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Road Closures

Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Martins Lane, Nettlestead - 10th November 2026 (Maidstone District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Martins Lane, Nettlestead, from 10th November 2026 with estimated completion by 10th November 2026.

Martins Lane, Nettlestead, will be closed from the junction with A228 Seven Mile Lane for a distance approximately 850 metres in a South direction, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 weekday only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Martins Lane, Bells Farm Road, Stanford Lane, A26 Maidstone Road, A26 Tonbridge Road, A228 Seven Mile 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 overhead structure 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=GB152040996

 

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd - Temporary Road Closure - B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead - 24th November 2026 (Maidstone District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, it will be necessary to close part of B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead, from 24th November 2026 with estimated completion by 24th November 2026.

B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead, will be closed at the level crossing, between the hours of 00:30 and 05:00 only, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2162 Hampstead Lane, B2015 Maidstone Road, A228 Maidstone Road Roundabout, A228 Hale Street By Pass, A228 Branbridges Ind Est Roundabout, A228 Branbridges Road, Beltring Road, Gravelly Ways, Lees Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while allowing level crossing works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB152528637

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd - Temporary Road Closure - B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead - 20th December 2026 (Maidstone District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, it will be necessary to close part of B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead, from 20th December 2026 with estimated completion by 21st December 2026.

 

B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead, will be closed at the level crossing, between the hours of 01:00 and 04:00 only, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any Westbound through traffic is via B2162 Hampstead Lane, Lees Road, Gravelly Ways, Beltring Road, A228 Branbridges Road, A228 Whetsted Road, A228 Branbridges Road, A228 Branbridges Ind Est Roundabout, A228 Hale Street By Pass, A228 Maidstone Road Roundabout, B2015 Maidstone Road and B2162 Hampstead Lane.

The alternative route for any Eastbound through traffic is via B2162 Hampstead Lane, B2015 Maidstone Road, A228 Maidstone Road Roundabout, A228 Hale Street By Pass, A228 Branbridges Ind Est Roundabout, A228 Branbridges Road, Beltring Road, Gravelly Ways, Lees Road and B2162 Hampstead Lane.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while allowing level crossing maintenance works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB149146087

For information regarding this closure please contact Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

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