Hertfordshire - Multiple Temporary Road Closures, Waiting Restrictions & Traffic Management Measures

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(Temporary Closing Of Hertford Road, Digswell) - Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Hertford Road, Digswell from a point 12m north west of its junction with Douglas Close south eastwards for a distance of approximately 117m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Hertford Road, Station Road, Harmer Green Lane and Hertford Road.
The Order is needed because duct cleaning works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 8 June 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 5 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road.

If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Tom Kirk, Tel: 0800 085 9194 at Circet UK Limited.

(Temporary Closing Of Howlands, Welwyn Garden City) - Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Howlands, Welwyn Garden City from its junction with Golden Dell north eastwards for a distance of approximately 39m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Howlands, A1000 Chequers, Ascots Lane and Howlands.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 8 June 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 1 day to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road.

If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact James Hedges, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Closing Of The Holt, Kimpton) Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of The Holt, Kimpton from its junction with Fox Hill north eastwards for a distance of approximately 108m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Fox Hill, Claggy Road, B652 High Street, B651 Hitchin Road and The Holt.

The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 8 June 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 1 day to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road.

If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Mollie Higgins, Tel: 07903 036 100 at Morrison Telecom Ltd.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Various Roads In Digswell, Tewin, Welwyn Garden City, Woolmer Green And Oaklands) Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the following lengths of roads ("the Roads"), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Roads whilst works are in progress:-
1. that length of Hertford Road, Digswell/Tewin from its junction with the A1000 Bessemer Road/A1000 Hertford Road roundabout south eastwards to its junction with B1000 Waterside, a distance of approximately 2007m.
An alternative route will be via: A1000 (Bessemer Road/Mundells) and B1000 Waterside.

2. that length of Digswell Lane, Welwyn Garden City from its junction with A1000 Bessemer Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 117m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

3. that length of Harmer Green Lane, Digswell from its junction with Hertford Road north eastwards, north westwards, north eastwards, north westwards and north eastwards to its junction with Harmer Dell, a distance of approximately 904m.
An alternative route will be via: Hertford Road, B1000 Hertford Road, Churchfield Road, School Lane, Lower Road, Upper Green Road, Upper Green, Orchard Road and Harmer Green Lane.

4. that length of New Road, Woolmer Green from its junction with B197 London Road north eastwards to its junction with Hollybush Lane, a distance of approximately 779m.
An alternative route will be via: B197 London Road, Swangyles Lane, Baines Lane and Hollybush Lane.

5. that length of Turpins Ride, Oaklands from its junction with B197 Great North Road south eastwards to its junction with Jenning Wood, a distance of approximately 181m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.

The Order will come into effect from 8 June 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 3 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Roads.

If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Robyn Denham, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Traffic Management Measures On Various Roads In Hatfield During The ‘Slam Dunk Festival’) - Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council has made the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect on the following lengths of roads ("the Roads") will be: -
1. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the following lengths of Roads, except for access:-
a) that length of A1000 Great North Road, Hatfield from its junction with B6426 St Albans Road East southwards, south eastwards, south westwards and south eastwards to its junction with the B197 French Horn Lane/The Broadway roundabout, a distance of approximately 695m.
An alternative route will be via: B6426 St Albans Road East and B197 French Horn Lane;
or via: A1000 Hertford Road, A414 (Hertford Road/Mount Pleasant Lane/Great North Road), A1001 Comet Way, Hatfield Avenue, Mosquito Way, A1057 St Albans Road West, A1001 (Comet Way/Roehyde Way/ South Way), A1000 Great North Road, the Dixons Hill Road roundabout and A1000 Great North Road;
or via: A1000 Great North Road, the Dixons Hill Road roundabout, A1000 Great North Road, A1001 (South Way/Roehyde Way/Comet Way), A1057 St Albans Road West, Mosquito Way, Hatfield Avenue, A1001 Comet Way, A414 (Great North Road/Hertford Road) and A1000 (Hertford Road/Great North Road).

b) that length of Church Lane, Hatfield from its junction with A1000 Great North Road south eastwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 40m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

c) that length of The Broadway, Hatfield from its junction with the A1000 Great North Road/B197 French Horn Lane roundabout north eastwards to its junction with Fore Street, a distance of approximately 197m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

d) that length of Old Hertford Road, Hatfield from its junction with A1000 Great North Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 20m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

e) the southbound carriageway of A1000 Great North Road, Hatfield from its junction with the B197 French Horn Lane/The Broadway roundabout south eastwards and south westwards to its junction with Oxlease Drive, a distance of approximately 1003m.
An alternative route will be via: B197 French Horn Lane, B6426 (Queensway/Cavendish Way), A1001 (Comet Way/Roehyde Way/South Way), A1000 Great North Road, the Dixons Hill Road roundabout and A1000 Great North Road.

