Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on outline design options being developed to improve the road and junction alignment at Kent Street, Mereworth. A recommendation is sought to endorse the proposals for Officers to develop an affordable option that is also supported by the landowner.

The report of the Head of Transportation, Kent County Council, provided an update on the development of outline design options to improve the road and junction alignment at Kent Street, Mereworth.  The Board was reminded that funds for ‘Local Traffic Management and Calming’ had been secured through a S106 agreement in respect of Kings Hill.  Details of four options aimed at improving visibility at the Kent Street junction with the A228 were set out in the report and Members expressed a preference for Option 4. It was noted that this option, at an estimated scheme cost of between £1,000,000 to £1,200,000, exceeded the funding of £826,609 available for the design and construction of the Kent Street improvements. It was acknowledged that a phased approach could be adopted if further funding became available. The Board was advised that negotiations with the landowner were at an early stage and would require further, detailed consideration.  The Board requested that the local County and Borough Members and Parish Councils be consulted on the detailed design. 

RESOLVED:  That

(1)   the options outlined in the report be noted and approval be given to progress Option 4 as the preferred option to detailed design, pending land negotiations; and

(2)   a report on the detailed design be submitted to a future meeting of the Joint Transportation Board.