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Road Closures

ROAD CLOSURES

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SGN - Temporary Road Closure & Prohibition of Parking - Walkhurst Road, Benenden - 15th June 

Due to works planned to be undertaken by SGN, it will be necessary to close part of Walkhurst Road, Benenden, from 15th June 2026 with estimated completion by 3rd August 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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Goddards Green Road, East End - 29th June

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Cottier Contracting, it will be necessary to close part of Goddards Green Road, East End, from 29th June 2026 with estimated completion by 4th September 2026.

Goddards Green Road, East End, will be closed from the junction with Green Lane to property named Wood Stock. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Goddards Green Road, Golford Road, Tenterden Road, Cranbrook Road, Benenden Road, Goddards Green Road 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 drainage Installation and footway construction works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Cottier Contracting.

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Sponden Lane, Sandhurst - 30th July

It will be necessary to close Sponden Lane, Sandhurst from 30th July 2026 for up to 5 days.

The road will be closed by  Sponden Corner field.

The alternative route is via A268 Queen Street, A268 Rye Road, A28 Hastings Road, A28 High Street, B2086 Regent Street, B2086 Benenden Road, B2086 Rolvenden Road, B2086 The Street, B2086 Cranbrook Road, Iden Green Road, New Pond Road, Mill Street, and reverse.

This is to repair a leaking comm pipe in the verge, to be carried out by South East Water.

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Mill Street, Iden Green - 4th August 2026

Due to works planned to be undertaken by OPENREACH LIMITED, it will be necessary to close part of Mill Street, Iden Green, from 4th August 2026 with estimated completion by 5th August 2026.

Mill Street, Iden Green, will be closed approximately 30 metres North of the entrance to Turks Retreat. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Mill Street, Iden Green Road, B2086 The Street, B2086 Rolvenden Road, B2086 Benenden Road, B2086 Regent Street, A28 High Street, A28 Hastings Road, A268 Rye Road, A268 Queen Street, Sponden Lane, Mill 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 telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging works to be carried out, works are undertaken by OPENREACH LIMITED.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB149716440

For information regarding this closure please contact OPENREACH LIMITED on 08000 282 229, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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Dingleden Farm Road, Iden Green - 4th August 2026

Due to works planned to be undertaken by OPENREACH LIMITED, it will be necessary to close part of Dingleden Farm Road, Iden Green, from 4th August 2026 with estimated completion by 5th August 2026.

Dingleden Farm Road, Iden Green, will be closed in the vicinity of Barnhill Cottage. 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.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging works to be carried out, works are undertaken by OPENREACH LIMITED.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB149715328

For information regarding this closure please contact OPENREACH LIMITED on 08000 282 229, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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A229 Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst - 7th August

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Cottier Contracting, it will be necessary to close part of A229 Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, from 7th August 2026 with estimated completion by 8th August 2026.

A229 Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, will be closed from the junction with A268 High Street and the junction with Ockley Road, between the hours of 19:00 and 07:00 hours only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A229 Cranbrook Road, A229 Gills Green, A229 Hawkhurst Road, A229 Hartley Road, A229 Angley Road, A229 Wisley Green, A229 Wilsley Pound, A262 Goudhurst Road, A262 Cranbrook Road, A262 Church Road, A262 High Street, A262 The Plain, A262 West Road, A262 Clayhill, A262 Station Road, A262 Spelmonden Road, A262 Goudhurst Road, A262 Horsmonden Road, A21 Forstal Farm Roundabout, A21 Lamberhurst Bypass, A21 Scotney Castle Roundabout, A21 Hastings Road, A21 London Road, A268 Hawkhurst Road, A268 High Street, A229 Rye Road, A229 Cranbrook Road 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 resurfacing repair works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Cottier Contracting.

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Nineveh Lane, Benenden - 17th August 

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Nineveh Lane, Benenden, from 17th August 2026 with estimated completion by 21st August 2026.

