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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
Bethersden Road, Hothfield & BethersdeN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow waste clearance works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bethersden Road, Hothfield & Bethersden, from 4th November 2026, with estimated completion by 24th December 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Pluckley Road and Sparrow Hatch Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via The Street, West Street, Little Chart Road, Swan Lane, Charing Road, Forge Hill, Smarden Road, Chambers Green Road, Pluckley Road, Fridd Lane, Bethersden Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Cherry Orchard Lane, Aldington, TN25 7AZ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow meter installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Cherry Orchard Lane, Aldington from 19th October 2026, with estimated completion by 21st October 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Holmwood, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Cherry Orchard Lane, New Road Hill, Forge Hill, Roman Road, Frith Road, Priory Road, Bourne Road, D1416 From Junction With Bourne Road To Junction With Frogmore Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Church Road, Warehorne. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING, PEDESTRIANS & EQUESTRIANS)TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow level crossing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic, pedestrians and equestrians on part of Church Road, Warehorne from 20th October 2026 with estimated completion by 23rd October 2026, between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 only, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 10m either side of Warehorne level crossing, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is via Church Road, H Hockley Lane From Junction With B2067 Kenardington Road To Junction With Church Road, Kenardington Road, Warehorne Road, Appledore Road, Heath Road, The Street, Station Road, Arrowhead Lane, Snargate Road and vice versa.
Egerton Road, Pluckley, TN27 0PF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 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 Egerton Road, Pluckley from 2nd November 2026 with estimated completion by 3rd November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 30m north west of the junction with Pivington Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Egerton Road, New Road, Rock Hill Road, Mundy Bois Road, C86 Mundy Bois Road Junction With C146 Pinnock Road To Junction With Green Hill Lane, The Pinnock, Smarden Road and Forge Hill.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Fridd Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow overhead cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Fridd Lane, Bethersden from 5th November 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 in the vicinity of Willow Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Fridd Lane, Pluckley Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Manor Pound Lane, Brabourne, TN25 5LF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 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 Manor Pound Lane, Brabourne from 4th November 2026 with estimated completion by 5th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 8, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Manor Pound Lane, Weekes Lane, Pilgrims Way, Stock Lane, Canterbury Road, Manor Pound Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Osborne Road & Albemarle Road, Willesborough (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow heavy jetting and CCTV works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Osborne Road & Albemarle Road, Willesborough from 19th October 2026 with estimated completion by 20th October 2026, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00, or until the works have been completed.
Osborne Road will be closed at the junction with Albemarle Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Albemarle Road will be closed between the junctions with A292 Hythe Road and Osborne Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Osborne Road, Church Road, A292 Hythe Road, Hunter Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pested Lane, Challock (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow overhead cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pested Lane, Challock from 3rd November 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 between the junction with A252 Canterbury Road and Medway House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A252 Canterbury Road, A251 Faversham Road, Pested Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Soleshill Road, Chilham, CT4 8JP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Soleshill Road, Chilham from 3rd November 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 at the junction with Goldups Lane heading eastwards for approximately 80m, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Soleshill Road, A252 Maidstone Road, Shottenden Lane, Shottenden Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Spot House Lane, Woodchurch, TN26 3PG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow drainage works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Spot House Lane, Woodchurch from 3rd November 2026 for up to one day, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Fullwood, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Shadoxhurst Road, Bethersden Road, Front Road, Lower Road and Place Lane.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Swan Lane, Pluckley & Little Chart. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow overhead cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Swan Lane, Pluckley & Little Chart from 19th October 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 between the junctions with Surrenden Road and The Street, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Swan Lane, Charing Road, Pluckley Road, Station Road, A20 Maidstone Road, Roundabout Back Onto A20 Maidstone Road, Cades Road, School Road, West Street, Little Chart Road, Swan Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Swan Street, Wittersham, TN30 7PJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER OCTOBER 2026
To allow heavy jetting and CCTV works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Swan Street, Wittersham from 21st October 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 between Finches and number 39, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Moons Green, Palstre Court Road (Wittersham Road), B2082 Poplar Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Toll Lane & Pilgrims Way, Charing (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 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 Toll Lane & Pilgrims Way, Charing from 5th November 2026 with estimated completion by 6th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
Toll Lane will be closed approximately 20m south of the junction with Pilgrims Way, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for Toll Lane is via Toll Lane, Pilgrims Way, A252 Charing Hill, The Hill, Pett Lane, Toll Lane and vice versa.
Pilgrims Way will be closed approximately 100m east of the junction with Toll Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for Pilgrims Way however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Various Roads, Ashford (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING, TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTIONS & REVERSAL OF ONE-WAY ORDER) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow the Surface Preservation Scheme to take place, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic and imposing temporary 20 mph speed restrictions on part of various roads in Ashford. This order takes effect on or after 6th November 2026 for up to 18 months. It may be necessary for some of the roads to be closed on multiple occasions for each phase of the works. Planned dates will be published in advance of the works on One.Network and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start.
After the Surface Treatment works are complete, temporary speed restrictions of 20 mph may be imposed for a period of up to 7 days, these will be clearly indicated by relevant signs displayed on site.
These works are subject to weather conditions and other factors which may potentially cause changes at short notice. Every effort will be made to keep as close as possible to the planned dates and any changes will be publicised.
