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Rochester Esplanade improvements
Historic Esplanade gets revamp
Rochester Esplanade, one of the most attractive and historic
stretches of riverside road in Medway, is receiving strengthening
work to the river wall that will result in improvements for both
road users and pedestrians.
The Esplanade runs past the birthplace of many famous flying
boats made by Short Brothers in their factory where the modern
flats now stand.
The wall that supports the southern section of road above the
river's edge is being strengthened with new supports to ensure its
future safety. At the same time, the footway on the river side of
the road will be widened, creating better access for
pedestrians.
The work is necessary because the existing riverside retaining
wall is becoming weaker and needs reinforcing. This third phase of
work continues from the end of the Phase 2 work, completed in May
2010, opposite Mayflower House and continues towards Hathaway
Court.
The special silent piling techniques that were successfully used
on Phases 1 and 2 are being used to keep the noise levels to a
minimum for nearby residents. During the work, the road between
Valetta Way and Hathaway Court will be subject to single-lane
working, with temporary traffic signals. The footway alongside the
river through the site will be closed but the footway on the
opposite side of the road will remain open. Delays to traffic are
expected to be minimal.
This phase of the refurbishment started in October 2010 and is
programmed for completion by March 2011.
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