maintenance, bus stop location to amend.

The Paddocks, Ashford Road (Grove House, Old Ashford Road)

MA3114

CV

Lenham

New access, traffic island, speed reduction to 50mph & f/way link to Faversham Rd

Works completed, finishing/remedials required.

Westwood Park, Ham Lane

MA003305

AP

Lenham

Main and emergency accesses to new housing dev.

Technical approval granted. Awaiting completion of agreement.

Old Ashford Road, Adj Groom Way

MA003356

AP

Lenham

New access and footway

Awaiting Technical Approval

Heath Road

MA3326

JH

Linton

New Access

In Maintenance Period

Wares Farm, Linton Hill

MA003353

SP

Linton

New access

Awaiting info for Cert 1 for maintenance to commence

St Saviours Road, Maidstone

MA003136

AD

Maidstone

Changes to layout for Morrisons Junction

Agreement due to be signed

Buffkyn Way / Sutton Road

MA003218

AD

Maidstone

Signalisation of the junction

Approved – not signed

Royal Engineers Rd/Mill Lane

MA3312

JH

Maidstone

Access to New Development

Start date to be agreed subject to Major Project Schemes

531 Tonbridge Road

MA003045

CV

Maidstone

Service layby for new retail unit

In maintenance

Bicknor Green, Gore Court Road

MA003053

 

AD

Maidstone

Change of road priorities and widening / upgrading

Works complete

Hartnup Street

MA003138

SP

Maidstone

New Access

Cert 2 issued and now adopted

Hermitage Lane, (opp. Maidstone Hospital)

MA003060

AD

Maidstone

New Traffic signal junction

Remedials being completed


Hermitage Lane/ Howard Drive

MA003070

AD

Maidstone

New access for development (opposite the quarry entrance)

Remedial List issued

Howard Drive

MA003303

 

AD

Maidstone

Junction works to facilitate Bus Gateway entrance to Croudace site

Works mostly complete

Maidstone School of Science, New Cut Road

MA003197

 

SP

Maidstone

New access to School and New roundabout and alterations to Highway

In maintenance

McDonalds drive-through, Hart Street

MA003013

CV

Maidstone

New access, improvements to Hart Street.

Approaching the end of maintenance - remedial works due

Oakapple Lane/ Hermitage Lane

MA003046

AD

Maidstone

New bellmouth junction and associated ancillary works incl new bus stop, for new development

Works Complete – in maintenance

Royal Engineers Road

MA003127

SP

Maidstone

New footpaths to development

Awaiting works start date

The Poplars, Ashford Road

MA3254

AP

Maidstone

Access to new development

Works in Maintenance

Wallis Avenue Phase 3, Parkwood

MA003085

CV

Maidstone

Redevelopment of car park & shops opp. Longshaw Rd

Works in maintenance

Week St/Gabriel’s Hill

MA003120

SP

Maidstone

Town Centre Public Realm improvements

In Maintenance Period

Castle Dene, Maidstone

MA993352

CV

Maidstone

New Access and further footway work and repairs

Works completed

Union Street, Car Park

MA003319

SP

Maidstone

New Access to development and footway works

Footway works started but scheme not completed

Medway Street

MA3326

JH

Maidstone

Subway Flood Protection Works

Under Technical review

Langley Park Farm

MA003130

 

 

AD

Maidstone / Langley

New Roundabout and associated works for entrance to Countryside Estate

Works mostly complete

Albion Road, Marden

MA003132

SP

Marden

New Access & development

Works on going

Goudhurst Road, Church Green (Plain Road development)

MA3118

CV

Marden

Install Zebra crossing near rail station.

Works in Maintenance

Goudhurst Road/West End (Plain Road Development)

MA3118

CV

Marden

Refurbish Zebra crossing outside school and Bus Borders to add by Library stops.

