To: Maidstone Joint Transportation Board
By: Tim Read, Head of Transportation
Date: 21st January 2015
Subject: Highways Improvement Schemes Report
Classification: For Information
Summary: The purpose of this report is to provide members with a progress report on traffic and safety schemes currently being progressed by KCC Highways and Transportation
Appendices
A. Highway Improvement Schemes.
B. Member Highway Funded Schemes.
Appendix A- Highway Schemes
1. A229 Running Horse Roundabout
We are continuing to monitor the scheme and propose minor amendments. All necessary technical approvals for the amendments have been obtained. The work to alter the road markings is weather dependant but we hope to complete these works in the next few weeks.
2. A229 Stile Bridge to Knoxbridge
We developed a scheme including improved direction signage, high friction surfacing and improved cats-eyes, as well as undertaking substantial vegetation removal. All of the works with exception to the large advanced direction signage is complete. Special passively safe posts have delayed the larger signs and these are expected within the next four weeks.
3. 2014-15 Crash Remedial Measure Schemes
Work on the previously identified Crash Remedial sites is largely complete. Some signage works at B2163 Penfold Hill, Leeds and also on the A20 at Roundwell, Bearsted remains outstanding and this due within the next four to six weeks.
4. 2015- 16 Crash Remedial Measures Schemes
Work has commenced on identifying future sites requiring intervention. This has identified potential schemes at:
· A20 Lenham j/w Faversham Road
· Lidsing Road j/w Pilgrims Way (Boxley Hill)
· Sandling Lane j/w Old Chatham Road (Running Horse PH)
Contact Officer: Michael Heath
Tel: 03000 418181
Appendix B- Member Highway Fund
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 John Burr, Director of Highways and is up to date as of 13 January 2015.
The details below are for Highway Schemes only and do not detail contributions Members have made to other groups such as Parish or District Councils.
More detail on their schemes can accessed by each Member via the online database or by contacting their Member Highway Fund Engineer.
Overview of 2014/15 Schemes
Brian Clark
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Scheme |
Status |
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To plant 1 one tree, Park Way
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With Soft Landscape Team awaiting date for planting |
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Farleigh Hill, Tovil (dropped kerb) |
Drainage concerns, recommendation not to continue. Scheme on hold |
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Oxford Road (access ‘dog bone’ marking) |
Complete |
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Cumberland Avenue, Shepway (upgrade 2 x street lighting columns to LED lamps, remove bollards and install fencing, install parking bays) |
Redesign in progress as of January 2015 |
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Pheasant Lane (lockable bollards) |
Handed over for delivery December 2014 |
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Pheasant Lane (verge and post box protection) |
Handed over for delivery December 2014 |
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Lancet Lane Parking Restrictions TRO |
Design underway, consultation scheduled to commence following advertisement of Notice (January 2015) |
Eric Hotson
|
Scheme |
Status |
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Brishing Lane, Maidstone (unsuitable for HGVs) |
Handed over for delivery December 2014 |
Gary Cooke
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Scheme |
Status |
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Brishing Lane, Maidstone (unsuitable for HGVs) |
Handed over for delivery December 2014 |
Jenny Whittle
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Scheme |
Status |
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Maidstone Road, Headcorn (highway mirror) |
Design completed December 2014 |
Paul Carter
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Scheme |
Status |
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Sharsted Lane, Bearstead (dropped Kerb) |
Handed over for delivery December 2014 |
Paulina Stockell
|
Scheme |
Status |
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West Street, Hunton (verge marker posts) |
Handed over for delivery December 2014 |
Overview of 2013/14 Schemes
Brian Clark
|
Scheme |
Status |
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To plant 1 mature tree to replace one which was felled - Parkway
|
Complete |
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KB49 Pathway resurface Old Drive to Anglesea Avenue |
Complete |
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Installation of 2 no. timber bollards – Cripple Street |
Complete |
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To reconstruct ramps either side of table top plus a 3m length of carriageway in the landing area either side of ramp feature. |
Complete |
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York Road – Replacement of post rail and fencing |
Complete |
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Straw Mill Hill – 4 no. bollards |
Complete |
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Bus Shelter replacement – Tovil Hill |
Complete |
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Installation of ‘SLOW’ road markings – Burial Ground Lane |
Complete |
Dan Daley
|
Scheme |
Status |
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To install pedestrians in road ahead lit warning signs on lamp columns either side of existing informal crossing point -Buckland Hill
|
Works Completed |
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Carry out improvements to signing – Marigold Way |
Works Completed |
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Provide down-lighting at crossing point and warning sign for traffic coming round bend from Tonbridge Rd |
Handed over for Delivery
|
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Provide Warning Sign on Upper Fant Rd for traffic travelling westwards into Hackney Rd together with SLOW marking on roadway |
Installation of SLOW marking – Complete Installation of Warning Sign - ongoing
|
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Buckland Road – Consultation with residents to improve access for emergency vehicles |
Consultation On-going |
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Palace Wood School, Ash Grove – Traffic regulation order to amend the markings outside the school |
TRO complete, awaiting installation of associated lining works |
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Bower Lane – Remove a section of parking restrictions and install further parking bays |
TRO complete, awaiting installation of associated lining works |
