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Worcestershire, Multiple Roads, Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

DY13Published 31/07/25
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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(U52300 Diglis Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of U52300 Diglis Rd from its junction with U51338 Mill St to its junction U52298 Diglis Dock Rd.

Reason: New customer connection by STW.

Alternative route: U52300 Diglis Rd (part), A38 Bath Rd, U52299 Diglis Ave, U52300 Diglis Ln, U52300 Diglis Rd (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days (24hrs). Commencing: 27 August 2025.

(C2108 Hatfield Bank, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2108 Hatfield Bank from its junction with U60000 Broomhall to its junction with C2208 Fox Ln.

Reason: Safe worksite for telegraph pole testing by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2108 Hatfield Bank (part), C2108 Broomhall, C2055 Crookbarrow Rd, C2055 Church Ln, U47611 Hatfield Ln and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 27 August 2025.

(B4637 Tolladine Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of B4637 Tolladine Rd from its junction with U51330 Sheriff St to its junction with B4205 Shrub Hill Rd.

Reason: Bridgework maintenance by Network Rail.

Alternative route: Vehicles under 3.9 metres tall: B4637 Tolladine Rd (part), B4637 Middle Hollow Dr, B4638 Woodgreen Dr, B4638 Newton Rd, B4205 Midland Rd, B4205 Shrub Hill Rd and vice versa. Vehicles over 3.9 metres tall: B4637 Tolladine Rd (part), B4637 Middle Hollow Dr, B4638 Woodgreen Dr, B4636 Windermere Dr, B4638 Tolladine Rd, A44 Nunnery Way, A4440 Whittington Rd, A4440 London Rd, A44 London Rd, A38 Sidbury, A38 City Walls Rd, B4205 St Martins Gate, B4205 Shrub Hill Rd, B4206 Pheasant St and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 nights (22:00-06:00). Commencing: 26 August 2025.

(C2228 Shelsley Beauchamp) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2228 Shelsley Beauchamp from its junction with C2066 Shelsley Walsh for a distance of 125 metres in a north easterly direction.

Reason: Network connection works.

Alternative route: C2066 Shelsley Walsh, C2026 Stanford Bridge, B4203 Stanford Bridge, C2228 Pard House Ln, C2228 Shelsley Beauchamp (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 25 August 2025.

(U54268 Skinner Road/U54262 Pitmaston Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of Closure 1 — U54268 Skinner Rd from its junction with U54264 Skinner St to its junction with U54262 Pitmaston Rd. Closure 2 — U54262 Pitmaston Rd from its junction with U54268 Skinner Rd to its junction with U54264 Redcliffe St.

Reason: Pole replacement and new cable overlay by BT.

Alternative route: U54268 Skinner Rd, B4485 Bromyard Rd, U54262 Pitmaston Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days between 25 August 2025 and 28 August 2025.

(U50021 Woodbine Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of U50021 Woodbine Rd from its junction with U50024 Sharman Rd to its junction with U50020 Barbourne Terrace.

Reason: Dropped kerb for new vehicle crossing by WCC.

Alternative route: U50024 Selbourne Rd West, U50022 Barbourne St, U50020 Barbourne Terrace and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day between 26 August 2025 and 29 August 2025.

(C2024 Stockton, Stockton on Teme) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2024 Stockton from its junction with A443 Stockton for a distance of 420 metres in a north easterly direction.

Reason: Telegraph pole replacement by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2024 Pensax, C2024 Pensax Rd, B4202 Pensax, B4202 Abberley, A443 The Common, Abberley to Martley, A443 Stockton Rd, A443 Stockton and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 22 August 2025.

(U50347 Northwick Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of U50347 Northwick Rd from its junction with U50346 Vine St to its junction with U50348 Sabrina Ave.

Reason: Manhole cover replacement by STW.

Alternative route: U50319 Northwick Rd, A449 Ombersley Rd, U50336 Beckett Rd, U50319 Northwick Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 27 August 2025.

