New crossing to improve access to health services
Kent County CouncilA new road crossing is being constructed in a Kent town to improve access to health services.
The new puffin crossing and footway is being installed in Maidstone on the western side of Hermitage Lane, providing easier access to the West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre.
The project is a partnership between Kent County Council and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and is funded by Active Travel England.
Work began on 12 January and is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete.
Spencer Dixon, the council's deputy cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "This project is a great example of how we can work with partners to deliver real benefits for the community."
The work includes upgrading existing streetlights and improving bus stops in the area.
Rachel Jones, director of strategy, planning and partnerships at the trust, said "We have been working closely with local partners to improve travel options for our staff, patients and visitors, and we're pleased work on the new pedestrian crossing is under way, making it safer and easier to cross Hermitage Lane."
Working hours will be 7am to 6pm, with some overnight road closures required during the project.
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