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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
A26 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells (SUSPENSION OF CYCLE LANE) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow hydrant replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily impose a cycle lane suspension on part of A26 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 26th October 2026 for up to 2 nights or until the works have been completed.
The cycle lane will be suspended in the vicinity of the Army Reserve Centre, between the hours of 19:00 and 07:00 weekdays only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Bird In Hand Street, Groombridge, TN3 9QE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage improvement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Bird In Hand Street, Groombridge, on or after 9th November 2026 for up to 5 days 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 Groombridge Road, A264 Ashurst Road, B2110 Groombridge Hill and vice versa.
Bodiam Road, Sandhurst (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 Bodiam Road, Sandhurst, on or after 10th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 165 metres South of Glebe Cottage, between the hours of 09:30 and 14:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bodiam Road, A268 Queen Street, A268 Megrims Hill, A268 Rye Road, A229 Highgate Hill, A229 Moor Hill, A229 The Moor, B2244 Hastings Road, B2244 Hawkhurst Road, Castle Road, Peters Green Road, Bodiam Road and vice versa.
Cambrian Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9HA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Cambrian Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 77 to property number 76. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Cambrian Road, Upper Grosvenor Road, Holmewood Road, Woodland Road and vice versa.
Chicks Lane, Kilndown, TN17 2RU (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 Chicks Lane, Kilndown, on or after 10th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Oak Tree Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chicks Lane, Church Road, Rogers Rough Road, Chicks Lane and vice versa.
Colliers Green Road, Cranbrook (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow essential tree and vegetation trimming to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Colliers Green Road, Cranbrook, on or after 28th October 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of the boundary of Nightingale Woods, 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 Colliers Green Road, A262 Goudhurst Road, A229 Wilsley Pound, A229 The Common, A229 Camden Hill, A229 Rocks Hill, A229 Knoxbridge, A229 Cranbrook Road, Pinnock Lane, Goudhurst Road, Folly Hill, Colliers Green Road and vice versa.
Edward Street, Rusthall, TN4 8BQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Edward Street, Rusthall, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 33, 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 Burdett Road, Gladstone Road, Rusthall High Street and vice versa.
Mount Pleasant Avenue, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2PL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow electric cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Mount Pleasant Avenue, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 26th October 2026 for up to 7 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 50 metres back from Mount Pleasant Avenue to near number 62. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Mount Pleasant Avenue, Mount Pleasant Road, Crescent Road and vice versa.
Ramslye Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8LN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow new gas service connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Ramslye Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 28th October 2026 for up to 7 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of St Marks CE Primary School. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Saunders Road, Waterdown Road, Nottidge Road and vice versa.
Riddlesdale Avenue, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9AE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Riddlesdale Avenue, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 2 to property number 4, 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 New England Road, East Cliff Road and vice versa.
St James Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2HQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of St James Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Stratford Street to the junction with Avon Street, 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 Quarry Road, Western Road, St James Road and vice versa.
Taylor Street, Southborough, TN4 0DS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow chamber investigation and 3D scanning works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Taylor Street, Southborough, on or after 28th October 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from in the vicinity of property number 78 to the junction with Speldhurst Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Speldhurst Road, Edward Street, Holden Park Road, Taylor Street and vice versa.
Welbeck Avenue, High Brooms, TN4 9BQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Welbeck Avenue, High Brooms, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from property number 2 to property number 10, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 only. 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, Royal Tunbridge Wells (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPEND ONE WAY) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Kent County Council intends to make an Order for the safety of the public whilst an event is being held on the highway to temporarily prohibit the use of vehicles and suspend one way on:-
Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells
This Order will become effective on 13th and 14th November 2026. The restrictions/prohibitions specified in this notice will apply only during such times and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs in operation.
To allow Tunbridge Wells Kick Off to Christmas Event, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic and suspend the one way on parts of Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Full Closures – 13th & 14th November 2026 - 19.00 22.00
Grosvenor Road – from junction of Goods Station Road to Calverley Road
Mount Pleasant Road – from junction of Calverley Road to A264 Church Road
Monson Road – from junction of Mount Pleasant Road to Newton Road
Diversion – A264 Church Road, A26 London Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, Grosvenor Road and vice versa
One Way Order Suspension – 14th November 2026 - 07.00-20.00
Newton Road
Dudley Road
York Road
Rolling Road Closures – 14th November 2026 – 09.15-11.00
Camden Road, Albion Road, King George V Hill, Dorking Road, Jackwood Way, Goods Station Road, Hanover Road, Mount Ephraim Road
Rolling Road Closures – 14th November 2026 – 17.00-18.30
Camden Road, Victoria Road, Goods Station Road
For information regarding this event please contact Royal Tunbridge Wells Together CIC, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
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 23rd October 2026
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