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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
B2080 Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow drainage and carriageway repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of B2080 Appledore Road, Tenterden from 20th August 2026, with estimated completion by 30th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Collison Place and East Hill, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2080 Appledore Road, Reading Street, Tenterden Road, The Street, Station Road, Rhee Wall Road, Brenzett Corner Roundabout, Rhee Wall, A259 J A2070/B2080 Roundabout, Rhee Wall Roundabout, A259 Straight Lane, A259 From J A268 Roundabout East Of Rye To J A2070/B2080 Roundabout, Brookland Bypass A259, A259 Rectory Lane Roundabout, A259 Rye Road, Guldeford Lane, Folkestone Road, Guldeford Road, New Road, A259 J A268 Roundabout East Of Rye, A268 Rye Hill, Rye Road, Main Street, Flackley Ash, Barnets Hill, Two Hovens, Peasmarsh Road, Whitebread Lane, A28 Station Road, Rye Road, Hastings Road, High Street, Tenterden Road, Rolvenden Hill, Rolvenden Road, West Cross, High Street, East Cross, Ashford Road, B2080 Beacon Oak Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Ashford Road, Bilsington. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 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 Ashford Road, Bilsington from 17th August 2026 with estimated completion by 18th August 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 300m northwest of Windynook Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Ashford Road, Frith Road, Roman Road, Knoll Hill, B2067 Bonnington Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Burnthouse Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 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 Burnthouse Lane, Smarden from 20th August 2026 with estimated completion by 21st August 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the entrance to Old Burnthouse Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Burnthouse Lane, The Cut, Smarden Road, A274 Headcorn Road, Bell Lane, Smarden Bell Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Capel Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2EJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Capel Road, Hamstreet from 4th August 2026, with estimated completion by 6th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Woodside, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Capel Road, Bromley Green Road, Hamstreet Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Chart Road, Ashford, TN24 8UA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow new service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Chart Road, Ashford in phases, from the 17th August 2026, with estimated completion by 1st September 2026, or until the works have been completed.
18th August - 19th August
The road will be closed between the junctions with A292 Chart Road and Repton Manor Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any eastbound traffic is via Chart Road, Chart Road Roundabout, Templer Way, Simone Weil Roundabout, Maidstone Road South Of Simone Weil Roundabout, Warren Lane, Maidstone Road and New Street.
The alternative route for any westbound traffic is via Chart Road, Maidstone Road South Of Simone Weil Roundabout, Simone Weil Roundabout, Templer Way and Chart Road Roundabout.
20th August to 1st September
The road will be closed westbound only, between the junctions with A292 Chart Road and Repton Manor Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any westbound traffic is via Chart Road, Maidstone Road South Of Simone Weil Roundabout, Simone Weil Roundabout, Templer Way and Chart Road Roundabout.
Before these closures commence, a lane closure on Chart Road will take effect from 3rd August 2026 until 17th August 2026.
Following the closures multi-way lights will be in situ, with estimated completion by 6th September 2026.
Church Hill, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Hill, Kingsnorth from 3rd August 2026 with estimated completion by 4th August 2026, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Mumford Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Church Hill, Bond Lane, Steeds Lane, Ashford Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Church Road, Smeeth. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow drainage works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Road, Smeeth from 3rd August 2026, with estimated completion by 15th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with A20 Hythe Road and The Ridgeway, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A20 Hythe Road, The Ridgeway, Church Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Crocken Hill Road, Egerton, TN27 9EG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Crocken Hill Road, Egerton from 3rd August 2026, with estimated completion by 5th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 40m from number 10, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Forstal Road, Bedlam Lane, Headcorn Road, Bell Lane, Mundy Bois Lane, Mundy Bois Road, Crocken Hill Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Crocken Hill Road, Egerton. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow new service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Crocken Hill Road, Egerton from 17th August 2026, with estimated completion by 27th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Forstal Road heading approximately 200m east, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Crocken Hill Road, Mundy Bois Road, C86 Mundy Bois Road Junction With C146 Pinnock Road To Junction With Green Hill Lane, The Pinnock, Bell Lane, 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, Smarden Road, Headcorn Road, Bedlam Lane, Forstal Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Hart Hill, Charing, TN27 0HP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 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 Hart Hill, Charing from 18th August 2026 with estimated completion by 19th August 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 150m east of Hart Hill Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Hart Hill, Bowl Road, A252 Charing Hill, Pilgrims Way, A20 Maidstone Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Lossenham Lane, Newenden, TN18 5PN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow sewer pipe works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Lossenham Lane, Newenden from 3rd August 2026, with estimated completion by 13th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the junction with A28 Rye Road, 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.
Mock Lane, Great Chart, TN23 3AB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Mock Lane, Great Chart from 5th August 2026 with estimated completion by 6th August 2026, between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Chart Road heading approximately 80m in a south westerly direction, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chart Road, Bartlets Lane, Chilmington Green Road, Mock Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Palstre Court Road, Wittersham, TN30 7PX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Palstre Court Road, Wittersham from 4th August 2026 with estimated completion by 5th August 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 510m west of the junction with Poplar Road heading 100m in a westerly direction, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2080 Palstre Court Road, Peening Quarter Road, Smallhythe Road, A28 Rolvenden Road, Rolvenden Hill, Tenterden Road, High Street, Maytham Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Sandhurst Lane, Rolvenden. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Sandhurst Lane, Rolvenden from 4th August 2026 with estimated completion by 5th August 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 65m west of the entrance to Devenden, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sandhurst Lane, Benenden Road, Rolvenden Road, Dingleden, Dingleden Farm Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
School Road, Charing, TN27 0LR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of School Road, Charing from 3rd August 2026 with estimated completion by 4th August 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed at the rear of Londis, opposite Romney Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via High Street, A20 Maidstone Road, School Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Swain Road, Tenterden, TN30 6PL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow service disconnection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Swain Road, Tenterden from 5th August 2026, with estimated completion by 14th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Ox Lane and Heather Drive, 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.
Tuesnoad Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER AUGUST 2026
To allow water pipe repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Tuesnoad Lane, Bethersden from 5th August 2026, with estimated completion by 7th August 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Darling Buds Cart Lodge, Darling Buds Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Tuesnoad Lane, Pluckley Road, Norton Lane, Wissenden Lane, Wissenden Green 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 31st July 2026
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