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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
A262 Tenterden Road, Biddenden. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 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 A262 Tenterden Road, Biddenden from 27th July 2026, with estimated completion by 29th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of John Page Trailers Ltd, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A262 Tenterden Road, Biddenden Road, High Halden Lane, Biddenden Road, A28 Ashford Road, Grange Road, Silver Hill, Ashford Road, Beacon Oak Road, East Cross, High Street, West Cross, Rolvenden Road, Rolvenden Hill, Tenterden Road, High Street, Hastings Road, A268 Rye Road, Queen Street, Megrims Hill, Rye Road, A229 Cranbrook Road, Gills Green, Hawkhurst Road, Hartley Road, Orchard Way, Angley Road, Wheatfield Way, Wilsley Green, Wilsley Pound, A262 Sissinghurst Road, The Street, Biddenden Road, Sissinghurst Road, High Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow remedial works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Benenden Road, Biddenden from 13th July 2026 with estimated completion by 15th July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Spill Land Country Park, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Benenden Road, A262 Tenterden Road, A262 Biddenden Road, A28 Ashford Road, A28 Silver Hill, A28 Ashford Road, A28 East Cross, A28 High Street, A28 West Cross, A28 Rolvenden Road, Cranbrook Road, Tenterden Road from Clapper Hill to Pb, Biddenden, Benenden Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Bethersden Road, Bethersden. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow water connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bethersden Road, Bethersden from 1st August 2026, with estimated completion by 3rd August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Snoad Hill Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bethersden Road, Sparrow Hatch Lane, Dowle Street Road, Station Road, End Of Pluckley Road At River Beult To Chambers Green Road, Station Approach, Pluckley Road, Fridd Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bethersden Road, Woodchurch from 16th July 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 outside Great Engeham Oast, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bethersden Road, Plurenden Road, Shadoxhurst Road, Spot House Lane, Place Lane, Lower Road, Front Road, Back Lane, The Green and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Forstal Road, Egerton. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow drainage works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Forstal Road, Egerton from 13th July 2026, with estimated completion by 18th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from Brookgates heading 50m to the junction with Bedlam Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Forstal Road, Crocken Hill Road, Olivers Acre, Mundy Bois Road, Mundy Bois Lane, Bell Lane, Headcorn Road and Bedlam Lane.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Fosten Lane, Biddenden. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow utility works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Fosten Lane, Biddenden from 27th July 2026 with estimated completion by 28th July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 120m north of the entrance to High Poles Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Fosten Lane, A262 Sissinghurst Road, High Street, Tenterden Road, Benenden Road, Cranbrook Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Frith Road, Aldington. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Frith Road, Aldington from 16th July 2026 with estimated completion by 17th July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 25m south of Apple Tree House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Frith Road, Ashford Road, B2067 Bonnington Road, Knoll Hill, Roman Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Giggers Green Road, Aldington. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Giggers Green Road, Aldington from 16th July 2026 with estimated completion by 17th July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed north of Rushfield, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Giggers Green Road, From Newchurch Town Boundary To Eastbridge Road, From Newchurch To Newchurch Town Boundary, From Newchurch To Junction With Newchurch Road Bilsington And Hony Wood Lane, Newchurch Road, B2067 Bonnington Road and Knoll Hill.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Hawthorn, Appledore, TN26 2AE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow water mains works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Hawthorn, Appledore from 13th July 2026, with estimated completion by 2nd October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with The Street, 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.
High Halden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 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 High Halden Road, Biddenden from 27th July 2026 with estimated completion by 28th July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 150m west of the junction with Wagstaff Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Wagstaff Lane, High Halden Road, High Halden Road From Pb To Pb, Pot Kiln Lane, Smarden Road, Bethersden Road, Biddenden Road, The Cut, A274 Headcorn Road, North Street, Tenterden Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Lower Lees Road, Chilham, CT4 8AX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow ducting works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Lower Lees Road, Chilham from 27th July 2026, with estimated completion by 5th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 2 Rochester Villas, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Lower Lees Road, Selling Road, New Cut Road, A252 Maidstone Road, A28 Canterbury Road, Shalmsford Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pilgrims Way, Brabourne. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pilgrims Way, Brabourne from 14th July 2026 with estimated completion by 15th July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 75m west of the junction with Weekes Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Pilgrims Way, New Barn Hill, New Barn Road, The Street, Evington Road From Junction With The Street To Boundary Line, From Dean Bottom To District Boundary, Dean Bottom, From Dean Bottom To Holt Farm, Spong Lane, Dean Hill, Thorn Lane, Stone Street, Horton Downs, Whiteways, Curteis Lane, Scots Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pook Lane Junction With Parish Boundary At Great Omenden Farm To Grigsby Lane, Smarden, TN27 8QP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pook Lane Junction With Parish Boundary At Great Omenden Farm To Grigsby Lane, Smarden from 16th July 2026 with estimated completion by 17th July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 15m north of number 1 Great Omenden Cottages, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Pook Lane Junction With Parish Boundary At Great Omenden Farm To Grigsby Lane, Tilden Chapel Lane, Smarden Road, Pook Lane, Wagstaff Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pope Street, Godmersham, CT4 7DL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow bridge examination works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pope Street, Godmersham from 22:00 hours on 16th July 2026, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 17th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of the railway bridge, 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 JULY 2026
To allow drainage works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Shenley Road, Smarden from 27th July 2026, with estimated completion by 29th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Haylands Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Shenley Road, Smarden Bell Road, Bell Lane, A274 Headcorn Road From Frittenden Road To Borough Boundary, Biddenden Road, Biddenden Road From Hall Barn Farm To Tile Barn Farm and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Southenay Lane, Brabourne. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Southenay Lane, Brabourne from 14th July 2026, with estimated completion by 16th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Water Farm Oast, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Southenay Lane, Broad Street, Blind House Lane, Swan Lane, Swan Lane Service Road, A20 Main Road, Stone Hill and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Station Road, Charing, TN27 0AE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Station Road, Charing from 13th July 2026, with estimated completion by 15th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of number 32, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Station Road, A20 Ashford Road, Maidstone Road, Charing Heath Road, Tile Lodge Road, Egerton Road, Pluckley Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth, TN26 1NH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow utility works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth from 13th July 2026, with estimated completion by 18th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in its entirety, 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.
Swain Road, Tenterden, TN30 6PG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow drainage works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Swain Road, Tenterden from 27th July 2026, with estimated completion by 29th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Ox Lane and High Bank, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Swain Road, A28 Ashford Road, Silver Hill, B2080 Beacon Oak Road, B2067 Woodchurch Road, Brook Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Swan Street, Wittersham, TN30 7PP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow pole testing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Swan Street, Wittersham from 29th July 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 the junction with Moons Green heading approximately 1170m northbound, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Moons Green, Palstre Court Road, Poplar Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The Street, Godmersham, CT4 7DU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER JULY 2026
To allow bridge examination works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of The Street, Godmersham from 22:00 hours on 14th July 2026, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 15th July 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of the railway bridge, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via The Street, A28 Canterbury Road, Harville Road, Bridge Street, Churchfield Way, High Street and Olantigh Road.
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 10th July 2026
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