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Hertfordshire - Multiple Road Closures
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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL:
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN WALTHAM CROSS, CHESHUNT, HODDESDON AND WALKERN) 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:-
1. that length of Bisley Close, Waltham Cross from its junction with Park Lane north eastwards for its entire length. There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
2. that length of Leyland Close, Cheshunt from its junction with A10 Great Cambridge 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.
3. that length of Maybury Avenue, Cheshunt from its junction with B156 Flamstead End Road eastwards for its entire length. There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
4. that length of Pine Close, Cheshunt from its junction with A10 Great Cambridge 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.
5. that length of River Avenue, Hoddesdon from its junction with Rye Road southwards and south eastwards to its junction with Stortford Road, a distance of approximately 358m. An alternative route will be via Rye Road, Gladstone Road and Stortford Road.
6. that length of Swanfield Road, Waltham Cross from its junction with Central Avenue south eastwards to its junction with Eastern Avenue, a distance of approximately 78m. There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
7. that length of Totts Lane, Walkern from its junction with B1037 High Street south eastwards, north eastwards, south eastwards and north eastwards to its junction with Winters Lane, a distance of approximately 275m. An alternative route will be via B1037 High Street and Winters Lane.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
The Order will come into effect from 24 July 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 7 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 Carl Leggett tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF WORSTED LANE, LITTLE HORMEAD) 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 Worsted Lane, Little Hormead from a point 480m south west of its junction with The Street north eastwards for a distance of approximately 100m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via B1368 (unnamed road), B1038 (unnamed road/Conduit Lane/Pump Hill), C15 (unnamed road), Ginns Road, The Wash and The Street.
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 25 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 Edward Seaward tel. 01634 963355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING AND TEMPORARY WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON 3U151 (UNNAMED ROAD), WARESIDE) 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 3U151 (unnamed road), Wareside from its junction with Fanhams Hall Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 987m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Fanhams Hall Road, C41 (unnamed road), B1004 (Ware Road/High Street/Medcalf Hill/Widford Road), Kettle Green Lane, Cold Christmas Lane and 3U151 (unnamed road).
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 27 July 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 Alexio Musimbe tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF DAVIES STREET, HERTFORD) 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 Davies Street, Hertford from a point 34m south west of its junction with Railway Place south westwards for a distance of approximately 16m (“the Road”).
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
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 27 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 Ella Plested tel. 07557 497 009 at FM Conway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN STANSTEAD ABBOTTS, HERTFORD, GILSTON AND WARE) 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:-
1. that length of B181 Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts from its junction with B181 High Street south eastwards and north eastwards to its junction with B180 Hunsdon Road, a distance of approximately 600m.
An alternative route will be via B181 (High Street/Station Road), A414 Eastwick Road and B181 Roydon Road.
2. that length of Horn Road, Hertford from its junction with B158 Bullocks Lane north westwards and north eastwards to its junction with West Street, a distance of approximately 522m.
An alternative route will be via B158 (Bullocks Lane/Pegs Lane/Hale Road), A414 (Gascoyne Way/Hertingfordbury Road/Gascoyne Way) and B158 (Hale Road/Pegs Lane/ Bullocks Lane).
3. that length of Pye Corner, Gilston from its junction with Gilston Lane north eastwards to its junction with Redricks Lane, a distance of approximately 795m.
An alternative route will be via Eastwick Road, A414 (Fifth Avenue/Edinburgh Way), A1184 (Cambridge Road/Harlow Road) and Redricks Lane.
4. the A10 northbound slip road leading from the B1001 Westmill Road/A602 Westmill Road roundabout, Ware from its junction with the B1001 Westmill Road/A602 Westmill Road roundabout north eastwards to its junction with the northbound carriageway of A10 (unnamed road), a distance of approximately 621m.
An alternative route will be via A10 (unnamed road), the A414 Rush Green roundabout and A10 (unnamed road).
