Combined Member Grant (Highways) programme update for the Maidstone District.
The following schemes are those, which have been approved for funding by both the relevant Member and by Roger Wilkin, Director of Highways, Transportation and Waste. The list only includes schemes, which are
· in design, or
· at consultation stage, or
· about to be programmed, or
· have recently been completed on site.
The list is up to date as of 15th April 2016.
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, or
· highway studies, or
· traffic/non-motorised user surveys funded by Members, or
· requests for tree planting to be funded by Members
More information on the schemes listed below can be found via Kent Gateway the online database for all Combined Member Grant schemes and studies, or by contacting the Traffic and Safety Engineer for the Combined Member Grant (Maidstone).
Paul Carter
Details of Scheme |
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15 – MHF-MA-132 The Cut, Bredhurst.
This very narrow road is being converted to a one–way road from The Street to Forge Lane. Traffic regulation order and associated signage will be required. |
Design and TRO progressing |
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Brian Clark
Details of Scheme |
Status |
15-MHF-MA-24 Cumberland Avenue, Shepway |
In progress
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The scheme includes the provision of parking bays, the installation of fencing and the removal of bollards, the upgrade of lighting and the extension of the existing verge area, together with associated drainage.
The detailed design is currently in preparation.
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15-MHF-MA-25 Farleigh Hill, Tovil |
In progress
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The scheme includes the provision of an informal drop kerb crossing on the footway outside the Tile Centre to allow pedestrians to cross to Lidl if they come down from Tesco. The works will require infringement of private land and KCC Legal team is currently in discussion with the landowner with regards to the purchase of a small strip of land. Design work is complete.
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15-MHF-MA-51 Pheasant Lane, Maidstone |
In progress
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The scheme involves moving the existing fence and bike inhibitor from its current location and relocating it further south to align with the boundary of the woodland to prevent vehicle access to a track.
Works to be ordered in 2016/17.
Note: Costs need further clarification prior to works
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15-MHF-MA-78 Cripple Street, Maidstone
Proposal for waiting restrictions to deter parking near junction of Warnford Gardens.
Proposed traffic order was advertised in March 2016 and the County Council has received no objections. Order to be implemented in 2016/17.
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In progress
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15-MHF-MA-79 Plains Avenue, Maidstone
Proposal for waiting restrictions to deter parking near junction of A229 Loose Road.
Proposed traffic order was advertised in March 2016 and the County Council has received no objections. Order to be implemented in 2016/17.
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In progress |
Brian Clark, continued
15-MHF-MA-107 Dean Street
Proposal to extend 30mph Speed limit from Farleigh Hill to Dean Street.
Scheme design and traffic regulation order in preparation.
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In progress |
15-MHF-MA–116 Park Way
Proposal to formalise existing School Keep Clear marking and provide signage.
Scheme design and traffic regulation order in preparation.
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In Progress |
15-MHF-MA-118 Northumberland Road
Proposal to investigate 7.5 tonne environmental weight limit order and signage.
Member advised of scope of scheme and likely cost.
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Complete |
Dan Daley and Rob Bird
Details of Scheme |
Status |
15-MHF-MA-127 Stagshaw Close Parking Restrictions |
In progress
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To provide two ‘School Keep Clear’ road markings with TRO and single yellow line parking restrictions. The hours that the parking restrictions will apply has been agreed with the school and the TRO has been processed. The lining is now ordered.
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15-MHF-MA-133 Old Tovil Road pedestrian crossing
Feasibility study into a pedestrian crossing on Postley Road/ Hayle Road in the vicinity of the Old Tovil Road junction.
Study in preparation.
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In progress |
15-MHF-MA-135 Leafy Lane pedestrian crossing
Feasibility study into a pedestrian crossing on Leafy Lane.
Study in preparation.
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In progress |
Bower Lane, Maidstone – amendment to completed scheme |
In progress
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Proposed TRO to remove a 20 metre length of parking bay located at the junction with Evelyn Close to allow the refuse lorry and other large vehicles to navigate the turn into Evelyn Road. Vehicles parked in the bays currently severely restrict turning movements for all vehicles, but especially large goods vehicles. Formal consultation is complete. Three objections and no letters of support were received. The objectors have been contacted and a report is being prepared for the Director.
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Eric Hotson
Details of Scheme |
Status |
15-MHF-MA-126 - A229 Staplehurst
Traffic Regulation Order for Speed Limit extension south of Staplehurst on A229 together with implementation of double white line system to deter overtaking near Knoxbridge and associated signage.
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Design in progress, TRO to be advertised 22 April 2016 |
15-MHF-MA-58 – Chart Sutton |
TRO process for both issues now complete |
Traffic Regulation Orders for 30mph limit extension and yellow lines to deter parking close to junction and associated signage. |
Gary Cooke
Details of Scheme |
Status |
15-MHF-MA- 68 Worcester Road, Maidstone |
In progress |
Site investigation and design for the provision of off road grasscrete parking areas.
The site investigation is complete and the scheme objective was changed to revoke the existing verge parking TRO and implement bollards if required, to protect verges. The TRO was advertised 25 March 2016 |
Jenny Whittle
Details of Scheme |
Status |
15-MHF-MA-26 Maidstone Road, Headcorn |
TRO & signage complete |
Proposed TRO to reduce the existing 50 mph speed limit to 40 mph. Formal consultation is complete with signage works planned for early February |
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15-MHF-MA-13 Faversham Road through Wichling and Lenham Road, Kingswood |
TRO & signage complete |
Proposed TRO to reduce the existing speed limits at both locations to 30 mph. Formal consultation is complete with works to implement signage ordered for Wichling. The Lenham Road, Kingswood 30mph TRO progress has been deferred. |
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15-MHF-MA-27 Detling Village |
TRO advertised on 1st April 2016 |
Proposed TRO to implement a prohibition of motorised vehicles in the Village (except access). Work has commenced on the production of the TRO and draft designs have been provided for review by the Member. Design now finalised and consultation underway. |
Paulina Stockell
Details of Scheme |
Status |
15-MHF-MA-35 Tonbridge Road, Teston
Pedestrian crossing feasibility study completed. Further scheme to develop a design for a centre island immediately to the west of the junction with Church Street will be proposed for 2016/17.
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In progress
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15-MHF-MA-36 B2079 Goudhurst Road, Marden |
Complete |
Proposed advisory 20 miles per hour speed limit and other upgrades on approaches to Marden Primary School.
Outline design in preparation.
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15-MHF-MA-37 West Street, Hunton
Proposed advisory 20 miles per hour speed limit and other upgrades on the approach to Hunton Primary School.
Outline design in preparation.
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In progress |
15-MHF-MA-38 Lower Street/Station Hill junction improvements |
In progress |
The scheme was previously looked at several years ago and work is being undertaken to review existing designs and new options with a view to moving the scheme forward.
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