This year, KCC’s highways team delivered 1.075 million square metres of road surface improvements – equivalent to around 150 Wembley Stadium pitches – at a cost of around £30 million.
The programme included:
- 200,000 m² of tarmac renewal
- 50,000 m² of concrete road maintenance
- 825,000 m² of surface preservation
Some 60 sites across Kent have been resurfaced this year, including:
- A249 Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone
- A227 Gravesend Road, Tonbridge & Malling
- B260 Green Street Green Road, Dartford
- A20 London Road, Sevenoaks
A further 10 sites are set to be resurfaced by the end of March 2026.
In addition to the resurfacing works, a total of 98 preservation treatment schemes were completed. These preventative works seal and protect the road surface, helping to stop water damage and potholes before they start. This approach keeps roads in better condition for longer and reduces the need for expensive repairs later on.
“Our teams have worked hard this year to deliver around 160 road renewal and preservation schemes, making journeys safer and smoother for everyone.”
Peter Osborne, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "Our teams have worked hard this year to deliver around 160 road renewal and preservation schemes, making journeys safer and smoother for everyone. A big thank you to our fantastic KCC Highways teams and our contractors, GW Highways and Amey – their careful planning and focus on quality have been essential to getting this work done."
