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