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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
B2169 Bayham Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5HW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
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 B2169 Bayham Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 21st July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed opposite property number 12 Birling Road on B2169 Bayham Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A267 Frant Road, Forest Road, B2169 Bayham Road and vice versa.
Campion Crescent, Hartley, TN17 3QL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow new service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Campion Crescent, Hartley, on or after 20th July 2026 for up to 12 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction of A229 Hartley Road, for a distance approximately 50 metres. 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.
Cranbrook Road, Frittenden, TN17 2BY (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow water utility asset works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Cranbrook Road, Frittenden, on or after 20th July 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Burnt House Farm Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Frittenden Road, Common Road, A229 The Common, A229 Camden Hill, A229 Rocks Hill, A229 Knoxbridge, A229 Cranbrook Road, Frittenden Road, Staplehurst Road, Headcorn Road, The Street, Cranbrook Road and vice versa.
Crouch Lane, Sandhurst, TN18 5PD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Crouch Lane, Sandhurst, on or after 21st July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Hope House. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Crouch Lane, Sandhurst Lane, Alder Lane, A28 Hastings Road, A268 Rye Road, Stone Pit Lane, Crouch Lane and vice versa.
Halden Lane, Benenden (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow telegraph pole replacement and associated cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Halden Lane, Benenden, on or after 20th July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 290 metres Northwest of the entrance to Beston Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Halden Lane, Stepneyford Lane, B2086 Rolvenden Road, B2086 Benenden Road, B2086 Regent Street, A28 Tenterden Road, Halden Lane and vice versa.
High Street, Brenchley, TN12 7NT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of High Street, Brenchley, on or after 8th July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property named Birchetts. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via High Street, Horsmonden Road, Brenchley Road, The Heath, B2162 Lamberhurst Road, A262 Horsmonden Road, A21 Lamberhurst By-pass, A21 From J A262/B2162 Roundabout To J B2160 Roundabout Including Roundabout, Lamberhurst Quarter, A21 Hastings Road, A21 J B2160 Roundabout, B2160 Maidstone Road, Brenchley Road and vice versa.
Modest Corner, Southborough, TN4 0LS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow new water service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Modest Corner, Southborough, on or after 6th July 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of land at Modest Corner, former Southbank House, Victoria Road. 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.
North Farm Road, High Brooms, TN2 3AS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow water pipe works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of North Farm Road, High Brooms, on or after 6th July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of former Auto Bavaria site, between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any Southbound through traffic is via North Farm Road, Dowding Way, Lamberts Road, Longfield Road, A21 Tonbridge Road Roundabouts, A21 Pembury Bypass, A21 Pembury Slip Southbound Off, A228 Pembury Road, A264 Pembury Road, A264 Calverley Road, A264 Crescent Road, A264 Church Road, A26 London Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, Grosvenor Road, Upper Grosvenor Road and North Farm Road.
The alternative route for any Northbound through traffic is via North Farm Road, Upper Grosvenor Road, Meadow Road, Goods Station Road, Grosvenor Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, A26 London Road, A264 Church Road, A264 Crescent Road, A264 Calverley Road, A264 Pembury Road, A21 Pembury Slip Northbound On, A21 Pembury Bypass, A21 Tonbridge Road Roundabout, Longfield Road, Lamberts Road, Dowding Way and North Farm Road.
Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst, TN18 5AB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst, on or after 6th July 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Granary Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Slip Mill Lane, Slip Mill Road, A268 High Street, A229 Cranbrook Road, Wellington Road, Wellington Cottages, Slip Mill Lane and vice versa.
Standen Street, Iden Green, TN17 4HP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Standen Street, Iden Green, on or after 21st July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 25 metres South of the junction with Woodcock Lane. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Standen Street, Crouch Lane, Sandhurst Lane, Dingleden, Dingleden Farm Road, Woodcock Lane and vice versa.
Upper Grosvenor Road, Hanover Road & Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1ET (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & NO LEFT TURN) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow gas mains replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of Upper Grosvenor Road, Hanover Road & Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 22nd July 2026 for up to 42 days or until the works have been completed. No left turn will be imposed from Grosvenor Road to Hanover Road. The current left turn from Grosvenor Road to Hanover Road will be suspended for the duration of these works.
