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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
Bethel Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3TW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPEND ONE WAY) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of the installation of a new electricity supply for a customer, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Bethel Road, Sevenoaks, on or after 2nd November 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 47.
The alternative route for:
Vehicles travelling north along Bethel Road - Holly Bush Lane, Bayham Road, Quakers Hall Lane.
Vehicles travelling south along Bethel Road - Quakers Hall Lane, A225 St Johns Hill, Holly Bush Lane, Cedar Terrace Road.
Chafford Lane, Fordcombe, TN3 0SP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of the replacement of one existing telegraph pole and rehang associated cabling, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Chafford Lane, Fordcombe, on or after 3rd November 2026 for up to 2 days between 08:00hrs and 16:00hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Bradley Road and 2, Chafford Cottages.
The alternative route is via Chafford Lane, B2188 Spring Hill, Sandfield Road, Walters Green Road and vice versa.
Chipstead Lane & The Square, Riverhead, TN13 2AG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPEND ONE WAY) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of Openreach works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Chipstead Lane and The Square, Riverhead, on or after 20th November 2026 for up to 1 day between 09.30hrs and 15.30hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between A25 Worships Hill and number 12.
The alternative route is via Witches Lane, A25 Worships Hill and vice versa.
Firmingers Road, Orpington, BR6 7QG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of tree cutting to keep branches away from power lines, ensuring safe and reliable electricity supplies, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Firmingers Road, Orpington, on or after 3rd November 2026 for up to 1 day between 08:00hrs and 18:00hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from outside Rosedene for approx. 400m in a southerly direction.
The alternative route is via Well Hill, Rock Hill and vice versa.
Franks Lane, Horton Kirby, DA4 9JJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of survey works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Franks Lane, Horton Kirby, on or after 16th November 2026 for up to 1 day between 08.00hrs and 17.00hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Blackdale Barn and The Coach House.
The alternative route is via Eglantine Lane, A20 London Road, A225 Dartford Road, Franks Lane and vice versa.
High Street, Otford, TN14 5PQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of a craft market and Christmas fair, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of High Street, Otford, on or after 21st November 2026 for up to 1 day between 08.00hrs and 18.00hrs.
The road will be closed between Duck Pond Roundabout and Otford Village Car Park.
The alternative route is via A225 Sevenoaks Road - A225 Otford Road - A25 Bradbourne Vale Road - A224 London Road - London Road - Pilgrims Way West - High Street and vice versa.
Hilders Lane & Little Browns Lane, Edenbridge, TN8 6JU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of the replacement of existing telegraph poles and rehang associated cabling, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hilders Lane and Little Browns Lane, Edenbridge.
Hilders Lane is planned for 18th and 19th November 2026 for 2 days.
Little Browns Lane is planned for 19th November 2026 for 2 days.
Hilders Lane will be closed outside West Harnham and Fern Bank.
Little Browns Lane will be closed outside Thatchers.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2026 Main Road/Station Road/Mont St Aignan Way, Stangrove Road, Crouch House Road, Little Browns Lane and vice versa.
London Road, West Kingsdown, TN15 6ER (CYCLE LANE SUSPENSION) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of the installation of a private vehicle crossing, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily suspend the cycle lane on part of London Road, West Kingsdown, on or after 2nd November 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Second Bungalow 6A.
The cycle lane will be suspended westbound outside Second Bungalow 6A.
Ovenden Road, Sundridge, TN14 6AL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of the replacement of one existing telegraph pole and rehang associated cabling, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Ovenden Road, Sundridge, on or after 3rd November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed adjacent to Chevening Road.
The alternative route is via Ovenden Road, Pilgrims Way, Brasted Hill Road, Rectory Lane, A25 High Street/Main Road, B2211 Chevening Road and vice versa.
Pendennis Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3JJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of the installation of a new electricity supply for a customer, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Pendennis Road, Sevenoaks, on or after 16th November 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 4.
There is no alternative route but access will be given when safe to do so.
Pilgrims Way, Kemsing, TN15 6BF (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 Pilgrims Way, Kemsing, on or after 2nd November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 93.
The alternative route is via Childsbridge Lane, West End, The Landway and vice versa.
Randles Lane, Knockholt, TN14 7NH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of a foul water connection on to a Thames Water Main sewer, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Randles Lane, Knockholt, on or after 16th November 2026 for up to 8 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Pound Lane and Singles Cross Cottages.
The alternative route is via Pound Lane, Main Road, Rushmore Hill and vice versa.
Ridge Way, Edenbridge, TN8 6AH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of the urgent alteration of a gas service, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Ridge Way, Edenbridge, on or after 2nd November 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 73.
The alternative route is via Crown Road, Swan Lane, Swan Ridge and vice versa.
St Georges Road, Swanley, BR8 8AX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of St Georges Road, Swanley, on or after 3rd November 2026 for up to 1 night between 22.00hrs and 06.00hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of railway bridge.
There is no alternative route but access will be given as and when safe to do so.
Station Road, Cowden, TN8 7DS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Station Road, Cowden, on or after 8th November 2026 for up to 1 night between 01:05hrs and 04:00hrs or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of railway bridge.
The alternative route is via Blowers Hill, Cow Lane, Cowden Pound Road, B2026 Hartfield Road, Station Road and vice versa.
Various Roads, Four Elms, TN8 6NS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of highway repair and maintenance works all approaching arms within 250m of the junction, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of Various Roads, Four Elms, on or after 17th November 2026 for up to 3 nights between 20.00hrs and 05.00hrs or until the works have been completed.
All approaching arms within 250m of the junctions will be closed on B269 Pootings Road, B2027 Four Elms Road, B2027 Bough Beech Road and B2042 Ide Hill Road.
The alternative routes are as follows:
B2027 Four Elms Road - B2026 Station Road, B2026 Main Road and vice versa.
B2042 Ide Hill Road - B2042 Green Lane, Ide Hill Road, Wheatsheaf Hill, Cold Arbor Road, A25 Westerham Road, B2026 Hosey Hill, Hosey Common Road and vice versa.
B269 Pootings Road - B269 Spout Lane, B2026 Main Road, B2026 Station Road, B2027 Four Elms Road and vice versa.
B2027 Bough Beech Road - B2027 Clinton Lane, B2027 Chequers Hill, Hever Road, B2026 High Street, B2026 Mont St Aignan Way, B2026 Station Road, B2026 Main Road and vice versa.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 30th October 2026
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