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Hertfordshire - Multiple Temporary Road- Footway & Cycle Track Closures Due To Various Works
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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
(Temporary Closing Of Great Ashby Way, Stevenage) 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 Great Ashby Way, Stevenage from its junction with Grasmere south westwards and north westwards to its junction with the White Horse Lane roundabout, a distance of approximately 260m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Gresley Way, Martins Way, A1072 Martins Way, Canterbury Way and Great Ashby Way.
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 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 Natasha Cook, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Closing Of The Footway Situated On The South Side Of The A602 Hitchin Road/A1(M) (Junction) 8 Roundabout, Stevenage) 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 pedestrians from using the footway situated on the south side of the A602 Hitchin Road/A1(M) (junction) 8 roundabout, Stevenage from a point 62m south east of its junction with A602 Wymondley Bypass south eastwards for a distance of approximately 71m ("the Footway").
An alternative route will be via: the footway situated on the west and north sides of the A602 Hitchin Road/A1(M) (junction) 8 roundabout and the cycle track/footpath situated on the east side of the A602 Hitchin Road/A1(M) (junction) 8 roundabout.
The Order is needed because bridge inspection works are proposed to be executed on or near the Footway.
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 Footway.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Rob Heywood, Tel: 07414 591496 at Assured Traffic Solutions.
(Temporary Closing Of The Cycle Track/Footpath Situated Between No.1 Earlsmead And No.11 Aubreys, Letchworth 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 pedal cycles/pedestrians from using the cycle track/footpath situated between No.1 Earlsmead and No.11 Aubreys, Letchworth Garden City from its junction with Aubreys north westwards for a distance of approximately 369m ("the Cycle Track/Footpath").
An alternative route will be via: Aubreys, Four Acres, Willian Way, A505 Baldock Road and Letchworth Garden City Public Footpath No.008.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Cycle Track/Footpath.
The Order will come into effect from 8 June 2026 and will be valid for a period of 6 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 Cycle Track/Footpath.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Leon Zaman, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Various Roads In Stevenage) 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 Whomerley Road, Stevenage from its junction with Rockingham Way north westwards to its junction with Denton Road, a distance of approximately 163m.
An alternative route will be via: Rockingham Way and Denton Road.
2. the road situated on the south side of Nos.13-21a Whomerley Road, Stevenage from its junction with Whomerley Road south westwards and 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.
3. the road situated to the rear of Nos.19-33 Austen Paths, Stevenage from its junction with Siddons Road south eastwards 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 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 Roads.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact David Gilkes, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing Of Highbury Road, Hitchin) 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 Highbury Road, Hitchin from its junction with Hollow Lane south westwards to its junction with Whitehill Road, a distance of approximately 180m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Hollow Lane, B656 (Queen Street/Park Street/Hitchin Hill), A602 Stevenage Road and Whitehill Road.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 10 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 Lee Hetherington, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Closing Of Deards End Lane, Knebworth) 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 Deards End Lane, Knebworth from its junction with Park Lane north eastwards to its junction with Stobarts Close, a distance of approximately 383m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Park Lane, Station Approach, Station Road, B197 Stevenage Road and Deards End 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 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 Cowan, Tel: 0800 085 9194 at Circet UK.
(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Greydells Road, Stevenage) 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 road ("the lengths of Road"), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Road whilst works are in progress:-
1. that length of Greydells Road, Stevenage from its junction with Sish Lane north westwards to its junction with Haycroft Road, a distance of approximately 330m.
An alternative route will be via: Sish Lane, Barclay Crescent and Haycroft Road.
2. the road leading to Nos.21-35 Greydells Road, Stevenage from its southernmost junction with Greydells Road clockwise for a distance of approximately 97m.
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 lengths of Road.
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 lengths of Road.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact David Gilkes, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing Of B655 Hexton Road, Offley) 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 B655 Hexton Road, Offley from its junction with Hitchin Road north westwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 3018m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: B655 Pirton Road, A505 (Offley Road/Moormead Hill/Offley Bypass/Hitchin Road/Stopsley Way), A5228 (Hitchin Road/Stockingstone Way), A6 (New Bedford Road/Barton Road/Luton Road) and B655 (Luton Road/Hexton Road/Barton Road/Hitchin Road).
The Order is needed because tree cutting works are proposed to be executed 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 Liam Springett, Tel: 01462 600 570 at Road UK TM Ltd.
(Temporary Closing Of Archer Road And The Road Leading To Nos.2-42 Ripon Road, Stevenage) 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"):-
1. that length of Archer Road, Stevenage from a point in line with the north eastern boundary to No.135 Archer Road south westwards for a distance of approximately 40m.
An alternative route will be via: Archer Road, Webb Rise, Lonsdale Road and Archer Road.
2. the road leading to Nos.2-42 Ripon Road, Stevenage from its junction with Ripon Road eastwards and northwards 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 Natasha Cook, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Closing Of Holly Leys, Stevenage) 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 Holly Leys, Stevenage from its junction with Ashdown Road south eastwards for a distance of approximately 30m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Ashdown Road, Broadwater Crescent and Holly Leys.
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 25 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 Fabrice Gallo, Tel: 07483 912 392 at Ipsum Infrastructure Ltd.
(Temporary Closing Of Stevenage Road, Wymondley) 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 Stevenage Road, Wymondley from its junction with the A602 Wymondley Bypass/A1(M) (junction 8) roundabout north westwards for a distance of approximately 82m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: A602 (Wymondley Bypass/Stevenage Road) and Stevenage Road.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 29 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 Lee Hetherington, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Closing Of Arlesey Road, Ickleford) Order No.2 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 Arlesey Road, Ickleford from a point in line with the western boundary of No.1 ‘Riverside Cottages’ south eastwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 67m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Arlesey Road, Hitchin Road, High Street, House Lane, Goodwin Drive, Arlesey Relief Road, A507 Arlesey Road, B656 Hitchin Road, A600 Bedford Road, Turnpike Lane and Arlesey Road.
The Order is needed because brickwork repair 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 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 Louise Carroll, Tel: 01132 775 630 at Centurion Traffic Management.
(Temporary Traffic Management Measures On Various Roads In Stevenage) 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 making a right turn manoeuvre from Coreys Mill Lane into the access road leading to ‘Lister Hospital’, Stevenage whilst works are in progress.
An alternative route will be via: Coreys Mill Lane, the A602 Hitchin Road roundabout and Coreys Mill Lane.
2. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from making a right turn manoeuvre from the exit road leading from ‘Lister Hospital’ ambulance drop off zone into Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage whilst works are in progress.
An alternative route will be via: Coreys Mill Lane, the B197 North Road roundabout and Coreys Mill Lane.
The Order is needed because mast upgrade 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 2 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 Rob Heywood, Tel: 07414 591 496 at Assured Traffic Solutions.
(Temporary Closing Of The Cycle Track Situated On The South East Side Of A1155 Fairlands Way, Stevenage) 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 pedal cycles from using the cycle track situated on the south east side of A1155 Fairlands Way, Stevenage from its junction with Bedwell Crescent north eastwards for a distance of approximately 126m ("the Cycle Track").
Pedal Cyclists will need to dismount and use the adjacent footway.
The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Cycle Track.
The Order will come into effect from 25 May 2026 and will be valid for a period of 6 months. The works are scheduled to take 12 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the cycle track.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Josh Mcdermott, Tel: 01277 811 735 ext. 4 at Power On.
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: 21 May 2026
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