Three Highways schemes for Crockenhill

Three schemes paid for from my Member Highway Fund have recently been implemented in Crockenhill.

Local residents and the Parish Council were concerned about the western side of Daltons Road, where the verge has been weakened and there was a risk of cars that pulled in to pass others not seeing the drop into the neighbouring field. After two site meetings, Kent Highways proposed bollards as a solution (other options, such as a bund, were considered) and these have now been installed at a cost of £1,500.

A safety barrier on Broadway, on the old Anchor in Hope site, had long been damaged and has now been replaced at a cost of £200.

Finally, the Parish Council asked for a salt bin to be installed near the Fruiterers Arms in Eynsford Road. This was done in time for the current cold snap at a cost of £350.

Hopefully all these schemes will deliver real benefits to Crockenhill residents. The biggest scheme for the village is the set of safety measures at the junction of Main Road, Cray Road and Broadway (see my post of 11 October). Kent Highways officers have come up with new proposals and these will be discussed at the Parish Council meeting on the 13th.