Works in Maintenance

MAP Depot, Goudhurst Road

MA003012

CV

Marden

New bellmouth junction and footway

Works in maintenance. Remedial works near completed and interactive speed sign awaiting installation

Napoleon Drive and Plain Road

MA003079

CV

Marden

New access on each road for new housing development

Works in maintenance

The Parsonage, Goudhurst Road

MA003066

MA003067

CV

Marden

New access and associated upgrade works

Access substantially completed, village gateway to be agreed

Sainsbury’s new site Station Rd

MA3387

SP

Staplehurst

Roundabout and new access

Crossing point in Marden Road started and awaiting start date for remaining works on Station Road

Fishers Farm (East) Headcorn Road (Redrow)

MA3106

SP

Staplehurst

Realignment and new access at Headcorn Road/Pile Lane junction

Works still ongoing

 

Fishers Farm (West), Headcorn Road (Bovis)

MA3037

AP

Staplehurst

New access onto Headcorn Road

Works completed

Fishers Farm (West), Headcorn Road (Bovis) (off-site works)

MA3037/1

AP

Staplehurst

Pedestrian crossovers on Headcorn Road/
Hurst Close

Works completed; remedial works required before first certificate issue

Hen and Duckhurst Farm, Marden Road

MA003109

CV

Staplehurst

New Roundabout for development access

Works completed.

Oliver Road Staplehurst

MA003019

CV

Staplehurst

Ped crossing to Marden Road, junction markings and bus boarders

In maintenance

Woodford Park

MA003099

SP

Staplehurst

New access for 9 dwellings

Awaiting final info for Cert 2

Appleacres, Maidstone Road

MA003152

SP

Sutton Valence

Access to new development and footway works

Works complete, however ditch issues outstanding

Sapphire Kennels Headcorn Road

MA3407

AP

Sutton Valence

Access to new development and 40mph extension

Awaiting technical approval

The Oaks, Maidstone Road

MA003078

CV

Sutton Valence

Upgrade existing Vehicle crossing access to Bellmouth with tactile crossing.

Works complete

Valdene Industrial Estate

MA003054

CV

Sutton Valence

Upgrade of existing bellmouth and extension to f/w

Works completed

Farleigh Hill Tovil

(opp KCC waste site)

MA3413

AP

Tovil

New access opp Burial Ground Ln KCC Recycling centre

Awaiting technical approval

Cripple Street Maidstone

MA003093

CV

Tovil

New access to development, widening and footway works

Due for adoption – remedials due

Site opposite cottages 129-147 Dean Street/Farleigh Hill

MA003007

CV

Tovil

New access speed limit relocation, new footway, and bus stop provision

In maintenance

Tovil Green Lane

MA003095

CV

Tovil

New Footway and crossing point to side of site

In maintenance

Mount Ave/Blunden Lane

MA3180

CV

Yalding

New accesses at site entrance

Footway works to install crossing points imminent

Hampstead Lane

MA3101

SP

Yalding

Relocate access to new development at old depot adj. station. Minor footway works

Awaiting final info for Cert 2

Vicarage Road

MA003121

SP/JH

Yalding

New access to development and speed restraints on existing Highway

New Agreement in progress.  Contents of S278 now reduced.

 

 


Appendix F – Bridge Works

 

Bridge Works – Contact Officer David Aspinall

 

Road Name

Parish

Description of Works

Current Status

Buckland Road

Maidstone

Network Rail Buckland Road Bridge - footway protection from accidental wheel loading. It will require a road closure.

Scheme designed; discussions ongoing with NR in relation to delivery.  Road closure and crew programmed in for start of works on Monday 4th January 2021 for 2 weeks.

A20 Maidstone Road

Maidstone

Raigersfield East Bridge (180m west of Willington Street junction), strengthening / renewal of bridge. Works will not affect traffic flow.

Scheme currently in design phase, likely start Spring 2021


Appendix G – Traffic Systems

 

There is a programme of scheduled maintenance to refurbish life expired traffic signal equipment across the county based upon age and fault history. The delivery of these schemes is dependent upon school terms and holiday periods; residents, businesses and schools will be informed verbally and by a letter drop of the exact dates when known.

 

Traffic Systems - Contact Officer: Toby Butler

 

Location

Description of Works

Current Status

B2162 Twyford Bridge, Yalding

Refurbishment of traffic signals

Completed

April 2020

Heath Road / Hermitage Lane, Barming

Addition of pedestrian crossing facility

Completed August 2020

 


Appendix H - Combined Member Grant programme update

 

Member Highway Fund programme update for the Maidstone District.

 

The following schemes are those, which have been approved for funding by both the relevant Member and by Simon Jones, Director of Highways, Transportation and Waste. The list only includes schemes, which are

·         in design

·         at consultation stage

·         about to be programmed

·         Recently completed on site.

