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Tunbridge Wells, 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.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS AREA
B2017 Badsell Road, Mascalls Court Road & B2160 Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6GB (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow highway improvement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of B2017 Badsell Road, Mascalls Court Road & B2160 Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 209 days or until the works have been completed as detailed below:
B2017 Badsell Road will be closed at the junction with B2160 Maidstone Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Badsell Road, B2160 Maidstone Road, A228 Whetsted Road, A228 Maidstone Road, and vice versa.
Mascalls Court Road will be closed at the junction with B2160 Maidstone Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Mascalls Court Road, Mile Oak Road, Pearsons Green Road, Churn Lane, B2162 Maidstone Road, The Heath, Brenchley Road, Horsmonden Road, High Street, Brenchley Road, B2160 Maidstone Road, B2160 Gedges Hill, Mascalls Court Road and vice versa.
B2160 Maidstone Road will be closed at junction with B2017 Badsell Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2160 Gedges Hill, B2160 Maidstone Road, A21 Hastings Road, A21 Pembury Bypass, A21 Exit to A228 Pembury Road, A228 Pembury Road, A228 Pembury Northern Bypass, A228 Maidstone Road, A228 Colts Hill, B2017 Badsell Road, B2160 Maidstone Road and vice versa.
Colliers Green Road, Cranbrook (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 Colliers Green Road, Cranbrook, on or after 5th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Marden Road to the junction with Round Green Lane. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Round Green Lane, Horden Road, Combourne Lane, Jarvis Lane, Mile Lane, A262 Cranbrook Road, A262 Goudhurst Road, Colliers Green Road and vice versa.
Golford Road, Cranbrook, TN17 4AL (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 Golford Road, Cranbrook, on or after 6th November 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of the entrance to Ommerden Lodge for a distance approximately 50 metres in a North direction. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Golford Road, Tenterden Road, Cranbrook Road, Benenden Road, Goddards Green Road, Golford Road and vice versa.
Harland Way, Southborough, TN4 0RG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow electric cable installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Harland Way, Southborough, on or after 20th October 2026 for up to 7 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity property named Harland End. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A26 London Road, Harland Way and vice versa.
Heartenoak Road, Hawkhurst (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow overhead fibre cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Heartenoak Road, Hawkhurst, 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 A229 Cranbrook Road, for a distance approximately 1320 metres, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Heartenoak Road, Ockley Road, A229 Cranbrook Road and vice versa.
High Street, Bidborough, TN3 0UH (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 High Street, Bidborough, on or after 5th November 2026 for up to 1 night or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with B2176 Bidborough Ridge to the junction with Franks Hollow Road, between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Franks Hollow Road, Stockland Green Road, Bentham Hill, Victoria Road, Constitutional Hill Road, Church Road, A26 London Road, Birchwood Avenue, Bounds Oak Way, Darnley Drive, B2176 Bidborough Ridge and vice versa.
Neills Road, Lamberhurst, TN5 6QZ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow tree safety works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Neills Road, Lamberhurst, 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 Newbury Lane to the junction with Free Heath, between the hours of 09:30 and 14:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Newbury Lane, Sleepers Stile Road, Free Heath and vice versa.
Quaker Drive, Cranbrook, TN17 2HF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow new water service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Quaker Drive, Cranbrook, on or after 20th October 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Quaker Lane to the rear of number 5 Quaker Lane. 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.
Stone Pit Lane, Sandhurst (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 Stone Pit Lane, Sandhurst, on or after 6th November 2026 for up to 1day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Crouch Lane to the junction with A268 Rye Road, 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 Crouch Lane, A268 Rye Road and vice versa.
The Boundary, Rusthall, TN4 8RS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow service cable installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of The Boundary, Rusthall, 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 number 11. 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.
Wallers, Speldhurst, TN3 0PT (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow new water main and connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Wallers, Speldhurst, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 44 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Speldhurst Hill. 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.
Various Roads, Hawkhurst (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow a remembrance parade event to be held, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of Various Roads, Hawkhurst, on or after 8th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The roads will be closed between the hours of 10:00 and 13:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site as detailed below:
A268 High Street - between Post Office Road and A229 Highgate Hill.
A268 Rye Road - from A229 Highgate Hill for approximately 40 metres west.
A229 Highgate Hill - in its entirety.
A229 Moor Hill - in its entirety.
A229 The Moor - between A229 Moor Hill and A229 Horns Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A229 Horns Road, A229 Coopers Corner, A21 Ashdene, A21 Hastings Road, A268 Hawkhurst Road, A268 High Street and vice versa.
Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & PROHIBITION OF PARKING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow gas main replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic and parking on parts of Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 19th October 2026 for up to 57 days or until the works have been completed, as detailed below:
Clarendon Gardens will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with A267 Frant Road, and parking will be prohibited from the junction with Frant Road to the junction with Maple Close on both sides of the carriageway. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A267 Frant Road, Montacute Road, Clarendon Way, Clarendon Gardens and vice versa.
Roedean Road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with A267 Frant Road, and parking will be prohibited from the junction with A267 Frant Road to property number 1 on both sides of the carriageway.To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A267 Frant Road, Rodmell Road, Warwick Park, Roedean Road and vice versa.
