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25/09/2017
Work On A21 Upgrade Project Complete
Work on a major upgrade project on the A21 from Tonbridge to Pembury is now complete.
The scheme, which was delivered by Balfour Beatty on behalf of Highways England, has provided drivers with a new dual carriageway, speeding up journeys, improving safety, reducing congestion and boosting the economy.
In addition, as the project runs through an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty (AONB) new areas of heathland have been created along with new temporary fencing, new planting, noise barrier environmental fencing and four wildlife ponds.
Highways England Regional Investment Programme Director, David Haimes, said: "This is another missing link in the country's road network filled in. For decades, the single carriageway section of the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury has been a source of daily congestion, delaying drivers and frustrating business who depend on the road.
"That changes today. These A21 improvements are another great achievement for Highways England's delivery of the first Road Investment Strategy, the biggest road investment for a generation. I hope the people of Kent enjoy driving on their new improved A21."
George Pargeter, Balfour Beatty Project Director for the A21 Tonbridge to Pembury Project, said: "We are delighted to announce the completion of the A21 project, enabling the local community and travelling public to enjoy the benefits of the new dual carriageway."
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The scheme, which was delivered by Balfour Beatty on behalf of Highways England, has provided drivers with a new dual carriageway, speeding up journeys, improving safety, reducing congestion and boosting the economy.
In addition, as the project runs through an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty (AONB) new areas of heathland have been created along with new temporary fencing, new planting, noise barrier environmental fencing and four wildlife ponds.
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Highways England Regional Investment Programme Director, David Haimes, said: "This is another missing link in the country's road network filled in. For decades, the single carriageway section of the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury has been a source of daily congestion, delaying drivers and frustrating business who depend on the road.
"That changes today. These A21 improvements are another great achievement for Highways England's delivery of the first Road Investment Strategy, the biggest road investment for a generation. I hope the people of Kent enjoy driving on their new improved A21."
George Pargeter, Balfour Beatty Project Director for the A21 Tonbridge to Pembury Project, said: "We are delighted to announce the completion of the A21 project, enabling the local community and travelling public to enjoy the benefits of the new dual carriageway."
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