A228 Leybourne and West Malling Bypass
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Scheme Outline
A new road to carry the A228 around Leybourne and an upgrade of the West Malling bypass, relieving the congested Castle Way and providing an improved connection to the M20. The new road will be dual carriageway, with a grade separated junction at the A20.
Project Statistics
- Cost
- £28m
- Finance
- Kent County Council/private developer
- Estimated duration of works
- 2005-2007
- Length of new road
- Unknown
Progress
- March 2005
- Approval has now been granted for the new road.
- June 2005
- Construction is now well underway, with earthworks visible south of the M20.
- October 2006
- Work is complete and the road open.
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With thanks to Martin A228, Rob Bollen, Tony Frost and Gerry McKenna for his help towards this page.
