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Bridge to cut commuting time
THE Maidstone gyratory is a recognised congestion and air quality hotspot within Maidstone town centre.
Located at the point where the A20, A26, A229
and A249 routes meet and cross the River Med- way, the scheme aims to reduce journey distances and travel times and help the regeneration of the western riverside. The gyratory system sees up to 5,800 vehicles
in the morning peak period alone. Kent County Council has developed plans that
involve the construction of two additional north- bound lanes on the eastern side of the River Med- way, with new junctions controlled by traffic signals. This will help northbound traffic on the A229 to
avoid the existing gyratory system. The scheme is supported by the South East Local Growth Fund and £1.14m from Maidstone
Borough Council. The scheme includes: construction of two additional northbound lanes; new junctions controlled by traffic signals; renewed directional signage; construction of re-aligned traffic islands; the clock to remain in its current position. The total cost of the scheme is £5.74m and is
expected to increase the capacity of the overall junction by some 10-20% in both the morning and evening peak periods. This will result in the re- duction of delay of some25%to drivers using the gyratory. The objective is to reduce congestion and im-
prove journey time reliability by providing an ad- ditional two lanes in a northbound direction from
BishopsWay towards Fairmeadow. This will allow vehicles to travel in amore direct
route and not have to negotiate the bridges gyra- tory system. In conjunction with the traffic improvements,
the lower High Street at its junction with Bishops Way will be enhanced to connect the river to the shopping area to make it a more attractive envi- ronment for both visitors and residents. Two existing subways will be permanently
closed, one at Bishops Way and the other at Fairmeadow. This is to reduce the potential flooding of the adjacent businesses and properties. Visit
www.kent.gov.uk/maidstonebridges for more information.
Maidstone Bridges Roadworks
Start June 2016 Work will be taking place to improve traffic flow through Maidstone via the A229
The Maidstone Bridges Gyratory is a recognised congestion and air quality hotspot within Maidstone Town Centre. We have developed plans that involve the construction of two additional northbound lanes on the eastern side of the River Medway, with new junctions controlled by traffic signals. This will help northbound traffic on the A229 to avoid the existing gyratory system. This should reduce journey distances and travel times and help the regeneration of the western riverside. Delays are expected during the works, so we advise that all residents, commuters and businesses that travel in or through Maidstone consider their travel options, plan ahead and allow extra time.
Kent.gov.uk/maidstonebridges @maidstonebridge
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Maidstone South May 2016
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