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Sevenoaks, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices

TN8 5NH•Published 12/11/26
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

B2026 Hartfield Road, Edenbridge, TN8 5NH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of a new water connection, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of B2026 Hartfield Road, Edenbridge, on or after 5th December 2026 for up to 2 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed adjacent to Little Leydens.

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.



B2027 High Street, Leigh, TN11 8QJ (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 B2027 High Street, Leigh, on or after 6th December 2026 for up to 1 day between 09:00hrs and 16:00hrs or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside Charlottes Cottages.

The alternative route is via B2027 High Street, B2027 Penshurst Road, B2027 Tonbridge Road, B2027 Compasses Hill, B2176 Moorden Lane, B2176 Station Hill, B2176 Rogues Hill, B2176 Penshurst Road, B2176 Bidborough Ridge, A26 London Road, A26 Quarry Hill Road, A26 Quarry Hill Parade, B2260 Railway Approach, B2260 High Street, A227 High Street, B245 London Road, B245 Tonbridge Road, B2027 Leigh Road, B2027 Stocks Green Road, B2027 Hildenborough Road and vice versa.



Bowzell Road, Sevenoaks Weald, TN14 6NF (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of water supply pipe repair works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Bowzell Road, Sevenoaks Weald, on or after 30th November 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside St. Augustine’s.

The alternative route is via Bowzell Road, Bowzell Green, Baileys Hill Road, Bore Place Road, B2027 Tonbridge Road, Camp Hill, Coppings Road, Scabharbour Road, Glebe Road, Windmill Road, Long Barn Road and vice versa.



Carters Hill, Underriver, TN15 0SN (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of a new water connection, Kent County Council intends to make an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Carters Hill, Underriver, on or after 2nd December 2026 for up to 3 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside Longwood.

The alternative route is via Carters Hill, Park Lane, Blackhall Lane, B2019 Seal Hollow Road, A225 High Street, A225 Tonbridge Road, A225 Riverhill, B245 London Road, Mill Lane and vice versa.



Chipstead Lane & The Square, Riverhead, TN13 2AG (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING & SUSPEND ONE WAY) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of Openreach works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Chipstead Lane and The Square, Riverhead, on or after 20th 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 A25 Worships Hill and number 12.

The alternative route is via Witches Lane, A25 Worships Hill and vice versa.



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

Because of survey works, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Franks Lane, Horton Kirby, on or after 16th 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 between Blackdale Barn and The Coach House.

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



High Street, Otford, TN14 5PQ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of a craft market and Christmas fair, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of High Street, Otford, on or after 21st November 2026 for up to 1 day between 08.00hrs and 18.00hrs.

The road will be closed between Duck Pond Roundabout and Otford Village Car Park.

The alternative route is via A225 Sevenoaks Road - A225 Otford Road - A25 Bradbourne Vale Road - A224 London Road - London Road - Pilgrims Way West - High Street and vice versa.



Hilders Lane & Little Browns Lane, Edenbridge, TN8 6JU (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of the replacement of existing telegraph poles and rehang associated cabling, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Hilders Lane and Little Browns Lane, Edenbridge.

Hilders Lane is planned for 18th and 19th November 2026 for 2 days.

Little Browns Lane is planned for 19th November 2026 for 2 days.

Hilders Lane will be closed outside West Harnham and Fern Bank.

Little Browns Lane will be closed outside Thatchers.

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



Pendennis Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3JJ (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of the installation of a new electricity supply for a customer, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Pendennis Road, Sevenoaks, on or after 16th November 2026 for up to 5 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed outside number 4.

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



Randles Lane, Knockholt, TN14 7NH (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of a foul water connection on to a Thames Water Main sewer, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Randles Lane, Knockholt, on or after 16th November 2026 for up to 8 days or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed between Pound Lane and Singles Cross Cottages.

The alternative route is via Pound Lane, Main Road, Rushmore Hill and vice versa.



Various Roads, Four Elms, TN8 6NS (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026

Because of highway repair and maintenance works all approaching arms within 250m of the junction, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on parts of Various Roads, Four Elms, on or after 17th November 2026 for up to 3 nights between 20.00hrs and 05.00hrs or until the works have been completed.

All approaching arms within 250m of the junctions will be closed on B269 Pootings Road, B2027 Four Elms Road, B2027 Bough Beech Road and B2042 Ide Hill Road.

The alternative routes are as follows:

B2027 Four Elms Road - B2026 Station Road, B2026 Main Road and vice versa.

B2042 Ide Hill Road - B2042 Green Lane, Ide Hill Road, Wheatsheaf Hill, Cold Arbor Road, A25 Westerham Road, B2026 Hosey Hill, Hosey Common Road and vice versa.

B269 Pootings Road - B269 Spout Lane, B2026 Main Road, B2026 Station Road, B2027 Four Elms Road and vice versa.

B2027 Bough Beech Road - B2027 Clinton Lane, B2027 Chequers Hill, Hever Road, B2026 High Street, B2026 Mont St Aignan Way, B2026 Station Road, B2026 Main Road and vice versa.

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

Dated 13th November 2026

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