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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
B2079 Lady Oak Lane, Flimwell, TN5 7QJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of BT pole testing works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2079 Lady Oak Lane, Flimwell, 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 Rogers Rough Road to Park Lane.
The alternative route is via B2079 Balcombes Hill, A262 The Plain, A262 West Road, A262 Clayhill, A262 Station Road, A262 Spelmonden Road, A262 Goudhurst Road, A262 Horsmonden Road, A21 Lamberhurst By- pass, Scotney Castle Roundabout, A21 Hastings Road, A21 London Road, B2079 Lady Oak Lane, B2079 Bedgebury Road and vice versa.
Barden Road, Bidborough, TN3 0LL (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of a new SEW connection, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Barden Road, Bidborough, on or after 23rd November 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside Sundial House.
The alternative route is via B2176 Penshurst Road, B2176 Bidborough Ridge, A26 London Road, A26 St Johns Road, Speldhurst Road, Etherington Hill, Speldhurst Hill, Barden Road and vice versa.
Bird In Hand Street, Groombridge, TN3 9QE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
To allow drainage improvement works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Bird In Hand Street, Groombridge, on or after 9th November 2026 for up to 5 days 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.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Groombridge Road, A264 Ashurst Road, B2110 Groombridge Hill and vice versa.
Bodiam Road, Sandhurst (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 Bodiam Road, Sandhurst, on or after 10th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed approximately 165 metres South of Glebe Cottage, between the hours of 09:30 and 14:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bodiam Road, A268 Queen Street, A268 Megrims Hill, A268 Rye Road, A229 Highgate Hill, A229 Moor Hill, A229 The Moor, B2244 Hastings Road, B2244 Hawkhurst Road, Castle Road, Peters Green Road, Bodiam Road and vice versa.
Cambrian Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9HA (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 Cambrian Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 77 to property number 76. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Cambrian Road, Upper Grosvenor Road, Holmewood Road, Woodland Road and vice versa.
Chicks Lane, Kilndown, TN17 2RU (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 Chicks Lane, Kilndown, on or after 10th November 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of Oak Tree Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chicks Lane, Church Road, Rogers Rough Road, Chicks Lane and vice versa.
Edward Street, Rusthall, TN4 8BQ (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 Edward Street, Rusthall, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 33, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Burdett Road, Gladstone Road, Rusthall High Street and vice versa.
Kings Toll Road, Pembury, TN2 4BE (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of a new BT customer service, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Kings Toll Road, Pembury, 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 Claybrook Farm.
The alternative route is via B2160 Maidstone Road, Bramble Reed Lane, Romford Road and vice versa.
Langholm Road, Langton Green, TN3 0HW (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of a frame/cover replacement, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Langholm Road, Langton Green, on or after 24th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 9.
There is no alternative route for any through traffic but access will be given when safe to do so.
Riddlesdale Avenue, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9AE (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 Riddlesdale Avenue, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed in the vicinity of property number 2 to property number 4, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via New England Road, East Cliff Road and vice versa.
Springfield Road, Southborough, TN4 0HD (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Because of a frame and cover replacement, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Springfield Road, Southborough, on or after 24th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed outside number 82.
The alternative route is via Springfield Road, A26 London Road, Meadow Road, Prospect Road and vice versa.
St James Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2HQ (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 St James Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from the junction with Stratford Street to the junction with Avon Street, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Quarry Road, Western Road, St James Road and vice versa.
Welbeck Avenue, High Brooms, TN4 9BQ (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 Welbeck Avenue, High Brooms, on or after 13th November 2026 for up to 1 day or until the works have been completed.
The road will be closed from property number 2 to property number 10, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 only. 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.
Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPEND ONE WAY) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Kent County Council has made an Order for the safety of the public whilst an event is being held on the highway to temporarily prohibit the use of vehicles and suspend one way on:-
Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells
This Order will become effective on 13th and 14th November 2026. The restrictions/prohibitions specified in this notice will apply only during such times and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs in operation.
To allow Tunbridge Wells Kick Off to Christmas Event, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic and suspend the one way on parts of Various Roads, Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Full Closures – 13th & 14th November 2026 - 19.00-22.00
Grosvenor Road – from junction of Goods Station Road to Calverley Road
Mount Pleasant Road – from junction of Calverley Road to A264 Church Road
Monson Road – from junction of Mount Pleasant Road to Newton Road
Diversion – A264 Church Road, A26 London Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, Grosvenor Road and vice versa
One Way Order Suspension – 14th November 2026 - 07.00-20.00
Newton Road
Dudley Road
York Road
Rolling Road Closures – 14th November 2026 – 09.15-11.00
Camden Road, Albion Road, King George V Hill, Dorking Road, Jackwood Way, Goods Station Road, Hanover Road, Mount Ephraim Road
Rolling Road Closures – 14th November 2026 – 17.00-18.30
Camden Road, Victoria Road, Goods Station Road
For information regarding this event please contact Royal Tunbridge Wells Together CIC, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
Nothing in the Order will apply to:
Any Vehicle being used for Ambulance purposes, Coastguard/RNLI, Fire Brigade or Police services
Anything done by a Statutory Undertaker vehicle in connection with an emergency repair
Anything done with the permission or at the direction of Event Organisers or a Police Constable in uniform
Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ
Dated 6th November 2026
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