Nineveh Lane, Benenden, will be closed in the vicinity of Forest Farm. 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 drainage repair works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Kent County Council.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB150235727

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A229 The Common, Sissinghurst - 20th August

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Southern Water Services, it will be necessary to close part of A229 The Common, Sissinghurst, from 20th August 2026 with estimated completion by 21st August 2026.

A229 The Common, Sissinghurst, will be closed between property named Totlands and property named Oaklands, between the hours of 19:30 and 05:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A229 The Common, A229 Camden Hill, A229 Rocks Hill, A229 Knoxbridge, A229 Cranbrook Road, A229 High Street, A229 Station Road, A229 Maidstone Road, A229 Staplehurst Road, A229 Linton Hill, A229 Linton Road, A229 Loose Road, A274 Sutton Road, A274 Maidstone Road, A274 North Street, A274 Sutton Valence Hill, A274 Headcorn Road, A274 Maidstone Road, A274 Mill Bank, A274 North Street, A274 High Street, A274 Station Road, A274 Wheeler Street, A274 Biddenden Road, A274 Biddenden Road From Hall Barn Farm To Tile Barn Farm, A274 Biddenden Road, A274 Headcorn Road From Frittenden Road To Borough Boundary, A274 Headcorn Road, A274 North Street, A262 Tenterden Road, A262 High Street, A262 Sissinghurst Road, A262 Biddenden Road, A262 The Street, A262 Sissinghurst Road, A229 Wilsley Pound, A229 The Common 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 frame and cover replacement works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Southern Water Services.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB150511384

For information regarding this closure please contact Southern Water Services on 03303 030 368, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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Standen Street, Iden Green - 27th August

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Standen Street, Iden Green, from 27th August 2026 with estimated completion by 28th August 2026.

Standen Street, Iden Green, will be closed approximately 80 metres West of the track to St Annes. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Crouch Lane, Sandhurst Lane, Dingleden, Dingleden Farm Road, Woodcock Lane, Standen 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 telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Openreach.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB150285916

For information regarding this closure please contact Openreach on 08000 282 229, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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Cranbrook Rugby Club - Temporary Road Closures - 7,777 Fun Run, Various Roads, Cranbrook - 29th August 

Due to the 7,777 Fun Run, planned to be held by Cranbrook Rugby Club, it will be necessary to close parts of Various Roads, Cranbrook, from 29th August 2026 with estimated completion by 29th August 2026.

The roads will be closed between the hours of 10:30 and 12:30 only, as per the below schedule:

A229 Hartley Road/A229 Angley Road, Cranbrook, will be closed from the junction with B2085 Glassenbury Road to the junction with Waterloo Road.

Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, will be closed in its entirety.

Stone Street, Cranbrook, will be closed in its entirety.

High Street, Cranbrook, will be closed in its entirety.

Wheatfield Way, Cranbrook, will be closed in its entirety.

Oatfield Drive, Cranbrook will be closed from the junction with Wheatfield Way to the junction with A229 Angley Road.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2085 Glassenbury Road, A262 Goudhurst Road, A229 Wilsley Pound Roundabout, A229 Wilsley Green and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the event.

The closures are required for the safety of the public and event attendees to allow the 7,777 fun run to be held, the event is being held by Cranbrook Rugby Club.

For the most up to date information on these closures please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB148969652

For information regarding these closures please contact Cranbrook Rugby Club, who will be able to assist with the scope of this event.

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Openreach - Temporary, Mandatory, 40 MPH Speed Limit - Dingleden & B2086 Rolvenden Road, Benenden - 1st September 

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to impose a temporary, mandatory 40 MPH speed limit on parts of Dingleden & B2086 Rolvenden Road, from 1st September 2026 with estimated completion by 1st September 2026. The current 60 MPH speed limits will be suspended for the duration of the works. 

The current speed limit on Dingleden will be suspended from the junction with Rolvenden Road, for a distance approximately 10 metres in a South direction. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The current speed limit on B2086 Rolvenden Road will be suspended from near Beacon Mill House, for a distance approximately 270 metres in a West direction. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

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

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB150659922

For information regarding these restrictions please contact Openreach on 08000 282 229, 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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