Montacute Road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with A267 Frant Road and parking will be prhibited from the junction with A267 Frant Road to the rear of property number 20 on both sides of the carriageway. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A267 Frant Road, Clarendon Gardens, Clarendon Way and vice versa.
Rodmell Road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with A267 Frant Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A267 Frant Road, A267 Nevill Street, Warwick Park, Rodmell Road and vice versa.
Parking will be prohibited from the junction with A267 Frant Road to outside property named Craigside on both sides of the carriageway and from Upper Cumberland Walk to the junction with Madeira Park on both sides of the carriageway.
Madeira Park will be closed in the vicinity of property numbers 57 and 46, and parking will be prohibited from the junction with Rodmell Road to the junction with Mount Sion on both sides of the carriageway. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Maderia Park and vice versa.
Mount Sion will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with Little Mount Sion, and parking will be prohibited from the junction with Little Mount Sion to the junction with Clifton Place on both sides of the carriageway. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Mount Sion, High Street, A26 London Road, A263 Vale Road, B2023 Grove Hill Road, Claremont Road and vice versa.
Howard Gardens will be closed at the junction with A267 Frant Road, and parking will be prohibited from the junction with A267 Frant Road for the full length and both sides of the carriageway.
There is no alternative route for any through traffic. Access will be maintained where it is safe to do so.
VARIOUS ROADS, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of gas mains replacement works, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic and parking on Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells as per the schedule below.
This Order takes effect on or after 19th October 2026 for a period of up to 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner, or where stated on a valid permit. Planned dates will be published in advance of the works and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start. This programme is subject to weather and other factors and may therefore change; every effort will be made to keep as close as possible to the programmed dates and duration. Changes will be notified locally and signposted on site and the works will be displayed on One.Network.
SCHEDULE
The following roads will be closed and parking prohibited, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site, as detailed below:
SANDHURST PARK, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
• Northern end in the vicinity of the junction with Sandhurst Road.
• Southern end in the vicinity of the junction with Sandhurst Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sandhurst Park, Sandhurst Road and vice versa.
BROOK ROAD, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
• In the vicinity of the junction with Sandhurst Road.
• From the junction with Sandhurst Road to the junction with Rymers Close.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sandhurst Road, Oak Road and vice versa.
BIRKEN ROAD, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
• In the vicinity of the junction with Sandhurst Road.
• From the junction with Sandhurst Road to the junction with Harries Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sandhurst Road, Sherwood Road, Greggswood Road, Liptraps Lane and vice versa.
SANDHURST ROAD, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
• From the junction with Birken Road to the junction with A264 Pembury Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Upper Grosvenor Road, Meadow Road, Victoria Road, Garden Road, Lansdowne Road, Sandrock Road, A264 Pembury Road.
SHERWOOD ROAD, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
• In the vicinity of the junction with Sandhurst Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sherwood Road, Sandhurst Road and vice versa.
FERNDALE, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
• In the vicinity of the junction with Sandhurst Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sandrock Road, Garden Road, Victoria Road, Good Station Road, Grosvenor Road, Upper Grosvenor Road, Sandhurst Road and vice versa.
FRIARS WAY, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
• From the junction with Birken Road to the junction with Allandale Road.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Friars Way, Greggswood Road, Sherwood Road, Sandhurst Road and vice versa.
Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING, NO RIGHT TURN, NO LEFT TURN & PROHIBITION OF PARKING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow the Dunorlan Fireworks Event to be held, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily impose restrictions on through traffic on parts of A264 Pembury Road & Halls Hole Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 7th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the event has been completed.
A264 Pembury Road will be closed from the junction with Sandrock Road to the junction with Sandhurst Road, between the hours of 19:30 and 20:00, to allow crowds to disperse. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Halls Hole Road will be closed from the junction with Bayhall Road to the junction with Cornford Lane, between the hours of 17:00 and 21:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
No Right Turn and No Left Turn will be imposed from A264 Pembury Road into Sandrock Road for the duration of this event.
Prohibition of parking will be imposed on Sandrock Road between Cleveland and A246 Pembury Road for the duration of this event.
Prohibition of parking will be imposed on Sandhurst Road between Sherwood Road and A264 Pembury Road for the duration of this event.
Prohibition of parking will be imposed on Bayhall Road between Cromwell Road and Camden Park for the duration of this event.
The alternative route for any A264 Pembury Road through traffic is via Sandrock Road, Ferndale, Sandhurst Road and vice versa.
The alternative route for any Halls Hole Road through traffic is via A264 Pembury Road, Bayhall Road, Halls Hole Road and vice versa.
Vauxhall Lane, Southborough (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow pole testing and tree cutting works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Vauxhall Lane, Southborough, on or after 3rd November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with A26 London Road to in the vicinity of Honnington Farm, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 weekday only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Vauxhall Lane, A2014 Pembury Road, A26 Quarry Hill Road, A26 London Road and vice versa.
Water Lane, Hawkhurst, TN18 5AX (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 Water Lane, Hawkhurst, on or after 6th November 2026 for up to 4 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 30 metres South of entrance to “Paul’s Farm” for a further 100 metres in a Southerly direction, between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 Monday and/or Friday only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Water Lane, A268 Rye Road, A229 Cranbrook Road, A229 Gills Green, A229 Hawkhurst Road 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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