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Sevenoaks, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices

TN13 9WP•Published 05/11/26
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.

SEVENOAKS AREA

A225 High Street, Akehurst Lane and Dorset Street, Sevenoaks, TN13 9WP (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2025

Because of Sevenoaks Christmas Lights Switch On, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of A225 High Street, Akehurst Lane and Dorset Street, Sevenoaks, on or after 28th November 2026 for up to 1 day.

A225 High Street - between A224 London Road and Pembroke Road

Dorset Street - whole length

Akehurst Lane - whole length

The roads will be closed on 29th November 2025 between 13.30hrs and 19.00hrs.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Pembroke Road, A224 London Road and vice versa. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.



B2026 Hartfield Road, Cowden, TN8 7HF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of UK Power Networks works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2026 Hartfield Road, Cowden, on or after 26th 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 outside 2 Ash Grove Cottage.

The alternative route is via B2026 Hartfield Road > B2026 Stick Hill > B2026 Hartfield Road > B2028 Marsh Green Rd > Moor Lane B2028 > Racecourse Rd B2028 > Town Hill B2028 > B2028 High Street > B2028 Plaistow Street > B2028 Newchapel Road > A22 Eastbourne Road >A22 London Road > A264 Moat Road > A264 Cranston Road >A264 Blackwell Road > A264 Holtye Road > A264 Colestock Road > B2026 Hartfield Road and vice versa.



Clarks Lane, Halstead, TN14 7DD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of an electrical and sewer connection, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Clarks Lane, Halstead, on or after 23rd November 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed between numbers 24 and 28.

The alternative route is via Clarks Lane, Station Road, Shoreham Road, Shoreham Lane and vice versa.



Fens Way, Hextable, BR8 7SW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of UK Power Networks works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Fens Way, Hextable, on or after 23rd November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside number 61.

The alternative route is via Fens Way, Lower Road, Midfield Avenue and vice versa.



Franks Lane, Horton Kirby, DA4 9JJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of Openreach works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Franks Lane, Horton Kirby, on or after 23rd November 2026 for up to 12 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed from The Lodge to Eglantine Lane.

The alternative route is via Eglantine Lane, A20 London Road, A225 Dartford Road, Franks Lane and vice versa.



Greenfields, Hodsoll Street, TN15 7LE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of wet well inspections, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Greenfields, Hodsoll Street, on or after 25th 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 outside Plum Cottage and Peach Cottage.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Greenfields and vice versa.



High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of The Edenbridge Community Christmas Fair 2026, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of High Street, Edenbridge, on or after 28th November 2026 for up to 1 day.

This event will take place on 28th November 2026 from 13:00 to 20:00 culminating in the turning on of the Christmas Lights.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via High Street, Station Road, B2026 Mont St Aignan Way and vice versa.



Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, TN8 6LQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of a new water and foul connection, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, on or after 23rd November 2026 for up to 14 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside Hilders Farm.

The alternative route is via Hilders Lane, B2026 Main Road/Station Road/Mont St Aignan Way, Stangrove Road, Crouch House Road, Little Browns Lane and vice versa.



Hodsoll Street, Hodsoll Street, TN15 7LA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of the installation of a new electricity supply, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hodsoll Street, Hodsoll Street, on or after 9th November 2026 for up to 17 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed at the junction with A227 Gravesend Road.

The alternative route is via A227 Wrotham Road, Chapmans Hill, Rosemary Lane, Hodsoll Street and vice versa.



Ide Hill Road, Bough Beech, TN8 7PJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of the replacement of one existing telegraph pole and rehang associated cabling, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Ide Hill Road, Bough Beech, on or after 24th November 2026 for up to 2 days between 09:00hrs and 16:00hrs or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed adjacent to Bench Mark Cottage.

The alternative route is via Ide Hill Road, B2027 Clinton Lane, B2027 Bough Beech Road, B2042 Ide Hill Road, B2042 Green Lane, Coopers Corner and vice versa.



Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, DA4 0JA (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of Openreach works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, on or after 9th 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 Eagle Heights Wildlife Centre and the Roman Villa.

There is no alternative route but access will be given when safe to do so.



Pilgrims Way, Sundridge, TN14 6AJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of a BT pole test, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on Pilgrims Way, Sundridge, on or after 23rd 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 for the entire length.

The alternative route is via Sundridge Hill, Main Road, The Nower, The Nower, Brasted Hill and vice versa.



Uckfield Lane, Hever, TN8 5NX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of Openreach works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Uckfield Lane, Hever, on or after 23rd 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 from Buckhurst to Dyehurst Lane.

The alternative route is via Uckfield Lane, Buckhurst, Cowden Pound Road, B2026 Stick Hill, B2026 Hartfield Road, B2026 Mill Hill, Hever Road and vice versa.

Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ

Dated 6th November 2026

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