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Sevenoaks, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices
What is happening?
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.
SEVENOAKS AREA
A25 Main Road, Sundridge, TN14 6DG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of full width carriageway resurfacing, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of A25 Main Road, Sundridge, on or after 22nd October 2026 for up to 2 nights between 20.00hrs and 05.00hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Church Road and New Roade.
The alternative route is via A25 High Street (Brasted), A25 Westerham Road, B233 Beggars Lane, A233 London Road, A233 Westerham Hill, A233 Main Road, A233 Leaves Green Road, A233 Westerham Road, A232 Croydon Road, A21 Farnborough Common, A21 Farnborough Way, A21 Sevenoaks Road, A224 Orpington By-pass, A224 London Road, A224 Polhill, A224 Morants Court Road, A224 London Road, A25 Worships Hill, A25 Westerham Road and vice versa.
A225 Shoreham Road, Eynsford, DA4 0HP (30MPH SPEED LIMIT) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow highway improvement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily impose a mandatory 30MPH speed limit on part of A225 Shoreham Road, Eynsford. The current 60MPH speed limit will be suspended for the duration of these works.
Restrictions are planned from 19th October 2026, with estimated completion by 20th November 2026.
A225 Shoreham Road will have a mandatory 30MPH speed limit. The current speed limit be suspended between the railway bridge and the public footpath gate, for the duration of these works.
B2027 Chequers Hill, Bough Beech, TN8 7PH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of brickwork repairs, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2027 Chequers Hill, Bough Beech, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 3 nights between 22.00hrs and 05.00hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of the railway bridge.
The alternative route is via Hever Road, Uckfield Lane, Cowden Pound Road, B2026 Hartfield Road, A264 Colestock Road, East Grinstead Road/Watch Oak Hill/Ashurst Hill/Ashurst Road, B2188 Fordcombe Road/Spring Hill/Saints Hill/New Road/High Street, B276 Penshurst Road/Penshurst Lane, B2027 Hildenborough Road/Stocks Green Road/Rings Hill, Watts Cross Road, B245 London Road, Weald Interchange/A225 Riverhill/Tonbridge Road, A225 High Street, A224 London Road, A224 Amherst Hill, London Road Roundabout, A25 The Square, A25 Worships Hill/Westerham Road/Main Road/High Street/Westerham Road/Vicarage Hill/ Market Square/High Street/Westerham Road, B269 Kent Hatch Road/Spout Lane/Pootings Road, B2027 Bough Beech Road and vice versa.
B2188 New Road, Penshurst, TN11 8EA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of drainage cleansing works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2188 New Road, Penshurst, on or after 23rd October 2026 for up to 1 day between 09:30hrs an 15:30hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from Saints Hill to Smarts Hille.
The alternative route is via B2188 Fordcombe Road, B2188 High Street, B2176 High Street, B2176 Rogues Hill, B2176 Penshurst Road, B2176 Bidborough Ridge, A26 London Road, A26 St Johns Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, A264 Mount Ephraim, A264 Bishops Down, A264 Langton Road, A264 Ashurst Road, B2188 Fordcombe Road, B2188 Spring Hill, B2188 Saints Hill and vice versa.
Cackets Lane, Knockholt, TN14 7PG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of Openreach works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Cackets Lane, Knockholt, on or after 8th October 2026 for up to 1 day between 09.30hrs and 15.30hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from New Years Lane westwards for approx. 1155m.
The alternative route is via Burlings Lane, Main Road, Cudham Lane South and vice versa.
Crowhurst Lane, West Kingsdown, TN15 7HH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of UK Power Networks works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Crowhurst Lane, West Kingsdown, on or after 7th October 2026 for up to 13 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Forge Lane and Billet Hill.
The alternative route is via Crowhurst Lane, Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road, Fawkham Road, A20 London Road, Forge Lane and vice versa.
Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 5LD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of Scotia Gas Networks works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hever Road, Edenbridge, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Burnt Oak Farm and Warsop Trading Estate.
The alternative route is via Hever Road, Uckfield Lane, Buckhurst, Cowden Pound Road, B2026 Stick Hill/Hartfield Road/Mill Hill and vice versa.
Highlands Hill, Swanley, BR8 7NA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of a BT pole test, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Highlands Hill, Swanley, on or after 21st October 2026 for up to 1 day between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Tudor House.
The alternative route is via Highlands Hill, B258 Main Road/Top Dartford Road/Barn End Lane/High Road/Church Hill, A225 Hawley Road, Ship Lane, Wood Street, Swanley Village Road and vice versa.
Lime Tree Walk, Sevenoaks, TN13 9TN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of South East Water works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Lime Tree Walk, Sevenoaks, on or after 5th October 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 15.
The alternative route is via Victoria Road, Argyle Road, Granville Road, South Park and vice versa.
Rye Lane, Otford, TN14 5LT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of the replacement of one existing telegraph pole and rehang associated cabling works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Rye Lane, Otford, on or after 6th October 2026 for up to 2 days between 09.30hrs and 15:00hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside numbers 1 and 14.
The alternative route is via Rye Lane, Station Road, A224 London Road, London Road, Pilgrims Way West and vice versa.
School Lane, Seal, TN15 0BF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPEND ONE-WAY) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of South East Water works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of School Lane, Seal, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 2 nights between 19.00hrs and 06.00hrs or until the works have been completed. The One Way will be suspended to allow access.
The road will be closed outside 1 School Cottages.
The alternative route is via A25 High Street/Seal Road, A225 Otford Road/Sevenoaks Road/Station Road, Pilgrims Way East, Pilgrims Way, Chiddingstone Lane and vice versa.
The Green, Westerham, TN16 1AX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPEND ONE-WAY) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of a new water connection, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of The Green, Westerham, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed. The One Way will be suspended to allow access.
The road will be closed outside number 13.
The alternative route is via A25 Vicarage Hill and vice versa.
Yorks Hill, Ide Hill, TN14 6HY (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Kent County Council has made an Order for the safety of the public whilst an event is being held on the highway to temporarily prohibit the use of Vehicles on:-
Yorks Hill, Ide Hill from Gracious Lane to outside Yorks Hill Farm
The alternative route is via Gracious Lane, B2042 Wheatsheaf Hill/Ide Hill Road and Scallops.
The Order will become effective on 12th October 2026 between 08.00hrs and 13.00hrs. The restrictions/prohibitions specified in this notice will apply only during such times and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs in operation.
Nothing in the Order will apply to:
Any Vehicle being used for Ambulance purposes, Coastguard/RNLI, Fire Brigade or Police services.
Anything done by a Statutory Undertaker vehicle in connection with an emergency repair.
Anything done with the permission or at the direction of Event Organisers or a Police Constable in Uniform
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 2nd October 2026
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