FAQs

The design has been revised following public feedback, traffic modelling and safety assessments. Changes include revised junction layouts, shared toucan crossings instead of some segregated crossings, retaining the right-turn waiting area at Horns Cross and adding benches and cycle stands.

Traffic modelling showed that major changes there could result in unacceptable queues. The junction would therefore remain largely as it is, with smaller changes to support safer walking and cycling.

A floating bus stop has a cycle lane running behind the passenger waiting area. Passengers cross the cycle lane using a raised zebra crossing, where pedestrians and bus passengers have priority.

New double yellow lines, defined parking bays and an overnight lorry parking restriction are proposed. The overnight restriction would apply from midnight to 7am and from 8pm to midnight.

There are several lorry parks near the A226 London Road, including United Truck Stop, Tovizi & Mervo Trans Limited and Revesz Trans Limited on Manor Way, Swanscombe.

Yes. Eleven existing parking spaces would be removed: seven near Sanderling Way and four near St Clements Way Roundabout. 

Five new parking spaces would be created 30 metres west of property number 180. 

The proposals also include marked parking bays and waiting restrictions intended to address inappropriate lorry and footway parking.

Existing disabled parking provision would be maintained. Feedback from the consultation will also help inform consideration of additional disabled parking spaces.

Yes. Access to residential properties and businesses would be maintained, with dropped kerbs provided where needed.

Traffic modelling predicts that the proposed junction changes would increase average vehicle journey times along the route by around 30 seconds.

Proposals include improved crossings, continuous footways, tactile paving, fewer trip hazards, clearer footways and new benches. The Equality Impact Assessment also identifies possible concerns, including potential conflict at shared areas and floating bus stops, which would be considered as the design develops.

The current estimated cost is £2.5 million. The final cost would be confirmed once the design has been finalised and a decision is made to proceed. If the scheme proceeds, KCC would apply to Active Travel England for construction funding. Any funding awarded would be ring-fenced for active travel improvements and could not be spent on other projects.

All responses will be analysed and summarised in a consultation report. The feedback is expected to be presented to the Dartford Joint Transportation Board before the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport decides how to proceed.

Separate legal consultations would be needed for proposed changes such as the speed limit, parking or loading restrictions and prohibited movements.

A construction date has not been confirmed. If the scheme goes ahead, the detailed design would be finalised and construction funding sought. Separate statutory consultations would also take place on any required Traffic Regulation Orders.