Hertfordshire - Multiple Temporary Road & Footpath Closures Due To Various Works

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Temporary Closing Of Footpath Hitchin 035
NOTICE is given that the Hertfordshire County Council have made an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit pedestrians from using that length of Footpath Hitchin 035, Section south of Coopers Yard, for an approximate distance of 18m.
Alternative route: on footway along Paynes Park and Tilehouse Street.

The purpose of the Order is to enable maintenance works to take place.
The section of Footpath will be closed on or after 26 June 2026 for up to 4 weeks, when signs are in place.
If you have any queries about the works or closure, please contact Countryside & Rights of Way Officer Robert Lloyd, Tel: 01992 658152 Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Closing Of Lilley Bottom, Lilley) - 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 Lilley Bottom, Lilley from its junction with Chalk Hill south eastwards for a distance of approximately 15m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Lilley Bottom, Holybush Hill, Luton Road, High Street, Kings Walden Road, Hoo Lane, C25 (unnamed road), U5128 (unnamed road) and Lilley Bottom.

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 13 July 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Cody Moran, Tel: 01992 788019 at JSM Group Services Ltd.

(Temporary Closing Of B656 London Road, Langley) - 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 B656 London Road, Langley from its junction with Langley Lane north westwards for a distance of approximately 2325m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: B656 (London Road/Hitchin Road/High Street/Codicote Road/Link Road/Church Street), A1000 Welwyn Bypass Road, B197 (Welwyn Bypass Road/Digswell Hill/Great North Road), B653 (Brocket Road/Marford Road/Cory Wright Way/Codicote Road), B651 (Lamer Lane/Ballsbough Hill/High Street/Hitchin Road/Horn Hill/High Street/Whitwell Road) and B656 London 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 14 July 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 Julia Wilcox, Tel: 02476 864286 at JSM Group Services Ltd.

(Temporary Closing Of Sollershott East, 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 vehicular traffic from using that length of Sollershott East, Letchworth Garden City from its junction with A505 Baldock Road north westwards and south westwards to its junction with the Broadway/Spring Road roundabout, a distance of approximately 550m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: A505 (Baldock Road/Hitchin Road) and Broadway or via A505 Baldock Road, Field Road, Souberie Avenue and South View.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 13 July 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 proposed Order, please contact Natasha Cook, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Closing Of Redhill, Rushden) Order No.2 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 Redhill, Rushden from a point 180m south west of its junction with C10 (unnamed road) south westwards for a distance of approximately 830m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Redhill, C5 (unnamed road), A505 (Royston Road/Baldock Bypass), B656 (Royston Bypass Interchange with Wallington Road/Royston Road), A507 (Clothall Road/unnamed road), C5 (unnamed road) and Redhill.
or via: Redhill, C5 (unnamed road), A507 (unnamed road/Clothall Road), B656 Royston Road, A505 (Baldock Bypass/Royston Road), C5 (unnamed road) and Redhill.

The Order is needed because the replacement of an existing telegraph pole is proposed to be executed near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 14 July 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Edward Seaward, Tel: 01634 963355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.

(Temporary Closing Of Southern Green, Rushden) Order No.2 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 Southern Green, Rushden from a point 540m south west of its junction with Broadhole Lodge Farm Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 100m ("the Road"), except for access.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

The Order is needed because the replacement of an existing telegraph pole is proposed to be executed near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 14 July 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Edward Seaward, Tel: 01634 963355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.

(Temporary Closing Of Brampton Park Road And Balmoral Road, Hitchin) 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 Roads"):-
1. that length of Brampton Park Road, Hitchin from its junction with Bearton Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 148m25.
An alternative route will be via: Bearton Road, Old Hale Way and Brampton Park Road.

2. that length of Balmoral Road, Hitchin from its junction with Brampton Park Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
An alternative route will be via: Brampton Park Road, Bearton Road, Old Hale Way and Balmoral Road.

The Order is needed because gas main works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
The Order will come into effect from 29 June 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 13 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 Ashley Varley, Tel: 01379 676492 at TMO Highways.

(Temporary Closing Of Ashanger Road, Clothall/Green End, Weston) 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 Ashanger Road, Clothall/Green End, Weston from its junction with A507 Clothall Road south eastwards, south westwards, south eastwards and south westwards to its junction with Hatch Lane, a distance of approximately 2276m ("the length of Roads"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: A507 Clothall Road, South Road, B197 London Road, Chalk Hills and Hatch Lane.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the length of Roads.
The Order will come into effect from 29 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 length of Roads.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Sam Sapstead, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Traffic Management Measures On Various Roads In Weston And Graveley During The "Groundswell Agricultural 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 effects on the following lengths of roads ("the Roads"), will be:-
1. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Hitchin Road/Lannock Hill, Weston from a point 70 metres north east of its junction with Friars Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 200m.
An alternative route will be via: Hitchin Road, Damask Green Road, Fore Street, Hatch Lane, Chalk Hills, B197 London Road, A505 Baldock Bypass and B197 Jacks Hill.

2. All vehicular traffic is prohibited from proceeding along that length of Lannock Hill, Weston from its junction with B197 Jacks Hill south eastwards, north eastwards, eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with Weston Public Footpath No.005, a distance of approximately 1707m, other than in an easterly direction only, when signs are in place.
An alternative route will be via: B197 Jacks Hill, A505 Baldock Bypass, B197 London Road, Chalk Hills, Hatch Lane, Fore Street, Damask Green Road and Hitchin Road.

