en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kent County Council has recently submitted a £63 million road fund application to the government for two high-priority road repair projects. The funding will be invested in the road repair of Galley Hill Road in Swanscombe—which was damaged by a landslide in April 2023—and the repair of the A299 Whitstable to Ramsgate section, a strategic route serving East Kent.

Kent County Council stated that national funding is crucial for delivering permanent solutions and helping to reconnect the local communities that use these roads. Peter Osborne, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said the funding would prevent future road closures and give local communities "confidence that these routes are safe and reliable." Osborne added: "We know how important these roads are for the people who use them every day—whether for commuting to work, running a business, or staying connected with family and friends."

According to the council, since the landslide in April 2023, communities and businesses in Swanscombe, Greenhithe, and Ebbsfleet have experienced increased traffic volumes and reduced bus services. If the road repair project application is successful, it will help remove the current 50mph speed limit on Galley Hill Road and prevent potential closures of the A299 and its intersecting routes due to the deteriorating condition of tunnels, bridges, and embankments.

Both road repair projects will be assessed as part of the government's "Structures Fund" process, with final business case details to be submitted later this year. Peter Osborne said the council has made "a strong case" for securing this road repair funding, adding: "I hope the government will see how important this is for Kent's communities."

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