A259 Palmarsh to Dymchurch Redoubt - new shared use cycle and footway

Consultation has concluded

From 9 December 2020 to 19 January 2021, we carried out a consultation to get feedback on this scheme as part of the Kent Active Travel programme. A total of 193 responses were received. Out of these 187 were in favour of the proposed scheme and the benefits it would bring to the area.

The scheme does not require any further detailed design so will go ahead as previously proposed.

The scheme will create a safe and attractive 1.5km long cycle route along the A259 between Palmarsh to Dymchurch Redoubt, providing a missing link in the Cinque Ports Cycleway. The new route will provide access to railway stations, schools and residential areas to the north and south. It also serves leisure trips and provides an active travel option for the new housing at the Martello Lakes site.

Next steps

Construction on Part 1 on the Dymchurch Road from junction with Nickolls Road up to the start of The Redoubt is planned to start on the 15 November for 20 weeks. KCC is hoping to construct Part 2, around The Redoubt in 2022 once a land agreement has been confirmed.

Read our newsletter to find out more about the scheme and the Cinque Ports cycle route.

From 9 December 2020 to 19 January 2021, we carried out a consultation to get feedback on this scheme as part of the Kent Active Travel programme. A total of 193 responses were received. Out of these 187 were in favour of the proposed scheme and the benefits it would bring to the area.

The scheme does not require any further detailed design so will go ahead as previously proposed.

The scheme will create a safe and attractive 1.5km long cycle route along the A259 between Palmarsh to Dymchurch Redoubt, providing a missing link in the Cinque Ports Cycleway. The new route will provide access to railway stations, schools and residential areas to the north and south. It also serves leisure trips and provides an active travel option for the new housing at the Martello Lakes site.

Next steps

Construction on Part 1 on the Dymchurch Road from junction with Nickolls Road up to the start of The Redoubt is planned to start on the 15 November for 20 weeks. KCC is hoping to construct Part 2, around The Redoubt in 2022 once a land agreement has been confirmed.

Read our newsletter to find out more about the scheme and the Cinque Ports cycle route.