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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
A20 High Street, Maidstone, ME15 6YD (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 A20 High Street, Maidstone, on or after 29th July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from property number 53 to the junction of Mill Street, between the hours of 19:30 and 05:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative routes for any through traffic are via:
Diversion 1 - A249 Bishops Way, A229 Palace Avenue, A229 Lower Stone Street, A249 Mote Road, A249 Wat Tyler Way, King Street.
Diversion 2 - Pudding Lane, Earl Street, A249 Fairmeadow, High Street.
B2162 Benover Road, Yalding, ME18 6JS (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 B2162 Benover Road, Yalding, on or after 19th July 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Acott Fields to outside Lees Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative routes for any through traffic are via:
Diversion 1 - Lees Road, B2162 Hampstead Lane, B2015 Maidstone Road, A26 Tonbridge Road, A20 Terrace Road, A20 London Road, A229 The Broadway, A229 St Peters Bridge, A229 Fairmeadow, A229 Bishops Way, A229 Palace Avenue, A229 Lower Stone Street, A229 Upper Stone Street, A229 Sheals Crescent, A229 Hayle Road, B2010 College Road, B2010 Tovil Road, B2010 Lower Road, B2010 Smiths Hill, B2010 Yalding Hill.
Diversion 2 - B2010 Yalding Hill, B2010 Smiths Hill, B2010 Lower Road, B2010 Tovil Road, B2010 College Road, A229 Bishops Way, A20 London Road, A26 Tonbridge Road, B2015 Maidstone Road, B2162 Hampstead Lane.
B2162 Collier Street, Collier Street, TN12 9RJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow underground cabling installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2162 Collier Street, Collier Street, on or after 27th July 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Willows Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2162 Collier Street, B2162 Claygate, B2162 Maidstone Road, B2162 Lamberhurst Road, A262 Horsmonden Road, A262 Goudhurst Road, A21 J A262/B2162 Roundabout, A21 Lamberhurst By-pass, A21 From J A262/B2162 Roundabout To J B2160 Roundabout Including Roundabout, Lamberhurst Quarter, Hastings Road, A21 J B2160 Roundabout, B2160 Maidstone Road, B2160 Gedges Hill, B2160 Maidstone Road, A228 Whetsted Road Roundabout, A228 Branbridges Road, A228 Branbridges Ind Est Roundabout, A228 Hale Street By Pass, A228 Maidstone Road Roundabout, B2015 Maidstone Road, B2162 Hampstead Lane, B2162 Benover Road, B2162 Collier Street and vice versa.
B2163 Lower Street, Leeds, ME17 1TL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage gully installation and resurfacing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2163 Lower Street, Leeds, on or after 27th July 2026 for up to 7 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Abbey Farm House. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2163 Lower Street, B2163 Penfold Hill, A20 Ashford Road, Willington Street, A274 Sutton Road, A274 Maidstone Road, B2163 Leeds Road, B2163 Upper Street, B2163 Lower Street and vice versa.
B2163 Plough Wents Road, Chart Sutton, ME17 3LU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow electric works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2163 Plough Wents Road, Chart Sutton, on or after 13th July 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with Norton Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A274 Sutton Road, A229 Loose Road, A229 Linton Road, B2163 Heath Road, B2163 Plough Wents Road and vice versa.
Beaconsfield Road & Eccleston Road, Tovil, ME15 6QP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow carriageway patching works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of Beaconsfield Road & Eccleston Road, Tovil, on or after 27th July 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
Beaconsfield Road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with the primary school exit. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Beaconsfield Road, Wharf Road, Lower Tovil, Church Road and vice versa.
Eccleston Road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with the primary school entrance. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route. Access will be maintained where it is safe to do so.
Bower Place, Maidstone, ME16 8BL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow meter pit works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Bower Place, Maidstone, on or after 28th July 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 10. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bower Place, A26 Tonbridge Road, Bower Lane, Bower Place and vice versa.
Horseshoes Lane, Langley Heath, ME17 3JZ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow footway works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Horseshoes Lane, Langley, on or after 27th July 2026 for up to 35 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with A274 Sutton Road to the junction with Heath Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A274 Sutton Road, B2163 Leeds Road, Horseshoes Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained via a diversion in the carriageway.
