As I posted back in February, the installation of yellow lines in front of Alton Cottages was to be followed by a number of additional measures to reinforce their effect.
Some of these have now been carried out. Additional bollards have been installed - on both the Alton Cottages side of the road, and at the dropped kerb near the junction with Priory Lane - to prevent vehicles mounting the pavement, presenting a hazard to children and parents, and also blocking a key crossing point. A sign warning approaching drivers of pedestrians crossing at this point has also been installed. Now Kent Highways has issued a Statement of Works notice that the pavements of either side of this same stretch of road will be resurfaced. Hopefully this will make areas such as the footpath in front of Alton Cottages, currently in poor condition, much more usable for parents and children as part of a good route to school.
Some other plans, such as possible bollards installation further south in the village, need more work, but these measures represent a modest but useful further step forward.
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