Kent County Council (KCC) is consulting on proposals to make the amendments on the roads around the QEQM Hospital in Margate.

The adjustments, if approved will include:

• A new bus and taxi lane on Ramsgate Road on the southbound approach to the junction;
• Removal of the uncontrolled crossing outside Lesters Pub and Restaurant to accommodate the new bus and taxi lane;
• An extension of the northbound right turn lane to enable buses, and other vehicles, to access the lane earlier;
• A new left turn filter phase at the QEQM Hospital signalised junction;
• A new footpath link to help improve access for pedestrians and other scheme ideas;
• Replacing the signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on the northern arm of the QEQM Hospital junction to counter balance the removal of the uncontrolled crossing.

KCC’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Neil Baker, said: “The Thanet Loop Bus Service was identified as a priority project following an analysis of passenger numbers, congestion hotspots and bus operator feedback.

“We are bringing these proposals forward in the hope that they will deliver better journeys for bus passengers and encourage more people to discover the connectivity public transport can offer.”

The public consultation opened on Friday 5^th July and closes on Monday 29^th July.

Visit www.kent.gov.uk/thanetloop to have your say.

If you have any questions regarding these proposals, need a hard copy of any of the consultation material or any support taking part in the consultation, please email thanetloopimprovementproject@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 418 181.

Anyone requiring the consultation material in another format or language should email: alternativeformats@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 421 553.

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