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Swale, 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.
SWALE AREA
A251 Ashford Road, Faversham, Sheldwich, Badlesmere & A251 Faversham Road, Challock. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow patching and lining works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of A251 Ashford Road, Faversham, Sheldwich, Badlesmere & A251 Faversham Road, Challock from 24th November 2026 with estimated completion by 28th November 2026, between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00, or until the works have been completed.
A251 Ashford Road & Faversham Road will be closed between the junctions with A2 Canterbury Road, Faversham and A252 Canterbury Road, Challock, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for vehicles travelling southbound is via A2 Canterbury Road, London Road, Brenley Corner Roundabout, A2 Boughton Bypass, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, Rheims Way, St Peters Roundabout, Rheims Way, A28 Wincheap Green, Thanington Road, Ashford Road, Canterbury Road, A252 Maidstone Road, The Street and Canterbury Road.
The alternative route for vehicles travelling northbound is via A252 Canterbury Road, The Street, Maidstone Road, A28 Canterbury Road, Ashford Road, Thanington Road, A2 Boughton Bypass, Brenley Corner Roundabout, A2 London Road and Canterbury Road.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Blind Marys Lane, Bredgar. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole testing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Blind Marys Lane, Bredgar from 9th November 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Deans Hill heading southwards for approximately 110m, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Swanton Street, The Street, Gore Road, Silver Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Bull Lane, Newington, ME9 7SH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Bull Lane, Newington from 9th November 2026, with estimated completion by 13th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with Wormdale Hill and Gwelo Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Wormdale Hill, Maidstone Road, Chestnut Street, A2 Key Street Roundabout, Keycol Hill, Boyces Hill, High Street, Playstool Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Church Lane, Newington, ME9 7FE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Lane, Newington from 12th November 2026 with estimated completion by 13th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between numbers 102 and 104, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Church Lane, A2 High Street, London Road, Hartlip Hill, Breach Lane, Boxted Lane, School Lane, Iwade Road, Church Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Church Lane, Newington, ME9 7JD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow water pipe replacement works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Church Lane, Newington from 23rd November 2026, with estimated completion by 25th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junctions with High Street and Iwade Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via School Lane, Boxted Lane, Breach Lane, A2 London Road, High Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Clockhouse Lane, Boughton Under Blean, ME13 9LU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow vegetation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Clockhouse Lane, Boughton Under Blean from 10th November 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 08:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between the junction with Brenley Lane and Colkins Cottages, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Brenley Lane, Selling Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Clockhouse Lane, Boughton Under Blean, ME13 9LU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow level crossing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Clockhouse Lane, Boughton Under Blean from 15th November 2026 with estimated completion by 16th November 2026, between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of the level crossing, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Clockhouse Lane, Selling Road, Brenley Lane, Brenley Farm Track and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Faversham Road, Newnham, ME9 0LG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Faversham Road, Newnham from 23rd November 2026 with estimated completion by 24th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Halcyon, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Faversham Road, A2 London Road, Lynsted Lane, The Street, Christophers Row, Doddington Lane, Chequers Hill, The Street (Doddington), Doddington Lane, The Street (Newnham), Faversham Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Lower Road, Buckland. (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow bridge examination works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Lower Road, Buckland from 22:00 hours on 15th November 2026, with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 16th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 20m either side of the level crossing, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Lower Road, Lower Norton Lane, A2 London Road, B2045 Western Link, Bysing Wood Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Parsonage Lane, Bobbing, ME9 8QL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow tree works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Parsonage Lane, Bobbing from 9th November 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Stickfast Lane heading 400m in south westerly direction, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Parsonage Lane, Sheppey Way, Stickfast Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Penfield Lane, Rodmersham, ME9 0QW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole testing works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Penfield Lane, Rodmersham from 9th November 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, 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.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Plough Road, Minster-on-sea, ME12 4HS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow tree surgery works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Plough Road, Minster-on-sea from 23rd November 2026 with estimated completion by 27th November 2026, between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Golden Leas Holiday Park and number 67, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2008 Eastchurch Road, A2500 Lower Road, High Street, Warden Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Pond Farm Road, Borden, ME9 8JR (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Pond Farm Road, Borden from 24th November 2026 with estimated completion by 25th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Yew Tree Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Pond Farm Road, The Street, Borden Lane, A2 London Road, Key Street, Chestnut Street, Maidstone Road, Oad Street, Pond Farm Road and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
