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Ashford, 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.
ASHFORD AREA
A28 Canterbury Road, Godmersham. (TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to impose a temporary mandatory 30 mph speed restriction, on part of A28 Canterbury Road, Godmersham from 20th January 2026, with estimated completion by 21st January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The temporary 30 mph speed restriction on A28 Canterbury Road will be imposed in the vicinity of ‘Highworth’, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
A28 Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow railway bridge works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A28 Chart Road, Ashford from 22:00 hours on 22nd January 2026, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 23rd January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed either side of the railway bridge, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any westbound through traffic is via A28 Templer Way, A292 Simone Weil Roundabout, Maidstone Road South Of Simone Weil Roundabout, Maidstone Road, New Street and Chart Road.
The alternative route for any eastbound through traffic is via A292 Chart Road, Maidstone Road South Of Simone Weil Roundabout, Simone Weil Roundabout and A28 Templer Way.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
B2082 Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow tree cutting works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of B2082 Smallhythe Road, Tenterden from 20th January 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from Chapel Down heading approximately 189m southwards, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2082 Smallhythe Road, Peening Quarter Road, Poplar Road, Stocks Road, A268 Rye Road, Wittersham Road, Iden Road, Main Street, Grove Lane, Flackley Ash, Barnets Hill, Two Hovens, Peasmarsh Road, Whitebread Lane, Stoddards Lane, A28 Station Road, Hastings Road, High Street, Tenterden Road, Rolvenden Hill, Rolvenden Road, B2082 Smallhythe Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Ashford Road, Bilsington. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Ashford Road, Bilsington from 20th January 2026, with estimated completion by 22nd January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Bliby Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chequer Tree Farm Road, Frith Road, Ashford Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Biddenden Road & Bethersden Road, Smarden. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow new mains and connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Biddenden Road & Bethersden Road, Smarden from 5th January 2026, with estimated completion by 31st March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
Biddenden Road will be closed in its entirety, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for Biddenden Road is via Cage Lane, The Street, Pluckley Road, Mill Lane, Water Lane, Bell Lane, Smarden Bell Road and Burnthouse Lane.
Bethersden Road will be closed between the junctions with Cage Lane and Buffalo Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for Bethersden Road is via The Cut, Smarden Road, A274 Headcorn Road, North Street, Tenterden Road, High Halden Road, Wagstaff Lane, High Halden Road From Pb To Pb, Pot Kiln Lane and Bethersden Road.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5EB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow rail corrosion inspection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bridge Street, Wye from 23:45 hours on 19th January 2026, with estimated completion by 05:00 hours on 20th January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of Wye level crossing, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bridge Street, Harville Road, A28 Canterbury Road, A2070, Hinxhill Road, Naccolt Road, Oxenturn Road, Upper Bridge Street, Church Street, Churchfield Way and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow gas mains works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Chart Road, Ashford from 19th January 2026, with estimated completion by 2nd February 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed, westbound only, outside Cammegh (Bridge House), to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any westbound through traffic is via Chart Road, A292 Maidstone Road South Of Simone Weil Roundabout, Simone Weil Roundabout and A28 Templer Way.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Coldblow, Woodchurch. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Coldblow, Woodchurch from 5th January 2026, with estimated completion by 8th January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of May Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Coldblow, Shadoxhurst Road, Spot House Lane, Place Lane, Lower Road, Front Road, B2067 Brook Street, Kenardington Road, Warehorne Road, D1305 11 Acre Wood Lane Junction With B2067 To D1291 Junction With D1305 11 Acre Wood Lane, School Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Cranbrook Road, Tenterden, TN30 6UJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Cranbrook Road, Tenterden from 19th January 2026, with estimated completion by 23rd January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Hangershell, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Cranbrook Road, Tenterden Road, Benenden Road, A262 Benenden Road, Tenterden Road, Biddenden Road, High Halden Lane, A28 Ashford Road, Grange Road, Ashford Road, Silver Hill, Ashford Road, East Cross, High Street, West Cross, Rolvenden Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Forge Hill, Mill Road & Mill Lane, Aldington. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow new connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Forge Hill, Mill Road & Mill Lane, Aldington from 5th January 2026, with estimated completion by 6th February 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The roads will be closed as a rolling closure, in phases, between the junctions with New Hill Road and Rocky Bourne Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative routes for through traffic are as follows:
Diversion 1 - Mill Road, New Road Hill, Cherry Orchard Lane, D1416 From Junction With Bourne Road To Junction With Frogmore Lane, Rocky Bourne Road, Mill Lane and vice versa.
Diversion 2 - New Road Hill, Cherry Orchard Lane, D1416 From Junction With Bourne Road To Junction With Frogmore Lane, Rocky Bourne Road, Mill Lane and vice versa.