3. All vehicular traffic is prohibited from being driven at a speed exceeding 30mph on that length of Lannock Hill, Weston from its junction with B197 Jacks Hill south eastwards, north eastwards, eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with Weston Public Footpath No.005, a distance of approximately 1707 metres, when signs are in place.

4. All vehicular traffic is prohibited being driven at a speed exceeding 30mph on that length of B197 Jacks Hill, Graveley from a point 70m south west of its junction with A505 Baldock Bypass south eastwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 500m, when signs are in place.

The Order is needed to ensure public safety and prevent accidents for the duration of the "Groundswell Agricultural Festival".
The Order will come into effect from 30 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 Order, please contact Ross Davidson, Tel: 01423 326622 at Tracsis Events.

(Temporary Closing Of Various Footpaths In Stevenage) Order No.3 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 pedestrian from using the following lengths of footpath ("the Footpaths"):-
1. the footpath situated between No.16 and No.18 Spring Drive, Stevenage from a point in line with the north eastern boundary of No.18 Spring Drive south westwards, north westwards and south westwards to its junction with Devonshire Close, a distance of approximately 196m.
An alternative route will be via: the footpath situated on the west side of Nos.1-43 Gladstone Court, the footway situated on the south west side of Broadwater Crescent, the footway situated on the north west side of Spring Drive, the footpath fronting Nos.36-42 Spring Drive, the footpath situated between Nos.23 and 38 Berkeley Close, the footway situated on the west and north west sides of Berkeley Close, the footway situated on the north east side of Hazelmere Road and the footway situated on the south east side of Devonshire Close.

2. the footpath situated on the west side of No.42 Spring Drive, Stevenage from a point in line with the southern boundary of No.42 Spring Drive north westwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 16m.
An alternative route will be via: the footpath fronting Nos.36-42 Spring Drive, the footway situated on the north west side of Spring Drive, the footway situated on the south west side of Broadwater Crescent and the footpath situated on the west side of Nos.1-43 Gladstone Court.

3. the footpath situated between No.23 and No.38 Berkeley Close, Stevenage from its junction with Berkeley Close eastwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 77m.
An alternative route will be via: the footway situated on the west and north west sides of Berkeley Close, the footway situated on the north east side of Hazelmere Road, the footway situated on the south east side of Devonshire Close and the footpath situated between No.16 and No.18 Spring Drive.

4. the footpath fronting Nos.36-42 Spring Drive, Stevenage from a point 30 metres north west of its junction with Spring Drive north westwards for a distance of approximately 77m.
An alternative route will be via: the footpath fronting Nos.36-42 Spring Drive, the footway situated on the north west side of Spring Drive, the footway situated on the south west side of Broadwater Crescent, the footpath situated on the west side of Nos.1-43 Gladstone Court, the footpath situated between No.23 and No.38 Berkeley Close and the footpath situated between No.16 and No.18 Spring Drive.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Footpaths.
The Order will come into effect from 29 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 Footpaths.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact David Gilkes, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Traffic Management Measures On Various Roads In Baldock, Clothall, Rushden And Cottered) 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 A507 Clothall Road, Baldock/Clothall, A505 (unnamed road), Rushden and A505 Baldock Road, Rushden/Cottered from its junction with the Wallington Road/South Road roundabout south eastwards, north eastwards, south eastwards, north eastwards, south eastwards, eastwards and south westwards to its junction with the A10 Buntingford Bypass/B1038 Baldock Road roundabout, a distance of approximately 12329m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: A507 Clothall Road, B656 Royston Road, A505 (Baldock Bypass/Royston Road/Baldock Road/Royston Bypass), A10 (Melbourn Road/Priory Lane/Barkway Street/London Road/Ermine Street/unnamed road/Buntingford Bypass).
or via: A10 (Buntingford Bypass/unnamed road/Ermine Street/London Road/Market Hill/Priory Lane/Melbourn Road), A505 (Royston Bypass/Baldock Road/Royston Road/Baldock Bypass), B656 (Royston Bypass Interchange with Wallington Road/Royston Road) and A507 Clothall Road.

Additionally the existing 7.5 tonnes weight restriction on A507 Clothall Road, Baldock/Clothall, A505 (unnamed road), Rushden and A505 Baldock Road, Rushden/Cottered from its northernmost junction with B656 Royston Road south eastwards, north eastwards, south eastwards, north eastwards, south eastwards, eastwards and south westwards to its junction with the A10 Buntingford Bypass/B1038 Baldock Road roundabout, a distance of approximately 13115 metres, will be temporarily suspended to enable all vehicles to use this length of road, whilst works are in progress.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 1 July 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 5 nights 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 Hatim Haider, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Closing Of St Martins Road, Knebworth) 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 St Martins Road, Knebworth from its junction with B197 London Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 113m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: B197 London Road, Swangleys Lane, Old Lane and St Martins 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 29 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 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 Ryder Way, Ickleford) 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 Ryder Way, Ickleford from its junction with Westmill Lane north westwards for its entire length ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Westmill Lane, A600 Bedford Road and Ryder Avenue.

Additionally all vehicles are prohibited from waiting at any time on both sides of this length of Road, whilst works are in progress.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 29 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 Order, please contact David Gilkes, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

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: 25 June 2026

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL