Blackhorse Road, Waltham Forest - Temporary Traffic Restrictions due to Sewer Works

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST (LBWF)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

THE WALTHAM FOREST (THAMES WATER)

(BLACKHORSE ROAD E17) (TEMPORARY MEASURES)

(NO. 1) ORDER 2026

The Council of the LBWF HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that on 28th May 2026 it made an Order to facilitate defective manhole sewer cover replacement works, to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner by Cappagh Contractors Ltd on behalf of Thames Water, in Blackhorse Road E17.

The general effect of the Order will be, only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed, to prohibit vehicles from entering, proceeding, waiting or loading for any purpose, at “any time” in Blackhorse Road E17, from the common boundary of Nos 40 and 42 north-westwards for 25 metres.

Vehicular access to the properties affected by these temporary measures will be maintained wherever possible, subject to the extent and operation of the closure.

Whilst the prohibitions referred to above remain in force, advance warning signage and alternative routes for traffic shall be in place.

Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard of the Order would be removed.

The restrictions mentioned above would not apply in relation to any vehicle being used: (a) in connection with the said works; or (b) for ambulance, fire brigade or police purposes (if the works allow).

The Order will come into operation on 29th May 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 2 months or until the works are completed, whichever is the sooner. (Ref: TT12(26))

NOTE: Signage placed in advance of any works in the above-mentioned road would give more specific details on the exact dates of the effects and of any temporary traffic management as necessary. The works are expected to be carried out between 19.00 and 23.59 and completed within 1 night, however the Order has been extended to allow for contingencies.

Dated 28th May 2026

Mr J Griffin, Director of Neighbourhoods, Traffic Orders, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS