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People say they are shocked and saddened after dozens of trees were felled as part of a multi-million pound road project. One person said she could hear the chainsaws and “cried” as she drove past the A20 Coldharbour Roundabout in Maidstone. The £5m revamp on the area started on Monday, February 12. Kent County Council (KCC) says the project will see the junction enlarged from two lanes to three around the roundabout, with additional lanes provided on the approaches. Traffic lights will be removed and replaced by Give Way lines. As a result of the roundabout being expanded, 40 trees have been …

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