Tunbridge Wells, 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.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS AREA
Berkeley Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & PROHIBITION OF PARKING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow overhead cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic and parking on part of Berkeley Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 11th December 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
Both carriageways of Berkeley Road will be closed and parking prohibited between the junction of Frog Lane and Little Mount Sion, for a distance approximately 35 metres in a North direction, 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 Berkeley Road, Little Mount Sion, Mount Sion, Berkeley Road and vice versa.
Chestnut Lane, Matfield, TN12 7JL (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 part of Chestnut Lane, Matfield, on or after 12th December 2025 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from outside property number 30 for a distance approximately 85 metres in a Northwest direction to the side of property number 2 Wish Court, weekdays only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chestnut Lane, B2160 Maidstone Road, B2160 Gedges Hill, B2160 Maidstone Road, B2017 Badsell Road, A228 Colts Hill, Crittenden Road, Chestnut Lane and vice versa.
Folly Hill, Sissinghurst (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025
To allow utility asset repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Folly Hill, Sissinghurst, on or after 22nd December 2025 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Redwater Farm Barn. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Folly Hill, Colliers Green Road, A262 Goudhurst Road, A229 Wilsley Pound, A229 The Common, A229 Camden Hill, A229 Rocks Hill, A229 Knoxbridge, A229 Cranbrook Road, Pinnock Lane, Goudhurst Road, Folly Hill and vice versa.
Smiths Lane, Goudhurst (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 part of Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, on or after 12th December 2025 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 210 metres North of the junction with Clayhill, for approximately 150 metres in a North direction, 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 Smiths Lane, Lidwells Lane, B2079 North Road, A262 The Plain, A262 West Road, A262 Clayhill and vice versa.
Somerville Gardens, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8DG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) 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 Somerville Gardens, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 23rd December 2025 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between property numbers 4 and 6. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for any through traffic. Access will be maintained where it is safe to do so.
Water Lane, Hawkhurst, TN18 5AU (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, Hawkhurst, on or after 22nd December 2025 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 50 metres from the entrance of Paul’s Farm, for a distance approximately 80 metres in a North direction to outside Springfields. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Water Lane, A229 Hawkhurst Road, A229 Gills Green, A229 Cranbrook Road, A268 Rye Road, Water Lane and vice versa.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 5th December 2025
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