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Road Closures

ROAD CLOSURES

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Chapel Lane, Sissinghurst - 10th November 2025

Due to works planned to be undertaken by South East Water, it will be necessary to close part of Chapel Lane, Sissinghurst, from 10th November 2025 with estimated completion by 20th March 2026.

Chapel Lane, Sissinghurst, will be closed in 2 phases from the junction with A262 The Street to the junction with Golford Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

  • Phase 1 from 10th November 2025 to 19th December 2025.
  • Phase 2 from 5th January 2026 to 20th March 2026.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chapel Lane, Golford Road, Bakers Cross, The Hill, St Davids Bridge, Waterloo Road, A229 Wilsley Green, A229 Wilsley Pound Roundabout, A262 Sissinghurst Road, A262 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 water main renewal 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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Golford Road, Golford - 9th December 

It will be necessary to close Golford Road, Golford from 9th December 2025 for up to 9 days.

The road will be closed outside Tollgate Barn.

The alternative route is via Tenterden Road, Cranbrook Road, Benenden Road, Goddards Green Road, Golford Road, and vice versa.

This is to enable water pipe repairs to be carried out by South East Water.

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Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst - 5th January

Due to works planned to be undertaken by South East Water, it will be necessary to close part of Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst, from 5th January 2026 with estimated completion by 7th January 2026.

Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst, will be closed in the vicinity of Lightfoot Cottage. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Slip Mill Lane, A268 High Street, A229 Cranbrook Road, Wellington Road, Slip Mill 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 water pipe 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 & Prohibition of Parking - Walkhurst Road, Benenden - 5th January

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 27th February 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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