(U51010 Virginia Avenue, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of U51010 Virginia Ave from its junction with U51007 Gillam St to its junction with U51007 Mayfield Ave.

Reason: Utility work by STW.

Alternative route: U51007 Gillam St, U51009 Mayfield Ave and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days. Commencing: 26 August 2025.

(U54025 Laxon Avenue/U54043 Pakington Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of Closure 1 — U54025 Laxon Ave from its junction with U54027 Russet Cl to its junction with U54028 Monarch Dr. Closure 2 — U54043 Pakington Rd from its junction with U54025 Laxon Ave to its junction with U54024 Westbury St.

Reason: Installation of new water pipe by Severn Trent Water.

Alternative route: U54024 Westbury St, U54021 Monarch Dr, U54025 Laxon Ave and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 8 days (24hrs). Commencing: 26 August 2025.

(U50003 Loves Grove, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Proposed Order: To close that part of U50003 Loves Grove from its junction with U50034 Charter Place to its junction with A449 Castle St.

Reason: Drainage/flood alleviation work by WCC.

Alternative route: U50003 Loves Grove (part), U50001 Moor St, U50004 Britannia Rd, U50006 Britannia Square, A38 The Tything, A449 Castle St and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days (24hrs). Commencing: 26 August 2025.

(C2025 Stockton) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of C2025 Stockton from its junction with A443 Stockton to its junction with B4203 Stanford Bridge.

Reason: Headwall rebuild and embankment stabilization by WCC. No access for emergency services. Must allow frontagers access.

Alternative route: A443 Stockton Rd, A443 The Common, Abberley, B4202 Abberley, B4202 Pensax, B4202 Pensax Rd, B4203 Stanford Bridge, B4203 Stanford Bridge to C2025 Stockton and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 12 days. Commencing: 27 August 2025.

(U51419 Knight Street, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of U51419 Knight St from its junction with A44 Bromyard Rd to its junction with U54147 Lambert Rd.

Reason: Footway reconstruction by WCC.

Alternative route (Eastbound Diversion): A44 Bromyard Rd, U51384 Comer Rd, U54147 Lambert Rd and vice versa.

Westbound Diversion: A44 Bromyard Rd, U54151 Happy Land West, U54147 Lambert Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 8 days (24hrs). Commencing: 5 August 2025.

(C2064 Suckley Road, Leigh) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of C2064 Suckley Rd from its junction with U62248 Suckley Rd to its junction with U62249 Orchard Way.

Reason: New customer connection by A.G. Redman & Son Ltd.

Alternative route: C2064 Suckley Rd (part), C2065 Bromyard Ln to A4103 Bransford, A4103 Bransford, A4103 Leigh Sinton, A4103 Hereford Rd, C2227 Sherind Rd, C2064 Smith End Rd, C2064 Suckley Rd (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 12 days (24hrs). Commencing: 4 August 2025.

(C2240 Little Green, Broadwas) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of C2240 Little Green from its junction with U62200 Broad Green to its junction with C2240 White House.

Reason: Utility work by STW.

Alternative route: C2240 White Hall, A44 Bromyard Rd, C2067 Broad Green, C2066 Cobbler Corner, C2240 Broad Green and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 5 August 2025.

(C2078 Church Road, Crooke) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of C2078 Church Rd from its junction with B4204 Church Rd to its junction with U42188 Church Rd.

Reason: Utility work by STW.

Alternative route: C2078 Church Rd to Broughton Hackett to Crowle, U43000 A4538, B4202 A422, B4204 Rd, A4538 Pershore Ln, C2028 Rd from Broughton Hackett to Crowle Rd, C2028 Crowle Green, C2028 Crowle Green Rd, C2028 Church Rd, C2028 Crowle Rd, C2028 Church Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days. Commencing: 4 August 2025.

(C2064 Bridges Stone, Alfrick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of C2064 Bridges Stone from its junction with C2233 Alfrick to its junction with U62262 Alfrick.

Reason: Pole replacement by M Quinn.

