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Tonbridge and Malling, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices

TN9 2NB•Published 29/10/26
Kent Messenger • 

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.

TONBRIDGE & MALLING AREA

A26 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2NB (PROHIBITION OF SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of the replacement of expansion joints, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit southbound only traffic on part of A26 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge.

Phase 1 – 17th November 2026 to 20th November 2026 Working hours: 20:00hrs – 06:00hrs

Phase 2 – 28th June 2027 to 26 July 2027 Working hours: 20:00hrs – 06:00hrs

The road will be closed southbound only between number 100 and South Frith.

The alternative route is via A26 Quarry Hill Road, A2014 Pembury Road, A21 Tonbridge Road, A21 Pembury Bypass, A228 Pembury Road, A264 Pembury Road, A264 Calverley Road, A264 Crescent Road, A264 Church Road, A264 Mount Ephraim, A256 Mount Ephraim, A26 St Johns Road, A26 London Road.



Carpenters Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0HA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of works to locate a fibre fault and clear the blockage for a customer connection, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Carpenters Lane, Hadlow, on or after 18th November 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside Hope Meadow.

The alternative route is via Carpenters Lane, Common Road, A26 Maidstone Road, A26 High Street, A26 The Square, A26 High Street, Carpenters Lane and vice versa.



Eggpie Lane, Hildenborough, TN11 8PD (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 Eggpie Lane, Hildenborough, 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 Brook Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Philpots Lane, Scabharbour Road, Egg Pie Lane and vice versa.



Hatham Green Lane, Stansted, TN15 7PL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of drainage repair works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hatham Green Lane, Stansted, on or after 16th November 2026 for up to 15 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside Crabdene.

The alternative route is via South Ash Road, Pease Hill, Malthouse Road, Malthouse Road, Plaxdale Green Road and vice versa.



Riding Lane, Hildenborough, TN11 9QE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of tree felling works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Riding Lane, Hildenborough, on or after 16th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed between The Round House and approximately 140meters north of Stone Cottages.

The alternative route is via Riding Lane, Shipbourne Road, Underriver House Road, Mill Lane, Vines Lane and vice versa.



South Ash Road, Stansted, TN15 7EN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

To allow stopcock location/installation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of South Ash Road, Stansted, on or after 7th November 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed 200m south of the entrance to South Ash Manor, Saturday and Sunday only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via South Ash Road, Ash Lane, A20 London Road, Fawkham Road, Brands Hatch Road, Valley Road, Fawkham Road, B260 Main Road, Hartley Road, Ash Road, The Street, South Ash Road and vice versa.



Thong Lane, Borough Green, TN15 8FW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of BT telegraph pole replacement, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Thong Lane, Borough Green, on or after 19th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed adjacent to Mill Lane.

The alternative route is via Mill Lane, A227 Bates Hill, A227 The Street, A227 Borough Green Road, Dark Hill Road, Quarry Hill Road, Thong Lane and vice versa.



Welland Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3BP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

To allow frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Welland Road, Tonbridge, on or after 3rd November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed from Flat 9 Maylam Court to the side of 14 Uridge Crescent. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Welland Road, Longmead Way, Darenth Avenue, A227 Shipbourne Road and vice versa.



Windmill Hill, Platt, TN15 8QR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of BT pole replacement, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Windmill Hill, Platt, on or after 19th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside Warrie Wood House.

The alternative route is via Windmill Hill, A25 Maidstone Road, A20 London Road, B2016 Seven Mile Lane, Comp Lane, Windmill Lane 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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