Howland Road, Marden, TN12 9EP (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 Howland Road, Marden, on or after 31st July 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Bridgehurst Oast. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Howland Road, B2079 Maidstone Road, A229 Staplehurst Road, A229 Maidstone Road, A229 Station Road, Marden Road, Battle Lane, Howland Road and vice versa.
Kenward Road, Yalding, ME18 6JP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage connection and carriageway resurfacing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Kenward Road, Yalding, on or after 27th July 2026 for up to 33 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from outside property number 22 to the bend in road prior to Court Lodge Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Kenward Road, B2010 Yalding Hill, Small Profits, Hunt Street, Kenward Road and vice versa.
Love Lane, Headcorn (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow highway ditch and headwall repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Love Lane, Headcorn, on or after 27th July 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Smarden Road to the entrance to Homestall Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Love Lane, Smarden Road and vice versa.
Milebush Lane, Marden, TN12 9AR (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 Milebush Lane, Marden, on or after 31st July 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity Sunnyside Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Milebush Lane, Underlyn Lane, B2079 Maidstone Road and vice versa.
Plain Road, Marden (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
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 Plain Road, Marden, on or after 31st July 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 110 metres Northeast of property named Poulters. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Plain Road, B2079 Goudhurst Road, B2079 West End, B2079 Church Green, B2079 High Street, Howland Road, Albion Road, Plain Road and vice versa.
Rectory Lane, Barming, ME16 9BE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow electric works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Rectory Lane, Barming, on or after 13th July 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 78. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Glebe Lane, Farleigh Lane, Rectory Lane and vice versa.
Sandling Lane, Penenden Heath, ME14 2HG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow new water service connection 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 27th July 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from property number 22 to property number 14. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sandling Lane, Boxley Road, B2012 Lower Boxley Road, Staceys Street, A229 Royal Engineers Road, Running Horse Roundabout, Sandling Lane and vice versa.
Shearway Lane, Headcorn (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow two 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 Shearway Lane, Headcorn, on or after 15th July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 300 metres and 350 metres North of Shearway Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Shearway Lane, Grigg Lane, Oak Lane, A274 Wheeler Street, Smarden Road, Headcorn Road, Bedlam Lane, Shearway Lane and vice versa.
Sheephurst Lane, Marden (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow bellmouth construction works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Sheephurst Lane, Marden, on or after 13th July 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of land North of Little Cheveney Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sheephurst Lane, B2079 Goudhurst Road, B2079 West End, B2079 Church Green, B2079 High Street, B2079 Maidstone Road, Underlyn Lane, Green Lane, B2162 Collier Street, B2162 Claygate and vice versa.
Southernden Road, Headcorn (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 Southernden Road, Headcorn, on or after 15th July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 55 metres East of numbers 1 & 2 Southernden Cottages. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Southernden Road, Grigg Lane, Oak Lane, A274 Wheeler Street, A274 Station Road, A274 High Street, A274 North Street, Kings Road, Lenham Road, Southernden Road and vice versa.
Stockett Lane, Coxheath, ME17 4PJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow tree cutting works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Stockett Lane, Coxheath, on or after 13th July 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with Hanover Road and the junction with Westway. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Stockett Lane, Workhouse Lane, Dean Street, B2163 Heath Road and vice versa.
Thorn Road, Marden, TN12 9LL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow 2 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 Thorn Road, Marden, on or after 31st July 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 70 metres East of Cannon Farm and approximately 50 metres West of Thorn Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Thorn Road, Copper Lane, Howland Road, Battle Lane, Park Road, Marden Thorn, Thorn Road and vice versa.
Water Lane, Harrietsham, ME17 1DD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow pole testing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Water Lane, Harrietsham, on or after 31st July 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Chegworth Road, for a distance approximately 306 metres in an East direction, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 weekday only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Water Lane, Chegworth Road and vice versa.
Waterman Quarters, Bletchenden, TN27 9JJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Waterman Quarters, Bletchenden, on or after 27th July 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with New House Lane and the junction with Coldharbour Lane. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bletchenden Road, A274 Biddenden Road, A274 Wheeler Street, A274 Station Road, A274 High Street, A274 North Street, Moat Road, Water Lane, New House Lane and vice versa.
Yelsted Lane, Boxley, ME14 3EJ (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 Yelsted Lane, Boxley, on or after 13th July 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed opposite Runsell Grange. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Yelsted Lane, Lidsing Road, Harp Farm Road, Boxley Road, Yelsted Lane and vice versa.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 10th July 2026
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