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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
B2162 Benover Road, Yalding (40 MPH SPEED LIMIT) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow temporary traffic lights for pole testing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily impose a mandatory 40 MPH speed limit on through traffic on part of B2162 Benover Road, Yalding, on or after 8th October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed. The current 50 MPH speed limit will be suspended for the duration of these works.
The road will have a temporary mandatory 40 MPH speed limit imposed from in the vicinity of Nightingale Farm to in the vicinity of Yalding Organic Gardens, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 weekday only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Bow Hill, Nettlestead, ME18 5EF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Bow Hill, Nettlestead, on or after 23rd October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Bow Bridge to the junction with Hunt Street, between the hours of 16:00 and 23:59 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bow Bridge, B2015 Bow Road, A26 Tonbridge Road, B2163 Teston Lane, B2010 Lower Road, B2010 Smiths Hill, B2010 Yalding Hill, Kenward Road and vice versa.
Bow Hill, Nettlestead, ME18 5EG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow cable and duct clearing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Bow Hill, Nettlestead, on or after 5th October 2026 for up to 5 nights or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from in the vicinity of Kennel Cottages to the junction with Hunt Street, between the hours of 19:00 and 04:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bow Hill, Kenward Road, B2010 Yalding Hill, B2010 Smiths Hill, B2010 Lower Road, B2163 Teston Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road, B2015 Bow Road, Bow Bridge, Bow Hill and vice versa.
Buckland Road, Maidstone (PROHIBITION OF PARKING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow school events to be held, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit parking on part of Buckland Road, Maidstone, on or after 8th October 2026 as detailed below:
Buckland Road will have restricted parking between Buckland Hill and the school gates. Restrictions will be in place:
8th October 2026 between 17:00 and 22:00 only.
13th October 2026 between 17:00 and 22:00 only.
19th November 2026 between 17:00 and 22:00 only.
3rd December 2026 between 17:00 and 22:00 only.
Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, ME17 3RL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow two new water utility connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, on or after 5th October 2026 for up to 12 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Hawthorn Lodge. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chart Hill Road, Amber Lane, Back Lane, Park Lane, B2163 Heath Road, A229 Linton Hill, A229 Staplehurst Road, Chart Hill Road and vice versa.
Dean Street, East Farleigh, ME15 0PT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Dean Street, East Farleigh, on or after 20th October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Workhouse Lane to property named Homelands between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Dean Street, B2163 Heath Road, B2163 Ewell Lane, B2010 Lower Road, Dean Street and vice versa.
Dunn Street & Dunn Street Road, Bredhurst, ME7 3JY (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow road marking works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of Dunn Street & Dunn Street Road, Bredhurst, on or after 20th October 2026 for up to 1 night or until the works have been completed.
The roads will be closed from the junction with Chapel Lane to the PROW Footpath beside the Cemetery, 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 through traffic is via Chapel Lane, Forge Lane, Lidsing Road, Dunn Street and vice versa.
East Street & Hunton Road, Hunton, ME15 0RD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of East Street & Hunton Road, Hunton, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed as detailed below:
East Street will be closed from the junction with George Street to the junction with Hunton Road, between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Hunton Road will be closed from the junction with East Street to the junction with Dairy Lane, between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via East Street, Hunton Hill, Upper Hunton Hill, B2163 Heath Road, A229 Linton Hill, A229 Staplehurst Road, B2079 Maidstone Road, Underlyn Lane, Green Lane, Hunton Road and vice versa.
Forge Lane, East Farleigh, ME15 0JD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Forge Lane, East Farleigh, on or after 22nd October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with The Green (Vicarage Lane) to the entrance road east of property number 6, between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via The Green, B2010 Lower Road, Dean Street, and vice versa.
Forsham Lane, Sutton Valence (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Forsham Lane, Sutton Valence, on or after 21st October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with A274 Headcorn Road and the junction with Green Lane, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Forsham Lane, A274 Headcorn Road, A274 Sutton Valence Hill, Chart Road, Chart Hill Road, Green Lane and vice versa.
Gallants Lane, East Farleigh, ME15 0LF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Gallants Lane, East Farleigh, on or after 5th October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from Gallants Farm to Parsonage Cottages. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Gallants Lane, B2010 Lower Road, B2163 Ewell Lane, B2163 Heath Road, Gallants Lane and vice versa.
Halstow Close, Loose, ME15 9XA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Halstow Close, Loose, on or after 5th October 2026 for up to 7 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 33. 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.
Hockers Lane, Detling, ME14 3JJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow warning sign installation and road marking works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hockers Lane, Detling, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with A249 Bearsted Road to the junction with Church Lane. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative routes for any through traffic are via:
Diversion 1 - Hockers Lane, Church Lane, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout M20 Junction 7, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout Entry Southbound To A249 M20 Interchange Roundabout Exit Southbound, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout, Bearsted Road, Hockers Lane.
Diversion 2 - Hockers Lane, Bearsted Road, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout, Newnham Court Roundabout To M20 Junction 7 Roundabout, A249 Newnham Court Roundabout M20 Junction 7, A249 Sittingbourne Road, Church Lane, Hockers Lane.
Kenward Road, Yalding, ME18 6AG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow cable and duct clearing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Kenward Road, Yalding, on or after 5th October 2026 for up to 5 nights or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Hunt Street to the junction with B2010 Yalding Hill, between the hours of 19:00 and 04:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Kenward Road, B2010 Yalding Hill, B2010 Smiths Hill, B2010 Lower Road, B2163 Teston Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road, B2015 Bow Road, Bow Bridge, Bow Hill, Kenward Road and vice versa.
Old Mill Road, Hollingbourne, ME17 1XD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow tree works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Old Mill Road, Hollingbourne, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Old Mill Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Old Mill Road, A20 Ashford Road, B2163 Penfold Hill, B2163 Lower Street, Forge Lane, Old Mill Road and vice versa.
The Street, Ulcombe, ME17 1DT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow overhead cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of The Street, Ulcombe, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property named Chadwell. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via The Street, Ulcombe Hill, Lenham Road, Headcorn Road, Liverton Hill, Headcorn Road, Lenham Road, Ulcombe Road, Crumps Lane, Headcorn Road, The Street and vice versa.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 2nd October 2026
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