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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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Bakers Cross, Cranbrook - 13th July 

Due to works planned to be undertaken by SOUTH EAST WATER LIMITED, it will be necessary to close part of Bakers Cross, Cranbrook, from 13th July 2026 with estimated completion by 15th July 2026.

Bakers Cross, Cranbrook, will be closed in the vicinity of property named Hazels. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Bakers Cross, The Hill, St Davids Bridge, Waterloo Road, A229 Wilsley Green, A229 Wilsley Pound roundabout, A262 Sissinghurst Road, A262 The Street, Chapel Lane, Golford Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

For information regarding this closure please contact SOUTH EAST WATER LIMITED on 03330 000 001, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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Halden Lane, Benenden - 20th July 2026 

Due to works planned to be undertaken by OPENREACH LIMITED, it will be necessary to close part of Halden Lane, Benenden, from 20th July 2026 with estimated completion by 21st July 2026.

Halden Lane, Benenden, will be closed approximately 290 metres Northwest of the entrance to Beston Farm. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Halden Lane, Stepneyford Lane, B2086 Rolvenden Road, B2086 Benenden Road, B2086 Regent Street, A28 Tenterden Road, Halden 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 telegraph pole replacement and associated cabling 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=GB149577061

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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Standen Street, Iden Green - 21st July 2026 

Due to works planned to be undertaken by OPENREACH LIMITED, it will be necessary to close part of Standen Street, Iden Green, from 21st July 2026 with estimated completion by 22nd July 2026.

Standen Street, Iden Green, will be closed approximately 25 metres South of the junction with Woodcock Lane. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Standen Street, Crouch Lane, Sandhurst Lane, Dingleden, Dingleden Farm Road, Woodcock 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 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=GB149589290

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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Wellington Road, Hawkhurst - 22nd July

Due to works planned to be undertaken by UK Power Networks, it will be necessary to close part of Wellington Road, Hawkhurst, from 22nd July 2026 with estimated completion by 22nd July 2026.

Wellington Road, Hawkhurst, will be closed from outside The Great House Public House to the junction with Slip Mill Lane. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Slip Mill Lane, Limes Grove, A229 Gills Green, 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 tree cutting works to be carried out, works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

For information regarding this closure please contact UK Power Networks on 08000 294 285, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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Waterloo Road, Cranbrook - 23rd July

Due to works planned to be undertaken by OPENREACH LIMITED, it will be necessary to close part of Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, from 23rd July 2026 with estimated completion by 24th July 2026.

Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, will be closed in the vicinity of Cranbrook School. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Waterloo Road, A229 Wilsley Green, A229 Wilsley Pound, A229 Wilsley Green, A229 Angley Road, High Street, Stone Street, Waterloo 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 telegraph pole replacement and associated cable rehanging works to be carried out, works are undertaken by OPENREACH LIMITED.

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

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

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