Longport car park set for resurfacing, trees, bike parking facilities and more

As part of our Canterbury Connected project, paid for from government money, we are improving some of our car parks to make them more welcoming.

Longport car park is next to see some action. This currently understated car park next to a World Heritage Site is in need of some TLC so it is more in keeping with its location and environment.

The site will be fully resurfaced and relined, trees and a hedge will be added, cycle parking and storage will be installed and visitor welcome information will be provided.

Work will start next Monday (16 June) and will take around eight weeks. Part of the car park will be closed initially and then we will move to a period of full closure from Monday 7 July for the resurfacing and relining.

We apologise in advance for any disruption this work will cause but believe the end result of creating a better welcome in this important area of the city will be well worth it.

You can keep up to date on all our Canterbury Connected projects.

Pic above from Google Street View.

Published: 10 June 2025