SC 19009 — A249 Bearstead Road Maidstone Major Infrastructure Improvements

Descriptions

The A249 forms a strategic link between the M2 and M20 motorways with Maidstone.The scheme proposes to significantly upgrade 2 junctions and widen the link between them on the Local Road Network close to M20 Junction 7 in Maidstone and install Smart Technology on the A249 Bearsted Road, a local strategic link into Maidstone. Capacity and traffic flow will be improved so that the increased traffic volume from the Kent Medical Campus Enterprise Zone can be accommodated. This is a key employment site for the county and will create 3 000 highly skilled jobs, including specialised research and development — an area key to boosting productivity. The scheme has been designed to also cater for housing growth in the town of 1 500 homes and will support the redevelopment of the adjacent Newnham Court Shopping Village. The scheme will also include the enhancement and part signalisation to the M20 J7, which is fully funded by developer contributions.