Mirrors to warn of approaching traffic are to be proposed for the George bend in Church Street, Shoreham, on a trial basis. They will be paid for from my Member Highway Fund.
Last year saw extensive debate in Shoreham - including a public meeting in the village, which I chaired - on traffic issues. Opinion was deeply divided on proposals for yellow lines at several sites, and ultimately the Sevenoaks Joint Transportation Board voted to put in yellow lines at the corner of Crown Road and High Street (see post of 9 March) but not in other locations such as the George bend.
At around the same time Kent Highways reviewed its stance on the use of mirrors to help drivers and pedestrians see vehicles approaching round a corner. Highways had not previously been supportive of such mirrors, but changed its policy late last year. I have therefore proposed that mirrors be installed at the George bend as a way of helping tackle safety concerns through a means other than yellow lines.
The Parish Council is in favour of this proposal, while keen to see the details of how it works in practice. Kent Highways is therefore moving quickly to consult residents affected by the installation of the mirrors, and hopes to go ahead soon. This would be for a six month trial period.
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