Eric Hotson
|
Scheme |
Status |
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New 30mph interactive speed sign – A229 by Church Green |
Complete
|
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To install timber bollards to prevent parking on the footway – Gybbon Rise |
Complete
|
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Church Hill outside Boughton Monchelsea CPS – New footpath |
Complete
|
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A229 Sutton Valance – Commission to carry out a feasibility study for a pedestrian crossing and footway link to Haven Farm |
Complete |
Gary Cooke
|
Scheme |
Status |
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Installation of timber bollards to prevent inconsiderate parking at school pick up and drop off times – Wexford Place |
Completed
|
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An additional parking bay in Buckingham Row |
Completed |
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To install Unsuitable for HGVs signage in Downswood |
Completed |
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To investigate and implement a reduced weight limit restriction of 7.5 tons on the B2163 Leeds |
Abandoned |
Ian Chittenden
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Scheme |
Status |
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Contribution for the replacement of 2 flower beds, including new trees and shrubs – Heathorn Street |
Completed
|
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To install a directional sign for Maidstone Football Club |
Completed |
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To replace or remove trees within this division |
Completed |
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St Paul’s School, Hatherall Road – Extension of school keep clear zig zag markings |
Consultation Complete. Awaiting Installation |
Jenny Whittle
|
Scheme |
Status |
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To install Unsuitable for HGVs signage – Rayners Hill |
Complete |
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To install Unsuitable for HGVs signage – A20 before the Broomhill Road junction |
Complete |
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Five Wents and Chegworth Road – Installation of signage |
Handed over for Delivery |
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To install ‘Unsuitable for HGVs’ signs in Broomfield Road and the A20 |
Complete
|
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Lenham Road, Kingswood – Installation of 2 no. bend warning signs |
Complete |
Paul Carter
|
Scheme |
Status |
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Installation of ‘Cyclists Dismount’ signs – Ragstone Road |
Completed
|
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To make a contribution to PROW for resurfacing the top 20 metres of path - Pathway KM79 in Bearsted by the BP Garage.
|
Completed
|
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Boxley Road – Lining refreshment |
Handed over for Delivery |
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Dunn Street Road – Lining refreshment |
Completed |
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Yeoman Lane – Concrete post and rail replacement |
Completed |
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Bearsted, Boxley and Bredhurst – Various works by Community Operations |
Handed Over for Delivery |
Paulina Stockell
|
Scheme |
Status |
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To install village gateway with welcome to Hunton sign, remove redundant posts, relocate existing footpath sign and install marker posts |
Complete |
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Installation of School Warning signs – Lower Road, near St Helens school |
Complete |
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Road marking improvements – various locations in East Farleigh |
Awaiting completion of road markings at Forge Lane / Dean Street. |
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Contribution towards the remedial works carried out by the Traffic Schemes Team |
Complete |
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Replacement of a multi-lingual sign in East Farleigh |
Complete |
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Sheephurst Lane – To reduce the speed limit along the entire length to 40 mph. |
Awaiting Completion |
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Dean Street – To extend the existing 30 mph. |
Handed over for delivery |
Rob Bird
|
Scheme |
Status |
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To install pedestrians in road ahead lit warning signs on lamp columns either side of existing informal crossing point -Buckland Hill |
Works Completed |
|
Carry out improvements to signing – Marigold Way |
Works Completed |
|
Provide down-lighting at crossing point and warning sign for traffic coming round bend from Tonbridge Rd |
Handed over for Delivery
|
|
Provide Warning Sign on Upper Fant Rd for traffic travelling westwards into Hackney Rd together with SLOW marking on roadway |
Installation of SLOW marking – Complete Installation of Warning Sign – ongoing |
|
Buckland Road – Consultation with residents to improve access for emergency vehicles |
Consultation On-going |
|
Palace Wood School, Ash Grove – Traffic regulation order to amend the markings outside the school |
TRO complete, awaiting installation of associated lining works |
|
Bower Lane – Remove a section of parking restrictions and install further parking bays |
TRO complete, awaiting installation of associated lining works |
Overview of 2012/13 Schemes
Gary Cooke – Maidstone South East
|
Scheme |
Status |
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B2163 Leeds – Gateway Improvements |
Complete |
Dan Daley – Maidstone Central
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Scheme |
Status |
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Newbury Ave & Allington Way – Installation of warning signage and associated carriageway markings |
Complete |
Eric Hotson – Maidstone Rural South
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Scheme |
Status |
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Marden Road, Staplehurst – Extension of 30Mph Speed Limit |
Programmed August 2014 |
Rob Bird – Maidstone Central
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Scheme |
Status |
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Newbury Ave & Allington Way – Installation of warning signage and associated carriageway markings |
Complete |
Paulina Stockell – Maidstone Rural West
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Scheme |
Status |
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St Margaret’s School, Collier Street – Installation of Interactive Sign and parking restrictions in the vicinity of St Margaret’s School |
Consultation now complete. Awaiting programming |