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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
Colliers Green Road, Cranbrook (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 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 has made 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.
High Street, Bidborough, TN3 0UH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow gully cleansing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made 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.
Stone Pit Lane, Sandhurst (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 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 has made 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.
Vauxhall Lane, Southborough (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow pole testing and tree cutting works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made 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 has made 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.
Watermans Lane, Paddock Wood, TN12 6ND (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of cabling works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Watermans Lane, Paddock Wood, on or after 18th 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 near Moatlands Farm.
The alternative route is via Watermans Lane, Chantlers Hill, Mascalls Court Road, Mascalls Court Lane, Mile Oak Road and vice versa.
Various Roads, Hawkhurst (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow a remembrance parade event to be held, Kent County Council has made 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, NO RIGHT TURN, NO LEFT TURN & PROHIBITION OF PARKING)TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow the Dunorlan Fireworks Event to be held, Kent County Council has made 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.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 30th October 2026
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