Kent County Council (KCC), working in partnership with Dartford Borough Council and Stone Town Council, is launching a public consultation on a proposed active travel scheme along a 1.4-mile section of London Road between the Cotton Lane junction and St Clements Way Roundabout.
The proposals aim to create safer and more accessible routes linking Stone with Dartford town centre, Greenhithe and Ebbsfleet, while supporting healthier journeys, reducing congestion and pollution, and helping to lower carbon emissions.
The scheme has been developed following feedback received during a Dartford Borough Council consultation in 2024 and includes a range of measures to improve conditions for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
Key proposals include:
- New cycle lanes on both sides of London Road.
- Improved and wider footways, including continuous footways across side roads.
- Seven new signal-controlled toucan crossings
- New parallel zebra crossings - similar to a standard zebra crossing but includes a separate cycle route alongside the pedestrian crossing.
- Eight floating bus stops designed to improve safety for cyclists and bus passengers.
- New trees, landscaping and rain gardens to improve the local environment.
- Six new benches and 20 cycle stands.
- A consistent 30mph speed limit along the entire route.
- Clearly defined parking bays and waiting restrictions to reduce issues such as inappropriate lorry and pavement parking.
- A new 27 metre bus lane and changes to some junction layouts to improve safety and traffic flow.
The current layout of the Oak Road junction
Five new parking spaces would be created along the route, while 11 existing spaces would be removed where required to accommodate safety improvements.
KCC received £100,000 from Active Travel England's Local Transport Fund to develop the scheme design. The project is currently estimated to cost £2.5 million. If the scheme goes ahead, KCC will finalise the detailed design and confirm the full cost before applying to Active Travel England for construction funding.
Following the consultation, feedback will be reviewed to help inform decisions on how the project should proceed.
“We want to hear from people who regularly use the road before any decisions are made, so I would encourage people to take a look at the proposals and share their views”
Spencer Dixon, KCC's Deputy Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "London Road is an important route connecting homes, schools, shops, businesses and public transport so it's vital that it works safely and effectively for everyone who uses it.
“We are proposing changes to make better use of the existing space, including improved pathways, new cycle lanes, safer crossings, more greenery, and changes to parking and speed limits. We want to hear from people who regularly use the road before any decisions are made, so I would encourage people to take a look at the proposals and share their views."
Drop-in events
You can come and talk to us about the proposals and ask questions at either of our two drop-in events. If you have any accessibility requirements, please get in touch and let us know in advance.
Both events will be held at: Stone Pavilion, Hayes Road, Stone, Greenhithe, DA9 9DS
- Thursday 1 October, 1pm to 4pm
- Tuesday 13 October, 5pm to 7pm
Share your views on the proposals by completing the online questionnaire: www.kent.gov.uk/londonroadstone
The consultation closes at midnight on Monday 2 November 2026.
