A council leader has sought to reassure worried businesses who fear six-month long roadworks could starve them of trade. Roadworks which threaten to rumble on for 23 more weeks started on the West Hill and Spital Street junction in Dartford town centre last week. KentOnline previously reported that the works, which will see a new bus stop, crossing and smart traffic lights added to the intersection, had caused concerns among worried traders who feared the disruption might “finish them off”. They form part of Dartford council’s £12m regeneration scheme to make the town centre more accessible fo…