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'Leaning' wall on Somerset Road, Ashford prepares to be knocked down and rebuilt

By: Molly Mileham-Chappell

Published: 00:00, 28 November 2016

Updated: 12:15, 28 November 2016

Workmen have started knock down a long brick wall on a busy main road in Ashford today in the run up to Christmas.

Work to remove and replace the 'leaning' wall on Somerset Road, which separates pedestrians and drivers, begun this morning.

The footpath next to the wall has been closed in order for the work to take place, where the wall will fall as it is knocked down and will be built back up from the pedestrian side.

Preparation before the wall was knocked down this morning
The wall has been knocked down today

Kent County Council workers have set up traffic management cones, part-closing the lane next to the wall on Somerset Road today to complete the initial knockdown.

A lane has been partially closed for the work to take place

It is believed that the work may take three weeks to complete overall.

The visibly leaning wall on Somerset Road

Somerset Road is used by hundreds of commuters and motorists daily. Traffic delays may occur.

A KCC spokesperson said: “The wall suffered impact by an unknown vehicle.

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“Upon inspection the wall was found to be leaning considerably towards the path.

“The wall was taken down yesterday to just below the line of failure, to remove the potential hazard.

“It is now being rebuilt, but to a lower height of approx. 300mm above the road level, with a line of pedestrian guardrail installed directly in front of the wall.

“These urgent works are being carried out under a temporary lane closure, necessary for the safety of all concerned, both the workforce and the travelling public, and will be completed as soon as possible.”

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