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Mace Lane underpass in Ashford filled in six years after it closed

By: Charlie Harman

Published: 10:39, 08 August 2019

Updated: 12:20, 08 August 2019

An underpass which has lain unused for six years has been sealed off.

The Mace Lane underpass in Ashford was closed in February 2013 following continuous flooding of the tunnel.

Kent County Council began the legal proceedings to fill in the underground crossing two years ago, however the work was only completed yesterday.

Work to seal the Mace Lane underpass was completed yesterday, more than six years after it was originally closed

Over the next year, councillors and staff from the nearby Ashford School rebelled at the complete closure of the route.

Speaking in 2014, Cllr Jim Wedgbury said: “When we want to encourage people to leave the car at home and to cycle for a multitude of reasons this shortsighted decision, to keep the subway closed, goes against KCC’s own agenda.”

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Also that year, Ashford School's director of operations at the time, Neil Cufley, said: “We welcome any movement towards the subway being reopened as it is by far the easiest, shortest and safest way to cross what is a busy road.”

Mace Lane underpass was closed following a series of floods

Despite these petitions, the crossing has remained closed ever since.

Work crews from KCC Highways moved in yesterday, quickly sealing off the entrances to the underpass.

Read more: All the latest news from Ashford

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