School Lane, Iwade (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow tree cutting works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of School Lane, Iwade from 10th November 2026 for up to one day, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed between Culnells Cottages and Culnells Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via School Lane, Ferry Road, Sheppey Way, A2 Keycol Hill, Boyce Hill, High Street, London Road, Breach Lane, The Street, Sheerness Road, Basser Hill and School Lane.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
St Catherines Drive, Faversham, ME13 8JZ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow excavation works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of St Catherines Drive, Faversham from 9th November 2026, with estimated completion by 13th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 2, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Telescope Alley, Sheerness. (PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow sewer line repair works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting pedestrians from travelling on part of Telescope Alley, Sheerness from 9th November 2026, with estimated completion by 27th November 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The footpath will be closed between the junction with Richmond Street and number 2 James Street, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for pedestrians is via Alma Street, Richmond Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Water Lane, Ospringe, ME13 8XS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Water Lane, Ospringe from 9th November 2026 with estimated completion by 10th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed 280m south of the junction with Vicarage Lane, heading further south for 100m, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Water Lane, A2 Ospringe Street, London Road, Faversham Road, Coxett Hill, Abbots Hill, Water Lane and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Wood Street, Tonge, ME9 9NX (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Wood Street, Tonge from 24th November 2026 with estimated completion by 25th November 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Yeomans House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Wood Street, Claxfield Road, A20 London Road, Dully Road, Wood Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Yeates Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 2UH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow disconnection works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting through traffic on part of Yeates Drive, Sittingbourne from 24th November 2026, with estimated completion by 1st December 2026, or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 54, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
There is no alternative route for this closure, however, residential and emergency access will be maintained at all times when it is safe to do so.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
Various Roads, Sittingbourne (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & PEDESTRIANS, TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION & PROHIBITION OF RIGHT/LEFT TURN) TEMPORARY ORDER NOVEMBER 2026
To allow remedial works to be carried out, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to impose a 30 mph speed restriction and prohibit through traffic/pedestrians on part of various roads in Sittingbourne.
This order takes effect from 23rd November 2026 for a period of up to 18 months or until the works have been completed. Planned dates will be published on One.Network in advance of the works and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start.
Works Schedule
The following roads will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site:
B2005 Grovehurst Road
The road will be closed in phases as follows:
Phase A - The road will be closed between the junctions with Bramblefield Lane and B2005 Swale Way.
The alternative route for vehicles is via B2005 Grovehurst Road, Saffron Way, Mill Way, B2006 King Street, St Pauls Street, Staplehurst Road, Bobbing Interchange, A249 and vice versa.
Phase B - The road will be closed between the junctions with B2005 Swale Way and Coromorant Road.
The alternative route for vehicles is via A249, Kingsferry Roundabout, Sheppey Way, The Street, Ferry Road and vice versa.
B2005 Swale Way
The road will be closed between the junctions with B2005 Grovehurst Road and Barge Way, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for vehicles is via B2005 Swale Way, Castle Road, Eurolink Way, Crown Quay Lane, B2006 Eurolink Way, Mill Way, St Pauls Street, Staplehurst Road, Bobbing Interchange, A249, Grovehurst Road and vice versa.
The following roads will have a temporary, mandatory 30 mph speed restriction imposed, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site:
B2005 Grovehurst Road
The speed restriction will be in place between the junctions with Bramblefield Lane and B2005 Swale Way.
B2005 Swale Way
The speed restriction will be in place between the junctions with B2005 Grovehurst Road and Lloyd Drive.
Vehicles will be prohibited from turning left/right from B2005 Swale Way into the Nicholls Transport entrance.
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 6th November 2026
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