Diversion 3 - Forge Hill, Roman Road, B2067 Knoll Hill, Bonnington Road, New Road Hill, Boat Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Frogmore Lane, Bonnington. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow culvert replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Frogmore Lane, Bonnington from 19th January 2026, with estimated completion by 20th March 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed south of Royal Military Canal, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2067 Bonnington Road, Knoll Hill, Giggers Green Road, From Newchurch Town Boundary To Eastbridge Road, From Newchurch To Newchurch Town Boundary, Frogmore Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Goldwell Lane & Ashford Road, Great Chart. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow new connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Goldwell Lane & Ashford Road, Great Chart, in phases, from 19th January 2026, with estimated completion by 18th May 2026 or until the works have been completed.
Goldwell Lane will be closed between the junctions with Daniels Water and A28 Ashford Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Ashford Road will be closed between the junctions with A28 Ashford Road and Goldwell Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Ashford Road, The Street, Ninn Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Kenardington Road, Appledore, TN26 2BS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow signage works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Kenardington Road, Appledore from 8th January 2026 with estimated completion by 9th January 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Woodchurch Road and Snargate Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Kenardington Road, Woodchurch Road, Bench Hill, Appledore Road, Warehorne Road, B2067 Kennardington Road, Warehorne Road, Appledore Road, Kenardington Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Kingsland Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow drainage works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Kingsland Lane, Westwell from 5th January 2026, with estimated completion by 7th January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with Westwell Lane and number 3 Kingsland Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Kingsland Lane, Westwell Lane, Sandyhurst Lane, Lenacre Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Manor Pound Lane & Weekes Lane, Brabourne. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow customer service works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Manor Pound Lane & Weekes Lane, Brabourne from 5th January 2026, with estimated completion by 15th May 2026, or until the works have been completed.
Manor Pound Lane will be closed between Meadow Sweet and the junction with Weekes Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for Manor Pound Lane is via Weekes Lane, Pilgrims Way, Stock Lane, Canterbury Road, Manor Pound Lane and vice versa.
Weekes Lane will be closed between the junctions with Manor Pound Lane and Pilgrims Way, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for Weekes Lane is via Pilgrims Way, Bulltown Lane, Green Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pluckley Road, Charing, TN27 0BQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pluckley Road, Charing from 20th January 2026 with estimated completion by 21st January 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between ‘Dillington’ and ‘Eastlands’, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Pluckley Road, Charing Heath Road, Egerton Road, Tile Lodge Road, Maidstone Road, Ashford Road, Station Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Rose Hill, Stone. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow overhead cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Rose Hill, Stone from 19th January 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Upper Stone House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Wittersham Road, Catts Hill, Ashford Road, Lower Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Rowling Street, Bilsington. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Rowling Street, Bilsington from 20th January 2026 with estimated completion by 21st January 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the junction with Brisley Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Shenley Road, Smarden. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow meter replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Shenley Road, Smarden from 20th January 2026, with estimated completion by 22nd January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Ebenezer Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Shenley Road, A274 Biddenden Road, Biddenden Road From Hall Barn Farm To Tile Barn Farm, Headcorn Road From Frittenden Road To Borough Boundary, Bell Lane, Smarden Bell Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Southenay Lane, Brabourne. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow new connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Southenay Lane, Brabourne from 19th January 2026, with estimated completion by 21st January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Water Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Southenay Lane, Stone Hill, A20 Main Road, Swan Lane, Swan Lane (Service Road), Blind House Lane, Broad Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The Hill, Charing, TN27 0LF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow development and new connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of The Hill, Charing from 5th January 2026, with estimated completion by 2nd February 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Pett Lane and A252 Charing Hill, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A252 Charing Hill, A20 Maidstone Road, High Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The Ridgeway, Smeeth, TN25 6SQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow drainage works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of The Ridgeway, Smeeth from 5th January 2026, with estimated completion by 16th January 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with A20 and 50m past the Park House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via The Ridgeway, A20 Hythe Road, Church Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Westwell Lane, Westwell. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Westwell Lane, Westwell from 20th January 2026 with estimated completion by 21st January 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Pilgrims Lane and Gold Hill, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Pilgrims Way, Amberleaze, Westwell Lane, The Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
White Hill, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JANUARY 2026
To allow overhead cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of White Hill, Boughton Aluph from 7th January 2026, for up to one day between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Stour View Cottage and the junction with A28 Canterbury Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via White Hill, A28 Canterbury Road, Ashford Road, A252 Canterbury Road, Maidstone Road, The Street, Canterbury Road, A251 Buck Street, White Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 2nd January 2026
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