Phase 1
Grosvenor Road will be closed Southbound only between the roundabout with A26 Mount Ephraim/St Johns Road and Upper Grosvenor Road.
Upper Grosvenor Road will be closed from the junction of Grosvenor Road to the junction of Grosvenor Walk. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Main diversion route 1 - Grosvenor Road, A26 St Johns Road, Yew Tree Road, High Brooms Road, Highfield Road, High Brooms Road, North Farm Road, Upper Grosvenor Road.
Main diversion route 2 - Upper Grosvenor Road, North Farm Road, High Brooms Road, Yew Tree Road, A26 St Johns Road, Grosvenor Road.
The alternative route for Upper Grosvenor Road is via Upper Grosvenor Road, Grosvenor Bridge, Quarry Road, Camden Road, Victoria Road.
Hanover Road will be closed at the junction with Grosvenor Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. No left turn will be imposed from Grosvenor Road to Hanover Road. The current left turn from Grosvenor Road to Hanover Road will be suspended for the duration of these works.
The alternative routes for Hanover Road are via:
Diversion 1 - Hanover Road, Mount Ephraim Road, Lime Hill Road, A26 London Road, A26 Mount Ephraim and join main diversion.
Diversion 2 - Grosvenor Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, A26 London Road, Mount Ephraim Road.
Phase 2
Grosvenor Road will be closed Southbound only between the roundabout with A26 Mount Ephraim/St Johns Road and Upper Grosvenor Road.
Upper Grosvenor Road will be closed from the junction with Grosvenor Road to the junction with Meadow Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Main diversion route 1 - Grosvenor Road, A26 St Johns Road, Yew Tree Road, High Brooms Road, Highfield Road, High Brooms Road, North Farm Road, Upper Grosvenor Road.
Main diversion route 2 -
Upper Grosvenor Road, North Farm Road, High Brooms Road, Yew Tree Road, A26 St Johns Road, Grosvenor Road.
Hanover Road will be closed at the junction with Grosvenor Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. No left turn will be imposed from Grosvenor Road to Hanover Road. The current left turn from Grosvenor Road to Hanover Road will be suspended for the duration of these works.
The alternative routes for Hanover Road are via:
Diversion 1 - Hanover Road, Mount Ephraim Road, Lime Hill Road, A26 London Road, A26 Mount Ephraim and join main diversion.
Diversion 2 - Grosvenor Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, A26 London Road, Mount Ephraim Road.
Phase 3
Grosvenor Road will be closed Northbound Only between the junction with Goods Station Road & and the roundabout with A26 Mount Ephraim/St Johns Road. Access will be maintained to Upper Grosvenor Road.
Main diversion route 1 - Grosvenor Road, A26 St Johns Road, Yew Tree Road, High Brooms Road, Highfield Road, High Brooms Road, North Farm Road, Upper Grosvenor Road.
Main diversion route 2 - Upper Grosvenor Road, North Farm Road, High Brooms Road, Yew Tree Road, A26 St Johns Road, Grosvenor Road.
Hanover Road will be closed at the junction with Grosvenor Road.
The alternative routes for Hanover Road are via:
Diversion 1 - Hanover Road, Mount Ephraim Road, Lime Hill Road, A26 London Road, A26 Mount Ephraim and join main diversion.
Diversion 2 - Upper Grosvenor Road and join main diversion 2.
Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, on or after 23rd July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Cranbrook School. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Waterloo Road, A229 Wilsley Green, A229 Wilsley Pound, A229 Wilsley Green, A229 Angley Road, High Street, Stone Street, Waterloo Road and vice versa.
Wellington Road, Hawkhurst, TN18 5AD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
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 Wellington Road, Hawkhurst, on or after 22nd July 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from outside The Great House Public House to the junction with Slip Mill Lane. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Slip Mill Lane, Limes Grove, A229 Gills Green, A229 Cranbrook Road and vice versa.
Windmill Hill, Brenchley, TN12 7NP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Windmill Hill, Brenchley, on or after 8th July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Golden Cottages. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Blind Lane, High Street, Windmill Hill and vice versa.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 3rd July 2026
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