National Highways defers works for exams

Roger Gough, leader of Kent County Council said the works were "causing concern"

National Highways has deferred some planned roadworks in Kent after concerns were raised about delays to students taking exams.

Planned works to the A21 southbound off slip and the A26 southbound overbridge had started on 29 April but were halted two days later and deferred until July.

Roger Gough, leader of Kent County Council, said the works were "causing concern" about potentially delaying students set to take exams in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

National Highways said it had agreed to postpone the works and added "we hope this will ease the concerns raised".

'Relief'

The works are part of a wider scheme to renew and make safe the Quarry Hill Road bridge.

Mr Gough said he was "very appreciative" of the agency's willingness to address their concerns.

He said: "This will hopefully come as a relief to many concerned students and families."

There will still be traffic management measures on the A21 northbound as planned next week but this is not expected to impact morning journeys to school.