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Highway Maintenance

The pathways and roads in the District are maintained by Kent Highway Services who are responsible for the following services:
 

• Report a problem

  If you notice a problem on one of our roads, you can report it online or by telephone at any time on 08458 247 800.

  
  
• Maintaining Kent's roads
  Kent has one of the largest and most heavily used road networks in the country. Kent Highways need to carefully and regularly maintain it to keep road users safe, and traffic moving.
  
  
• Bridges and structures
  There are 2,800 bridges that are owned by Kent Highways and 1,200 owned by others. These structures include bridges, subways, culverts, gantries, tunnels, viaducts, and retaining walls and footbridges.
  
  
• Streets and pavements
  Kent County Council regularly and carefully maintain streets and pavements to improve and maintain road safety, and ensure smooth traffic flow.
  
  
• Bad weather conditions
  Kent Highways work hard to keep roads safe and traffic moving during bad weather.
  
  
• Obstructions
  If there is an obstruction on the road please report it so that it can be cleared.
  
• Roadworks and road closures
  Database of current roadworks to help avoid any delays to your journey.
  
  
• Trees, hedges and verges
  Kent Highways inspect and maintain trees, hedges and verges to keep the highway safe, clear and attractive.

Contact

Transport Policy Team, Kent County Council, Invicta House, County Hall, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XX

Tel: 08458 247 800

Email: transport.policy@kent.gov.uk

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