Maidstone, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices
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Highways
Kent County Council, acting in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, makes or intends to make the following Orders.
MAIDSTONE AREA
A26 Tonbridge Road & Farleigh Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9JE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow telegraph pole replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of A26 Tonbridge Road & Farleigh Lane, Maidstone, on or after 30th November 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
A26 Tonbridge Road will be closed between the junction with Halfpenny Close and the junction with Farleigh Lane, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any Eastbound through traffic is via A26 Tonbridge Road, A228 Malling Road, A228 Ashton Way, A20 London Road and A26 Tonbridge Road.
The alternative route for any Westbound through traffic is via A26 Tonbridge Road, A20 Terrace Road, A20 London Road, A228 Malling Road and A26 Tonbridge Road.
Farleigh Lane will be closed between the junction with A26 Tonbridge Road to property number 19, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Farleigh Lane, Gatland Lane, Fant Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road and vice versa.
Beresfords Hill, Boughton Monchelsea ME17 4LZ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow drainage cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Beresfords Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, on or after 8th December 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with Bottlescrew Hill. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Atkins Hill, Bottlescrew Hill and vice versa.
Bletchenden Road, Headcorn TN27 9JJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow drainage cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Bletchenden Road, Headcorn, on or after 9th December 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with Coldharbour Lane and Waterman Quarters. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Coldharbour Lane, Ayleswade Lane, A274 Biddenden Road From Hall Barn Farm To Tile Barn Farm, A274 Biddenden Road, Bletchenden Road and vice versa.
Caring Lane, Bearsted ME14 4NJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow underground cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Caring Lane, Bearsted, on or after 8th December 2025 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from in the vicinity of property number 1 to Wild Acres. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Caring Lane, Caring Road, Otham Lane, A20 Ashford Road, Caring Lane and vice versa.
Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow new water connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, on or after 8th December 2025 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Luck Lane to the road entrance to Chart Hill Lakes. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chart Hill Road, Warmlake Road, Chart Corner, B2163 Plough Wents Road, B2163 Heath Road, A229 Linton Hill, A229 Staplehurst Road, Chart Hill Road and vice versa.
Church Road, Boughton Malherbe ME17 2AN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow drainage cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Church Road, Boughton Malherbe, on or after 10th December 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from outside the Kings Head Public House, for a distance approximately 620 metres in a North direction, between the hours of 08:00 and 16:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Church Road, Woodcock Lane, Coldbridge Lane, Egerton House Road, Coach Road, Sandway and vice versa.
Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne ME17 1UB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow railway bridge maintenance works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, on or after 8th December 2025 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of the railway bridge, between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Eyhorne Street, Upper Street, Hollingbourne Hill, Court Danes Shaw, Swanton Street, The Street, Primrose Lane, Bredgar Road, Hearts Delight Road, Wrens Road, Sutton Baron Road, Pond Farm Road, Oad Street, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Detling Interchange, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout, Bearsted Road, New Cut Road, A20 Ashford Road, Eyhorne Street and vice versa.
Heath Road, Langley ME17 3JS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow tree cutting works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Heath Road, Langley, on or after 11th December 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Horseshoes Lane, for a distance approximately 240 metres in a Southeast direction. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Heath Road, Horseshoes Lane, A274 Sutton Road, A274 Maidstone Road, B2163 Leeds Road, Heath Road and vice versa.
Hermitage Lane, Detling (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow pole testing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hermitage Lane, Detling, on or after 27th November 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property named The Hermitage, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Hermitage Lane, Broader Lane, Scragged Oak Road, Hermitage Lane and vice versa.
Green Lane, Boughton Monchelsea ME17 4LH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow reinstatement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Green Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, on or after 8th December 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Tudor Cottage and Lewis Court. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Green Lane, Brishing Lane, B2163 Heath Road, Church Street, Green Lane and vice versa.
Hunton Road, Marden TN12 9SG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow telegraph pole replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hunton Road, Marden, on or after 10th December 2025 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from opposite Gatehouse, for a distance approximately 150 metres in a North direction to opposite number 1 Gatehouse Cottages. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Green Lane, Underlyn Lane, B2079 Maidstone Road, A229 Staplehurst Road, A229 Linton Hill, Redwall Lane, East Street, Hunton Road and vice versa.
Rumstead Lane, Stockbury, ME9 7QL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow fibre installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Rumstead Lane, Stockbury, on or after 29th November 2025 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with A249 Sittingbourne Road and the entrance to Keepers Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any Northbound through traffic is via Rumstead Lane, Rumstead Road, South Green Lane, Sittingbourne Road and Rumstead Lane.
The alternative route for any Southbound through traffic is via A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Detling Hill, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout M20 Junction 7, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Detling Hill, A249 Sittingbourne Road, Stockbury Roundabout, A249 Sittingbourne Road and Rumstead Lane.
Sandling Lane, Penenden Heath ME14 2EX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & BUS LANE CLOSURE) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Sandling Lane, Penenden Heath, on or after 12th December 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with The Hedges, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sandling Lane, The Hedges and vice versa.
Spenny Lane, Collier Street (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow telegraph pole replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Spenny Lane, Collier Street, on or after 10th December 2025 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from outside Spenny Farm, for a distance approximately 85 metres in a Northwest direction to outside Spindleberries. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Kings Lane, B2162 Collier Street, B2162 Claygate, Spenny Lane and vice versa.
Trapfield Close, Bearsted, ME14 4HT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Trapfield Close, Bearsted, on or after 24th November 2025 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 9. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The is no alternative route for any through traffic. Access will be maintained where it is safe to do so.
Water Lane, Bearsted ME14 4HP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow telegraph pole replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Water Lane, Bearsted, on or after 9th December 2025 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the side of The Bluff, for a distance approximately 70 metres in a Northeast direction to opposite Elvenbrook. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Water Lane, Pilgrims Way, Thurnham Lane, Ware Street, The Green, The Street and vice versa.
West Wood Road, Stockbury, ME9 7UR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow fibre installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of West Wood Road, Stockbury, on or after 24th November 2025 for up to 14 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with South Street Road and the junction with Hill Green Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Plum Tree Lane, Hill Green Road, South Street Road, West Wood Road and vice versa.
Willington Street, Maidstone, ME15 8HG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow electric works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Willington Street, Maidstone, on or after 24th November 2025 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 405. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any Northbound through traffic is via: Willington Street, A274 Sutton Road, A229 Loose Road, A229 Sheals Crescent, A229 Hayle Road, A229 College Road, A229 Mill Street, A229 Palace Avenue, A229 Lower Stone Street, A249 Mote Road, A249 Wat Tyler Way, A249 Andrew Boughton Way, A249 Albion Place, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Bearsted Road, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout, Bearsted Road, New Cut Road, A20 Ashford Road and Willington Street.
The alternative route for any Southbound through traffic is via: Willington Street, A20 Ashford Road, New Cut Road, Bearsted Road, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout, A249 Bearsted Road, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Albion Place, A249 Andrew Boughton Way, A249 Ashford Road, A249 Wat Tyler Way, A249 Mote Road, A229 Upper Stone Street, A229 Loose Road, A274 Sutton Road and Willington Street.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 21st November 2025
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