Too many people have been killed or seriously injured on this
stretch of road between the Sandwich roundabout and Gobery Hill,
Wingham.
According to Crashmap UK, from 2019-2024 there have been 2 fatal,
10 serious, and 18 slight traffic incidents recorded and we know of
at least one more fatality and numerous other incidents since, an
unacceptably high level which should be subject to Kent County
Council’s “Vision Zero” strategy aimed at
reducing fatalities and life-changing injuries on Kent’s
roads to zero by 2050.
Drivers go too fast or carry out dangerous overtaking manoeuvres
daily with sometimes devastating consequences and pedestrians have
been knocked off their feet as vehicles pass too close through
Shatterling causing a suction effect.
PC 11454 Bowler has supplied the following quote: “As the local Beat Officer for Wingham and Ash, I would support any speed reduction or safety measure on the A257 which may reduce the potential of future collisions. Any decision would of course be handled by KCC, but I am happy to be contacted by them in relation to this and assist with any future decision process."
We urge KCC to act.
This ePetition runs from 19/05/2026 to 19/08/2026.
166 people have signed this ePetition.