Road Closures & Speed Restrictions
The following roads will be closed to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Sandyhurst Lane, Boughton Aluph
The road will be closed between the junctions with Lenacre Street and Westwell Lane.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sandyhurst Lane, Maidstone Road North Of Drovers Roundabout, Cycle Track East Of Maidstone Road, Simone Weil Roundabout, Fougeres Way, Junction 9, M20 Junction 9 To Junction 8 On Slip, M20 Junction 9 From Junction 8 Off Slip, Trinity Road, Faversham Road and vice versa.
Coldharbour Lane, Wye, Wye Road & The Street, Hastingleigh
The roads will be closed between the junctions with Scotten Street and Waltham Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Coldharbour Lane, Scotton Street, Upper Bridge Street, Oxenturn Road, Naccolt Road, Hinxhill Road From Junction With Goodcheap Lane To Nackolt Road, Plumpton, Bulltown Lane, Pilgrims Way, New Barn Hill, New Barn Road, Waltham Road, Canterbury Lane and vice versa.
Little Olantigh Road & Upper Olantigh Road, Wye
The roads will be closed between the junctions with Coldharbour Lane and Longport, Crundale.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Coldharbour Lane, Scotton Street, High Street, Olantigh Road, Longport and vice versa.
Scotton Street, Wye
The road will be closed between the junctions with High Street and Coldharbour Lane.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via High Street, Church Street, Bridge Street, Upper Bridge Street, The Green, Oxenturn Road, Naccolt Road, Spelders Hill, Nats Lane, The Street, Stonebridge, Amage Road, Coldharbour Lane and vice versa.
Ashborne Close, Kennington
The road will be closed from the junction with Ryland Road, to the end.
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.
Belmont Road, Kennington
The road will be closed between the junctions with Brybrook Road and Rylands Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Rylands Road, Bybrook Road and vice versa.
Nine Acres, Kennington
The road will be closed between the junction with Bybrook Road and Mathon Court.
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.
Underwood Close, Ashford
The road will be closed in its entirety.
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.
Springwood Drive, Ashford
The road will be closed between the junctions with Loudon Way and Mulberry Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Mulberry Road, Loudon Way, Springwood Drive and vice versa.
Springwood Close, Ashford
The road will be closed in its entirety.
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.
Loudon Way, Ashford
The road will be closed between the junctions with Chart Road and Mulberry Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Loudon Way, Sweet Bay Crescent, Evergreen Way, Laurens Van Der Post Way, Sir Henry Brackenbury Road, Chart Road Roundabout, Templer Way, Chart Road and vice versa.
Highfield Road, Willesborough
The road will be closed between the junctions with Sevington Lane and Church Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Church Road, Sevington Lane and vice versa.
Ripley Road, Willesborough
The road will be closed between the junctions with Evans Road and Highfield Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Evans Road, Collard Road, Luckhurst Road and Highfield Road.
West Street, Hothfield
The road will be closed between the junctions with The Street and Little Chart Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via School Road, Cades Road, A20 Maidstone Road, Ashford Road, Maidstone Road, Station Road, Pluckley Road, Charing Road and vice versa.
Little Chart Road, Hothfield & Little Chart Road, Little Chart & Swan Lane, Little Chart
The roads will be closed between the junctions with West Street and Swan Lane.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via School Road, Cades Road, A20 Maidstone Road, Ashford Road, Maidstone Road, Station Road, Pluckley Road, Charing Road and vice versa.
Swan Lane, Pluckley
The road will be closed between the junctions with Swan Lane, Little Chart and Charing Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via School Road, Cades Road, A20 Maidstone Road, Ashford Road, Maidstone Road, Station Road, Pluckley Road, Charing Road and vice versa.
Hampden Lane & Austin Road, Ashford
Hampden Lane will be closed between the junctions with Kingsnorth Road and Hampden Road.
Austin Road will be closed between the junction with Hampden Lane/Hampden Road and number 38.
There is no alternative route for these closures, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
The One-Way Order on Hampden Lane will be reversed, to allow for access only.
Bethersden Road, Shadoxhurst
The road will be closed between the junctions with Woodchurch Road and A28 Ashford Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A28 Ashford Road, Woodchurch Road, Bethersden Road, Plurenden Lane, Woodchurch Road and vice versa.
Sandy Lane, Great Chart
The road will be closed between the junctions with Purchase Lane and A28 Ashford Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Vitters Oak Lane, Old Surrenden Manor, A28 Ashford Road and vice versa.
Cranbrook Road, Tenterden & Tenterden Road, Biddenden
The roads will be closed between the junctions with Bethersden Road and A28 Rolvenden Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Benenden Road, A262 Tenterden Road, High Street, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden Road, The Street, Chapel Lane, Tenterden Road, Cranbrook Road, Tenterden Road, Cranbrook Road, A28 Rolvenden Road, West Cross, High Street, East Cross, Ashford Road, A262 Biddenden Road and vice versa.
White Hill, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4ET (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 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 White Hill, Boughton Aluph from 4th November 2026 with estimated completion by 5th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Stour View Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via White Hill, A251 Faversham Road, A2042 Faversham Road, A28 Canterbury Road, White Hill 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 16th October 2026
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