f) that length of The Ryde, Hatfield from its junction with A1000 Hertford Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 20m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

g) that length of Lodge Drive, Hatfield from its junction with A1000 Hertford Road north westwards to its junction with Greenfield, a distance of approximately 20m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

h) the A414 westbound slip road leading onto A1000 Hertford Road, Hatfield from its junction with the westbound carriageway of A414 Hertford Road north westwards, south westwards and north westwards for a distance of approximately 212m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

i) that length of Mount Pleasant Lane, Hatfield from its junction with A414 Hertford Road north westwards to its junction with Pleasant Rise, a distance of approximately 77m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

j) that length of Park Street, Hatfield from its junction with Old Hertford Road south westwards, south eastwards and south westwards to its junction with Fore Street, a distance of approximately 605m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

2. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from being driven at a speed exceeding 30mph on the following lengths of Roads, whilst signs are in place:-
a) that length of A414 Hertford Road, Hatfield from its junction with the A414 Hatfield Road/B1455 Holwell Lane roundabout north westwards, south westwards and north westwards for a distance of approximately 3794m.

b) that length of A1000 Great North Road, Hatfield from its junction with the B197 French Horn Lane/The Broadway roundabout, south eastwards and south westwards, to its junction with Oxlease Drive, a distance of 100m.

The Order is needed to ensure public safety and prevent traffic congestion for the duration of the ‘Slam Dunk Festival’. The Order will come into effect from 8 June 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The event is scheduled over 2 days and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Roads.

If you have any queries about the Order please contact Andrew McQuillan, Tel: 0113 244 3446 at Slam Dunk Ltd.

(Temporary Closing Of Spinney Lane, Oaklands) - Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council has made the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Spinney Lane, Oaklands from its junction with Wych Elm Lane south westwards, north westwards and south westwards to its junction with Ninnings Lane, a distance of approximately 510m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Wych Elm Lane, Bridge Road, B197 London Road, Heath Road, Canonsfield Road, Pottersheath Road and Spinney Lane.

The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 26 May 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 3 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road.

If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Lorraine Foster, Tel: 0370 050 0792 at Sunbelt Rentals.

(Temporary Closing Of Church Street, Welwyn) - Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council has made the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Church Street, Welwyn from its junction with Carleton Rise south westwards for a distance of approximately 104m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Church Street, B656 Church Street, A1000 Welwyn Bypass Road, B197 Welwyn Bypass Road, London Road, High Street and Church Street;
or via: Church Street, B656 Link Road, Codicote Road and Church Street.

The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 26 May 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 3 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road.

If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Ella Plested, Tel: 07557 497 009 at FM Conway.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Newgate Street Village, Newgate Street And Wellcroft Close, Welwyn Garden City) - Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council has made the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the following lengths of roads ("the Roads"), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Roads whilst works are in progress:-
1. that length of Newgate Street Village, Newgate Street from its junction with Tylers Causeway southwards and south eastwards to its junction with Carbone Hill, a distance of approximately 1200m.
An alternative route will be via: Tylers Causeway, Woodfield Lane, B158 Kentish Lane, A1000 Great North Road, B157 (Shepherds Way/ The Ridgeway), Carbone Hill and Newgate Street Village.

2. that length of Wellcroft Close, Welwyn Garden City from its junction with Wellcroft Road north westwards for its entire length.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.

The Order will come into effect from 25 May 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 5 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Roads.

If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Sam Sapstead, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Closing Of Coopers Hill, Kimpton) - Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council has made the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Coopers Hill, Kimpton from its junction with Porters End Lane north westwards, north eastwards and north westwards to its junction with Coopers Close, a distance of approximately 222m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Coopers Hill, Kimpton Road, B652 (Ballslough Hill/High Street), B651 High Street and Coopers Hill.

The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 26 May 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 3 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road.

If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Ella Plested, Tel: 07557 497 009 at FM Conway.

(Temporary Closing Of Ayot St Peter Road, Ayot St Peter) - Order 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council has made the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Ayot St Peter Road, Ayot St Peter from its junction with School Lane north westwards for a distance of approximately 120m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Ayot St Peter Road, Ayot Green Lane, Waterend Way, B653 (Marford Road/Cory Wright Way), Codicote Road and Ayot St Peter Road.

The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 21 May 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 1 day to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road.

If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Mollie Higgins, Tel: 07944 625 140 at Morrisons Telecoms Ltd.

A copy of the Orders may be inspected free of charge at: Farnham House, Stevenage between the hours of 9:00am and 5: 00pm (excluding weekends, bank and public holidays).

The making of Traffic Regulation Orders is a statutory function of the County Council. Any personal data you provide in responding to these Notices will be treated as confidential but will be shared with HCC Officers; County Councillors and contracted third parties who are involved in the statutory process. We will not share identifiable data with third parties outside of the statutory process. Guidance on your rights in respect of personal data are published in the Privacy Policy on our website: www.Hertfordshire.gov.uk

Mark Doran Executive Director,
Growth and Environment, Farnham House, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2ST
Dated: 20th May 2026

HERTFORDSHIRE