Kent County Council has launched a consultation that could see the reduction of the speed limit on Upper Haysden Lane in Tonbridge.

Currently this stretch of road is partly 40mph and partly the national speed limit. If approved, following the consultation, the proposed change would bring the speed limit down to 30mph from the junction with Masefield Way to south of the A21 overpass to include the access to the Nexus School.

The KCC cabinet member for highways and transport, Michael Payne, said: "The decision to change the speed limit comes following a planning application at the Nexus School with a road safety audit recommending the existing speed limit be reduced down to 40mph.

"Following feedback, I am pleased to say that Kent Highways officers have instead proposed a 30mph scheme and intend to provide new ‘school’ warning signs to advise drivers on approach from the south to be aware of children crossing in this area.”

The new consultation closes on February 22.

Responses can be made here.

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