Dover Cycle Route Consultation Closes Monday to Improve Safety

Time is running out for residents to have a final say on plans for a new cycle route linking Dover Priory railway station with the town centre.

The public consultation regarding the project officially closes at midnight on Monday.

Kent County Council (KCC) drew up the proposals to establish a safer route for cyclists and pedestrians while simultaneously improving connections between the station, the town centre, the seafront, and Dover Docks. According to the council, providing a route away from the A256 was determined to be the safest and most suitable option.

The Proposed Route Avoids the Busy York Street Roundabout

The proposed path provides an alternative to the busy York Street/Priory Road roundabout. KCC noted that the roundabout has experienced a number of collisions over several years, including incidents involving cyclists. Although safety improvements were completed at the roundabout junction in 2025, the council acknowledged that many people still find it difficult to cycle through it.

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Under the current plans, the route would run along Folkestone Road, Effingham Street, and Effingham Crescent before crossing Priory Road. Specific infrastructure changes include:

A new two-way off-road cycle path
Changes to pedestrian crossing points
A signed contraflow cycle route on Effingham Street and Effingham Crescent
A new signal-controlled crossing at Effingham Crescent and Priory Road to help cyclists and pedestrians cross the A256 more safely

KCC Seeks Government Funding for the £350,000 Project

Total costs for the initiative are expected to reach about £350,000. KCC stated that these costs would be supported through an application for government funding.

Councillor Spencer Dixon emphasized that public feedback gathered during the consultation period will help shape the next steps for the project. Detailed proposals can currently be viewed online and in person at Dover Library located in Market Square.