Alternative route: C2064 Bridges Stone (part), C2064 Stitchings Hill, C2245 Hopton Ln, C2065 Knightwick Rd to Hopton Ln, C2233 Alfrick, C2064 Alfrick Post and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 4 August 2025.

(A451 Stourport Road, Great Witley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of A451 Stourport Rd from its junction with A443 Worcester Rd to its junction with U64406 The Glebe.

Reason: Utility work by STW.

Alternative route: Anticlockwise Diversion — A443 Worcester Rd, A443 Little Witley, A443 Wych Rd, A4133 Holt Heath, A4133 Holt Fleet Rd, A4133 Main Rd, A449 Main Rd, A449 Wychampton, Mitre Oak, A4025 Stourport Rd, A4025 Worcester Rd, A451 Mitton St, A451 High St, A451 Bridge St, A451 Dunley Rd, A451 Gilgal, A451 Stourport Rd, A451 Great Witley, A451 Tenbury Rd, A451 Stourport Rd (part). Clockwise Diversion — A451 Stourport Rd, A451 Gilgal, A451 Dunley Rd, A451 Bridge St, A451 High St, A451 Mitton St, A4025 Worcester Rd, A4025 Stourport Rd, A449 Mitre Oak, A449 Wychampton, A449 Main Rd, A4133 Holt Fleet Rd, A4133 Holt Heath, A443 Wych Rd, A443 Little Witley, A443 Worcester Rd.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 2 August 2025.

(C2051 Withybed Lane, Inkberrow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of C2051 Withybed Ln from its junction with A422 Worcester Rd for a distance of 100 metres in a north easterly direction.

Reason: New customer connection by STW.

Alternative route: A422 Worcester Rd, U43426 Stonepit Ln, C2051 Withybed Ln and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days (24hrs). Commencing: 4 August 2025.

(C2055 Woodbury Lane, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of C2055 Woodbury Ln from its junction with C2201 Woodbury Rd to its junction with B4084 Pershore Rd.

Reason: Fence maintenance by National Grid.

Alternative route: B4084 Pershore Rd (part), B4084 Pheromone Rd, A4440 Crookbarrow Interchange (A7 M5 roundabout), A4440 Crookbarrow Rd, C2055 Church Ln, C2055 Woodbury Ln and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 5 August 2025.

A38 City Walls Road (North & Southbound)/B4205 St Martins Gate, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) and the Worcestershire County Council (Sansome Street and Lowesmoor St/Nicholas Street, Worcester) (Bus Lane) (Consolidation) Order 2021 Temporary Suspension Order 2025

Order made: To close that part of Closure 1 — A38 City Walls Road southbound from its junction with U53030 Lowesmoor to its junction with A38 St Martins Gate Roundabout. Closure 2 — A38 City Walls Road northbound from junction with A44 College St to its junction with A38 St Martins Gate Roundabout. Closure 3 — B4205 St Martins Gate northbound approach to the roundabout. The Worcestershire County Council (Sansome Street and Lowesmoor St/Nicholas Street, Worcester) (Bus Lane) Consolidation Order 2021 is temporarily suspended to enable traffic to follow diversion on Lowesmoor for the duration of the closures.

Reason: Carriageway resurfacing by WCC.

Alternative route: Diversion for A38 City Walls Road Southbound: A38 Sansome St, B4205 Sansome Walk, A44 London Rd Roundabout, A44 London Rd, A4440 Crookbarrow Way, A4440 Whittington Rd, A44 Sidbury, A38 City Walls Rd and vice versa.

Alternative diversion for St Martins Gate: U53000 George St, U53000 St Nicholas St, A38 The Foregate, A38 Foregate St, A449 Castle St, A449 Croft Rd, A44 Croft Rd, A44 All Saints Rd, A44 Deansway, A44 Sidbury and vice versa.

