Kent A-road set to have more than 65m of double yellow lines painted

Tunbridge Wells: The main route through town may soon have over 65m of double yellow lines. This section of the A26 runs from East Sussex, through the town center, and leads to nearby areas like St John’s and Tonbridge.

Kent County Council is looking to add these double yellow lines. They’ve started a consultation and made a Traffic Regulation Order. The plan is to replace single yellow lines on the west side of London Road with double yellow lines.

The new lines will stretch 65m in a northerly direction, connecting with existing double yellow lines. This area is near the busy High Street entrance and White Bear Passage.

Residents can share their thoughts on this proposal. The consultation runs for 24 days and ends on February 24 at noon. The council wants to hear from everyone, whether they support or oppose the changes.

The goal is to improve safety for all road users and reduce accidents. The council believes this will make the road easier to navigate for pedestrians and vehicles alike.

Double yellow lines mean no waiting or parking. However, you can stop briefly to load or unload heavy items. Blue Badge holders can usually park on double yellows for up to three hours, but they must display their badge clearly.

If there are short yellow lines on the kerb, loading is not allowed at any time. Even with a Blue Badge, you must follow loading restrictions.

The single yellow lines outside Dylan Miles will also be replaced with double yellow lines, extending for another 65m up the road.

If you want to share your opinion, explain how the changes might affect local traffic. You can fill out a form online or write to the Senior Parking and Traffic Regulation Officer at Kent County Council.