Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District
Call for action at crash spot
Another nasty crash in Littlebourne is further evidence that urgent action is needed on the A257 to improve road safety, say campaigners.
A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage of the latest incident, which happened just before 8.30am on Monday, July 6, and involved three cars - one of which was left on its side. The road was closed in the village centre as police, paramedics and firefighters worked at the scene.
It is the most recent in a spate of collisions on the busy route in recent years, which campaigners have long been pressing Kent County Council to address. Parish councillor Mick Giles, who also sits on the A257 road safety group, said the latest accident is more evidence that action must be taken. “These collisions are happening on such a regular basis now that something has to be done,” he said.
“Traffic and these accidents are seriously impacting on the environment and the quality of life not only of residents in this village but for all along the A257 and the situation is getting worse.
“It’s about time KCC recognised this and took some action to alleviate the effect this is having on the lives of residents along the A257.
“We were promised the 30mph speed limit would be moved 100 yards further up the hill, but that hasn’t happened. “Also the access to the new development in the village has caused the traffic calming kerb extensions to be moved, without consulting us, meaning they are all but useless now.”
A KCC spokesman said: “KCC met with Littlebourne Parish Council to discuss amendments to the existing 30mph speed limit. The parish indicated they would be willing to help fund works to extend the limit further along the A257 towards Canterbury. Discussions are still ongoing.”