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08/02/2023

Further Roadworks To Take Place In Ashford

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Kent County Council (KCC) has announced further roadworks are to take place in Ashford.

Roadworks have been underway since 01 November to make the Ashford Shared Space more resistant to damage in the future and more accessible.

Six weeks of work will begin in Lower High Street from 13 February between the junctions for North Street and Wellesley Road.

The road will be closed throughout to ensure everyone's safety however pavements will stay open so people can access businesses.

The existing cobble surface will be removed from the road and parking and loading bays with new drainage kerbs and gullies installed before a new surface is laid.
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Contractors will then reset, repair and re-grout the areas of Yorkstone, replace missing bollards and address areas where tree roots have caused significant damage.

KCC's Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, David Brazier, said: "I am pleased that by working collaboratively with Ashford Borough Council, we will be able to maximise the advantage we have in completing roadworks in the area to minimise disruption as far as possible.

"Once complete, the area will be more resistant to damage in the future and more accessible.

"It is important that we minimise disruption as far as possible so, while we had planned to complete these works in the years to come anyway, we have a golden opportunity to take advantage of being in the area.

"I would like to thank local businesses for their patience while we continue to carry out this work."

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) has liaised with market traders to offer them an alternative location to trade while the works take place in nearby Middle Row.

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