Kent County Council (KCC) is inviting residents, businesses and road users to have their say on proposed highway improvements along Shorncliffe Road in Folkestone.

The consultation focuses on the section between Bathurst Road and Earls Avenue, where KCC is proposing a range of changes to make it safer and easier for people to cross the road and travel through the area on foot or bicycle.

The proposals have been developed in response to requests from local residents and councillors to improve accessibility for pedestrians.

Shorncliffe Road is a busy and important route, connecting residential neighbourhoods, education settings and the town centre. However, the road, along with some of the side roads, are relatively wide which can make crossing difficult. Although there are already several traffic islands, these are not located where pedestrians need them most.

In some places, visibility is restricted, and high kerbs create additional challenges for people with mobility impairments or pushchairs.

KCC is therefore proposing a package of improvements designed to make crossing points safer, more visible and easier to use.

Peter Osborne, KCC’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport said: 

“We have listened to feedback from residents and local councillors who want to see improvements along Shorncliffe Road. These proposals are about making the area safer and more accessible for everyone, particularly pedestrians and those who may find crossing the road more challenging.”

If the scheme is taken forward, it is expected to cost around £170,000 and would be funded though money KCC received from the Department for Transport.

Work is expected to take between eight to 10 weeks, and traffic management measures may be required, such as road closures, temporary traffic lights or overnight working.

The consultation will run for six weeks from the 27 May to 7 July 2026.

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