East Kent Access phase 1
| The objective is to improve access to the existing and
future development at Pfizer, to encourage development in the
Sandwich Corridor between Sandwich and the old Richborough power
station. It aims to support the development of Kent International
Airport as a regional airport, and to improve safety and the
quality of life for Cliffs End residents. Transport improvements
are fundamental to raising the economic performance and quality of
life for East Kent.
East Kent Access consists of two major phases. Phase 1
described here and Phase 2 described separately
Phase 1 consisted of:
- Phase 1A - a new link road between Pfizer roundabout on the
A256 Sandwich Bypass around the southern curtilage of Pfizer to a
new roundabout on Ramsgate Road.
- Phase 1B - the improvement of A256 Sandwich Bypass between the
Stour viaduct and Ramsgate Road roundabout to dual carriageway
standard.
- Phase 1C - the improvement of the A256 between Ramsgate Road
roundabout and the old Richborough power station site (Ebbsfleet
Lane) to dual carriageway standard.
The scheme was primarily funded by £18m from Government through
the Local Transport Plan but with a contribution from Pfizer and
top up funding from the County Council. |
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