Eynsford resurfacing and the Kent Test

The resurfacing works in High Street in Eynsford - between the Baptist Church and Mill Lane - are due to go ahead. That is the good news.

Less good news is the timing. The works were due to be carried out over the summer holidays (post of 31 March), which would have made obvious sense. However, delays built in in getting a contract (covering a wide range of works) agreed between Kent Highways and a contractor.  The works will now take place over night on 8 and 9 September - just before the Kent Test on 10 September.

When I was alerted to this, I contacted Kent Highways in an effort to get the date moved but have to admit that this proved unsuccessful.  The resurfacing timetable is full until the arrival of winter makes it impossible to carry out works, so that moving the date is, it appears, not an option; and not carrying out the works at all would leave the road in a vulnerable condition before winter even started. 

I did seek to get some assurance that the impact would not be too disruptive on those children living nearby and about to take the Kent Test. This is, after all, already a stressful time for them and for their families. I am told that the noisiest works will take place on the first night, and in the earlier parts of the evening. It should not, I am told, be a case of loud noises going on all night, both nights. If I get further information, I will update on this blog.