Funding set aside to reopen Folkestone’s Road of Remembrance
Kent County Council has said it plans to reopen Folkestone’s Road of Remembrance by funding major repair work on the cliff above the road.
Last updated 22nd Jan 2026
The road has been closed since a major landslip on 27 January 2024, when tonnes of soil and trees fell onto the carriageway, forcing its immediate closure on safety grounds.
KCC says it has spent the past two years carrying out extensive investigations and developing a permanent solution to address serious instability at the site and protect the road for the future.
KCC says it has now identified funding for a £5 million scheme to stabilise the cliff.
If the council’s budget is approved in February, work could start in early summer.
The council says it will provide more detail on timescales once those steps are completed.
The proposed engineering works include drilling nearly one thousand soil nails deep into the cliff face to pin unstable ground in place, installing erosion control matting and mesh to prevent further movement, and adding drainage systems to reduce water pressure within the cliff.
Peter Osborne, KCC’s cabinet member for highways and transport, said reopening the road was important for local residents and businesses.
“Reopening the Road of Remembrance matters deeply to the community and to everyone who understands the history of this route,” he said.
KCC says the site is complex and will need specialist contractors. The council will confirm timescales once final decisions are made.
The Road of Remembrance is seen as an important historic link and its reopening is expected to help support Folkestone’s economy.