Westbound diversion for St. Martins Gate: U53000 George St, U53000 St. Nicholas St, A38 The Foregate, A38 Foregate St, A449 Castle St, A449 Croft Rd, A44 Croft Rd, A44 All Saints Rd, A44 Deansway, A44 Sidbury and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 nights (21:00–06:00) (Sunday works only). Commencing: 3 August 2025.

EXEMPTIONS: TO PERMIT ACCESS TO ANY LAND OR PREMISES FRONTING THE HIGHWAY AFFECTED WHERE THERE IS NO OTHER FORM OF ACCESS; AND TO ALLOW THE WORKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (As Amended)

Wychavon Hills District (Civil Enforcement Area) Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2013 (Variation) Order 2025

Prohibition of Waiting on Bransford Road/Garage Lane, Worcester

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 17 July 2025 Worcestershire County Council made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit waiting at any time on the following lengths and sides of roads in Rushwick:

  • Bransford Road – South side: from its junction with Garage Lane to a point 20m in a westerly direction and 20m in an easterly direction

  • Garage Lane – West side: from its junction with Bransford Road for a distance of 13.5m in a southerly direction

  • Garage Lane – East side: from its junction with Bransford Road for a distance of 13.5m in a southerly direction

The Order also revokes all waiting prohibitions on the above-mentioned lengths of roads, and re-enacts them to continue in effect. The Order provides that there is an exemption from the prohibitions and restriction for certain purposes and persons. These include picking up and setting down passengers, loading and unloading goods, delivery vehicles and disabled persons’ vehicles displaying a valid blue badge.

The Order will come into operation on 7 August 2025.

Documents in relation to this Order can be viewed on the County Council’s website at www.worcestershire.gov.uk or at the Malvern Hills Public Library, Graham Road, Malvern, during opening hours. If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any provisions contained within it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any requirement of the Act or any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order, you may apply to the High Court within six weeks of the date of the Order.

(Footpaths SE-518 and SE-519, Spetchley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that the Order made by Worcestershire County Council on 25 February 2025 the effect of which is to close that part of Footpaths SE-518 and SE-519 for 18 months beginning on 25 February 2025 and which was due to expire on 4 August 2025 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Environment Transport until the works to which it relates have been completed or until 25 February 2027 whichever is sooner. Any further extension will require the approval of the Secretary of State.

The Order has been made due to an unsafe footbridge over the railway.

Alternative route: (Clockwise) A44 Evesham Road, Footpath WL-503 in White Ladies Aston parish, Footpaths SE-521, SE-522, Brideway SE-515 in Spetchley parish and vice versa.

(Footpath BH-550, Broadheath) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Order made: To close Footpath BH-550, Broadheath for its entire length.

The Order has been made due to a housing development.

Exemptions: To permit access to any land or premises having a frontage to the highway affected where there is no other form of access and to allow the necessary works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: BH-569, BH-568, B4204 and vice versa.

The proposed Order will continue in force for a period not exceeding 6 months or until the works which it relates have been completed, whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated that the Order will only be operative for 6 months commencing on 16 July 2025.

(Footpaths RW-514, RW-515 and RW-516, Rushwick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2023

NOTICE is hereby given that the Order made by Worcestershire County Council on 20 July 2023 the effect of which is to close that part of Footpaths RW-514, RW-515 and RW-516, Rushwick for safety reasons while associated construction works take place and which was due to expire on 31 January 2025 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Environment Transport until the works to which it relates have been completed or until 31 July 2027 whichever is the earlier. Any further extension will require the approval of the Secretary of State.

The Order has been made to allow construction associated with a new housing development to be carried out.

Alternative route: C2226 Capinhall Lane, Rushwick; Footpaths RW-511, RW-509; Worcester Footpath RW-689; A44 Bromyard Road; U51470 Meadowbrook Drive; U51478 Farmbrook Close; Worcester Footpath WR-670 and vice versa.

THOMAS POLLOCK, Head of Commercial Law (Legal and Governance) Services, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP

31 July 2025

www.worcestershire.gov.uk

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