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Road Closures

ROAD CLOSURES

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Walkhurst Road, Benenden - 16th March

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Zack Contractors, it will be necessary to close part of Walkhurst Road, Benenden, from 16th March 2026 with estimated completion by 4th April 2026.

Walkhurst Road, Benenden, will be closed from the junction with B2086 The Street to the new Canham homes development. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Walkhurst Road, Goddards Green Road, New Pond Road, B2086 The Street and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow highway improvement works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Zack Contractors.

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Nineveh Lane, Benenden - 30th March 2026 

Due to works planned to be undertaken by South East Water, it will be necessary to close part of Nineveh Lane, Benenden, from 30th March 2026 with estimated completion by 1st April 2026.

Nineveh Lane, Benenden, will be closed in the vicinity of Netters Hall. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Attwaters Lane, Water Lane, A229 Hawkhurst Road, A229 Hartley Road, B2086 Swattenden Lane, B2086 Benenden Road, B2086 Cranbrook Road, Babbs Lane, Spring Lane, Nineveh Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow new water service connection works to be carried out, works are undertaken by South East Water.

For information regarding this closure please contact South East Water on 03330 000 001, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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Temporary Road Closure & No Waiting - New Pond Road, Benenden - 8th April 

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Vodafone, it will be necessary to close and impose no waiting on part of New Pond Road, Benenden, from 8th April 2026 with estimated completion by 10th April 2026.

New Pond Road, Benenden, will be closed and no waiting will be imposed in the vicinity of the side of Walkhurst Farm, between the junction with Goddards Green Road and the junction with B2086 The Street. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via New Pond Road, B2086 The Street, Walkhurst Road, Goddards Green Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow chamber remedial works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Vodafone.

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Pullington Cottages, Benenden - 8th April 

It will be necessary to close Pullington Cottages, Benenden from 8th April 2026 for up to 1 day.

The whole length of the road will be closed.

There is no diversion route available due to this being a dead-end road. Access will be maintained for residents when it is safe to do so.

It is planned that the road will be closed between 07:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs.

This is to enable urgent carriageway patching to be carried out by Kent County Council.

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Bishopsden Road, Benenden - 15th April 2026

 It will be necessary to close Bishopsden Road, Benenden from 15th April 2026 for up to 1 day.

 The road will be closed between Bishopsdale Oast and Birch House.

 The alternative route is via Bishopsden Road, Frogs Hole Lane, Goddards Green Road, Benenden Road, Tenterden Road, Lucks Lane, and vice versa.

 It is planned that the road will be closed between 09:30 hrs and 15:30 hrs.

 This is to enable tree safety works to be carried out by Kent County Council.

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SGN - Temporary Road Closure & Prohibition of Parking - Walkhurst Road, Benenden - 1st June 2026

Due to works planned to be undertaken by SGN, it will be necessary to close part of Walkhurst Road, Benenden, from 5th January 2026 with estimated completion by 20th July 2026.

Walkhurst Road, Benenden, will be closed from the junction with B2086 The Street to the junction with Goddards Green Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

Parking on Walkhurst Road will be prohibited as per signage on site. 

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Goddards Green Road, New Pond Road, B2086 The Street and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow gas mains replacement works to be carried out, works are undertaken by SGN.

For information regarding this closure please contact SGN on 0800 912 1700, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

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