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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
B2163 Teston Lane, Teston, ME18 5RB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow vegetation works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2163 Teston Lane, Teston, on or after 8th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 20 metres either side of the Level Crossing, 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 B2163 Teston Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road, B2015 Bow Road, B2015 Maidstone Road, B2162 Hampstead Lane, B2162 Benover Road, B2010 High Street, B2010 Yalding Hill, B2010 Smiths Hill, B2010 Lower Road, B2163 Teston Lane and vice versa.
Bow Hill, Nettlestead, ME18 5EF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage cleansing 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 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.
Caring Lane, Leeds, ME14 4NS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow gully cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Caring Lane, Leeds, on or after 2nd November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Caring Road to the junction with A20 Ashford Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A20 Ashford Road, Otham Lane, Caring Road and vice versa.
Chart Hill Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0RL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow timber post and rail replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Chart Hill Road, Staplehurst, on or after 2nd November 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Hertsfield Bridge over watercourse River Beult. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chart Hill Road, Warmlake Road, Chart Corner, B2163 Plough Wents Road, B2163 Heath Road, A229 Linton Hill, A229 Staplehurst Road, Chart Hill Road and vice versa.
Chartway Street, Sutton Valence (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow new gas connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Chartway Street, Sutton Valence, on or after 2nd November 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property named East Went. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chartway Street, Lenham Road, Headcorn Road, Liverton Hill, Headcorn Road, Lenham Road, Kings Road, A274 Mill Bank, A274 Maidstone Road, A274 Headcorn Road, A274 Sutton Valence Hill, A274 North Street 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 has made 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 has made 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 has made 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.
Farleigh Bridge, East Farleigh, ME16 9NB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow level crossing maintenance works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Farleigh Bridge, East Farleigh, on or after 7th November 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed for a distance approximately 20 metres either side of the level crossing, between the hours of 23:30 on 7th November 2026 and 04:00 on 9th November 2026 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Farleigh Lane, Glebe Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road, B2163 Teston Lane, B2010 Lower Road, Station Hill 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 has made 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 has made 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.
Frittenden Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0DH (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 Frittenden Road, Staplehurst, on or after 6th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Park Wood Lane to the junction with A229 Cranbrook Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Cradducks Lane, Headcorn Road, A229 High Street and vice versa.
Gore Court Road, Langley, ME15 9HD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow remedial works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Gore Court Road, Langley, on or after 2nd November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with A274 Sutton Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Gore Court Road, Buffkyn Way, A274 Sutton Road and vice versa.
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 has made 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.
Old Mill Road, Hollingbourne, ME17 1XD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow tree works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made 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.
South Street, Barming, ME16 9ET (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow underground cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of South Street, Barming, on or after 3rd November 2026 for up to 9 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 26. 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.
Stockett Lane, Tovil, ME15 0HY (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 Stockett Lane, Tovil, on or after 4th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from approximately 30 metres north of the junction with Busbridge Road for a further 100 metres in a northerly direction. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Stockett Lane, B2163 Heath Road, Dean Street, B2010 Dean Street, B2010 Farleigh Hill, Straw Mill Hill, Stockett Lane 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 has made 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.
Vicarage Road, Yalding, ME18 6HY (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 Vicarage Road, Yalding, on or after 6th November 2026 for up to 1 day, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with B2010 Yalding Hill to the junction with Mill Lane, between the hours of 07:00 and 17:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2010 High Street, B2162 Benover Road, Mill Lane and vice versa.
Water Lane, Bearsted, ME14 4HP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow gully cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Water Lane, Bearsted, on or after 4th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in its entirety. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via The Street, The Green, Ware Street, Thurnham Lane, Pilgrims Way and vice versa.
Wierton Hill, Boughton Monchelsea (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 Wierton Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, on or after 4th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from approximately 50 metres South to 100 metres North of entrance to property named Tanyard. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Wierton Hill, East Hall Hill, Hermitage Lane, Wierton Hill and vice versa.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 16th October 2026
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