 

The list is up to date as of 18/12/20.

      

The details given below are for highway projects only.  This report does not detail

·         Contributions Members have made to other groups such as parish councils

·         highway studies

·         traffic/ non-motorised user surveys funded by Members.  

 

More information on the schemes listed below can be found by contacting the District Manager for the Maidstone District, Susan Laporte.

 

Dan Daley and Rob Bird

 

Details of Scheme

Status

2021-CMG-MA-1003 – Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone

 

20mph scheme

 

Works complete

2021-CMG-MA-1001 – Buckland Hill, Maidstone

 

20mph scheme

 

Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) has been sealed – Works to install associated signs and roundels to be carried out 2021/22

 

Shellina Prendergast

 

Details of Scheme

Status

20/21-CMG-MA-1003 – Shenley Road, Headcorn

 

Installation of pedestrian warning signs

 

 

Works complete

2021-CMG-MA-08 – Upper Street, Hollingbourne

 

Gateway to village to be enhanced

 

Works handed over to contractor – Due to be carried out Sunday 24 January 2021

 

Appendix I – Winter Report

 

Summary:  This report outlines the arrangements that have been made between Kent County Council and Maidstone Borough Council to provide a local winter service in the event of an operational snow alert in the borough/district

 

  1. Introduction

 

1 (1)          Kent County Council Highways, Transportation & Waste (KCC HTW) takes its winter service responsibilities very seriously and is proactive as well as reactive to winter weather conditions.  Winter service costs KCC in the region of £3.3m every winter and needs careful management to achieve safety for the travelling public and to be efficient. The Highways Operations teams in HTW work to ensure that the winter service standards and decisions made are consistent across the whole county. 

 

1(2) HTW prepares an annual Winter Service policy and plan which are used to determine actions that will be taken to manage its winter service operations. The policy was presented to the Environment and Transport Cabinet Committee on 15th September 2020 and subsequently approved by the Cabinet Member.

 

  1. District based winter service plans

 

2(1) The Local Winter Service Plan for the Maidstone District is a working document which will evolve and be revised as necessary throughout the year.  This document complements the KCC Winter Service Policy and Plan 2020/21; the Policy is available on the KCC website. 

 

2(2) Following successful work in previous years with district councils, arrangements have again been put in place this year whereby labour from district councils can be used during snow days. Additionally, HTW will supply a quantity of a salt/sand mixture to district councils to use on the highway network. The details are contained in the plan which enhances the work that HTW will continue to do in providing a countywide winter service. The local plan comes into effect when a snow emergency is declared that affects the district of Maidstone.

 

http://www.kent.gov.uk/about-the-council/strategies-and-policies/transport-and-highways-policies/winter-service-policy

 

 

  1. Pavement clearance

 

3 (3) Areas for clearing pavements have been identified in the local plan. These are the areas where local knowledge has indicated that people are concerned and would most like to be kept clear when there is snow and ice.

 

 

 

  1. Farmers

 

4(1) The work that our contracted farmers have done in recent years is greatly appreciated and has made a big difference in keeping rural areas clear on snow days. Again, this year farmers will have predetermined local routes and will use their own tractor and KCC ploughs for clearing snow. The ploughs supplied are serviced by KCC each year. Each farmer will have plans detailing the roads that that they are responsible for ploughing.   When snow reaches a depth of 50mm on roads in their areas the farmers will commence ploughing notifying KCC as agreed in their contract. A list of farmers and their contact details can be found in the local plan, (although some personal information will not be available via this report or the website due to General Data Protection Regulations). 

 

5. Conclusion

 

5(1) Working in partnership with the district councils will enable HTW to provide an effective winter service across the county.

 

6. Recommendations

 

6(1) Members are asked to note this report.

______________________________________________________________

 

 

Background documents:

Kent County Council Winter Service Policy and Plan 2020/21

 

 

Contact officer: Susan Laporte, District Manager Maidstone

Tel: 03000 41 81 81


Legal Implications

1.1.1         Not applicable.

1.2               Financial and Value for Money Considerations

1.2.1         Not applicable.

1.3               Risk Assessment

1.3.1         Not applicable.

Contacts: Kirstie Williams/ Susan Laporte 03000 418181