Temporary Road Closure – B2162 Benover Road (Lees Road) Yalding – 17th August 2026

South East Water – Temporary Road Closure – B2162 Benover Road (Lees Road), Yalding – 17th August 2026 (Maidstone District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by South East Water, it will be necessary to close part of B2162 Benover Road (Lees Road), Yalding, from 17th August 2026 with estimated completion by 19th August 2026.

B2162 Benover Road (Lees Road), Yalding, will be closed in the vicinity of property named Willow Grove. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2162 Benover Road (Lees Road), B2162 Hampstead Lane, B2015 Maidstone Road, A228 Maidstone Road Roundabout, A228 Hale Street By Pass, A228 Branbridges Ind Est Roundabout, A228 Branbridges Road, Whetsted Road Roundabout, B2160 Maidstone Road, B2160 Gedges Hill, B2160 Maidstone Road, Kippings Cross Roundabout, A21 From J A262/B2162 Roundabout To J B2160 Roundabout Including Roundabout, A21 Lamberhurst Quarter, A21 Lamberhurst By-pass, A21 J A262/B2162 Roundabout, B2162 Horsmonden Road, B2162 Lamberhurst Road, B2162 Maidstone Road, B2162 Claygate, B2162 Collier Street, B2162 Benover 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 water meter installation works to be carried out, works are undertaken by South East Water.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB150003167

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.

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