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Herne Bay Residents Fear Safety Risks of Crumbling Bridge

2/23/2025

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Residents of Herne Bay are growing increasingly anxious as the crumbling Blacksole Bridge suffers from deep potholes and persistent water leaks. Victor Calleja has been pleading with Kent County Council for urgent repairs since May, emphasizing the looming safety risks. While KCC recognizes the problem, their silence on a repair timeline leaves the community fearing a serious accident could occur at any moment.

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Story summary

Residents of Herne Bay are growing increasingly anxious as the crumbling Blacksole Bridge suffers from deep potholes and persistent water leaks. Victor Calleja has been pleading with Kent County Council for urgent repairs since May, emphasizing the looming safety risks. While KCC recognizes the problem, their silence on a repair timeline leaves the community fearing a serious accident could occur at any moment.