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
The Order will come into effect from 27 July 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 7 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 Carl Leggett tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THROCKING ROAD, COTTERED) 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 Throcking Road, Cottered from its junction with Cottered Public Footpath and Restricted Byway No.003 north eastwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 30m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Throcking Road, Cottered Road, A10 Buntingford Bypass, A507 Baldock Road and Throcking 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 27 July 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 Glen Brett tel. 07850 561058 at Bregan Mainsflow.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF BEVERLEY GARDENS, CHESHUNT) 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 Beverley Gardens, Cheshunt from its junction with Grovedale Close south eastwards for a distance of approximately 45m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Beverley Gardens, Barrow Lane, Halstead Hill, B156 Goffs Lane, Dark Lane, Barrow Lane and Beverley Gardens.
The Order is needed because utility works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 27 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 Jenna Lindley tel. 01652 656291 at Chevron Traffic Management.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF TRINITY ROAD, WARE) 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 Trinity Road, Ware from a point 45m north east of its junction with Musley Lane north eastwards for a distance of approximately 90m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Trinity Road, Musley Lane, King George Road, Fanhams Road and Trinity Road.
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 27 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 963 355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF B1038 CONDUIT LANE, GREAT HORMEAD) 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 B1038 Conduit Lane, Great Hormead from a point 136m north east of its junction with Hall Lane north eastwards, south eastwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 155m(“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via B1038 (Conduit Lane/unnamed road), B1368 (unnamed road/ Biggin Hill/London Road/High Street/Cambridge Road/London Road/High Street), B1039 (Picknage Road/Chishill Road/Barley Road/Hall Lane/unnamed road/Royston Road/Station Road), B1383 (Mutlow Hill/London Road/Cambridge Road/Belmont Hill) and B1038 (Wicken Road/Clatterbury Lane/High Street/Pelham Road/unnamed road/Pump Hill/Conduit 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 27 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 Ella Plested tel. 07557 497 009 at FM Conway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF SCHOLARS HILL, WARESIDE) 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 Scholars Hill, Wareside from a point 100m north west of its junction with B1004 Ware Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 100m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Scholars Hill, B1004 Ware Road and Scholars Hill.
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 27 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 963 355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF CHURCH ROAD, LITTLE BERKHAMSTED/C54 (UNNAMED ROAD), EPPING GREEN) 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 Church Road, Little Berkhamsted/C54 (unnamed road), Epping Green from its junction with Goddards Close south eastwards for a distance of approximately 280m (“the length of Roads”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Church Road, Robins Nest Hill, B158 (Lower Hatfield Road/Low Road/Essendon Hill/High Road/Cum Cum Hill/Kentish Lane), Woodfield Lane, Tylers Causeway and C54 (unnamed road).
The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the length of Roads.
The Order will come into effect from 30 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 length of Roads.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Carl Gomez tel. 0370 050 0792 at Sunblet Rentals Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF WATTON ROAD, DATCHWORTH) 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 Watton Road, Datchworth from its junction with Hawkins Hall Lane south westwards for a distance of approximately 200m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Watton Road, Station Road, High Street, Ware Road, A119 (Hertford Road/North Road), Bramfield Road, Tattle Hill, Main Road, Winding Shott, Bramfield Road and Watton Road.
The Order is needed because the replacement of existing gas mains is proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 24 July 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 4 weeks 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 Ashley Varley tel. 01379 676462 at TMO Highways.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF B158 LOWER HATFIELD ROAD, LITTLE BERKHAMSTED) 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 B158 Lower Hatfield Road, Little Berkhamsted from its junction with Bedwell Avenue south eastwards to its junction with Robins Nest Hill, a distance of approximately 1300m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via B158 (Lower Hatfield Road/Horns Mill Road/Bullocks Lane/ Pegs Lane/Hale Road), A414 (Gascoyne Way/Hertingfordbury Road/Cole Green Bypass/ Hatfield Road), B1455 Holwell Lane and B158 (unnamed road/Lower Hatfield 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 30 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 Hayley Barber tel. 0370 050 0792 at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF SOUTH ROAD, STANDON) 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 South Road, Standon from its junction with Saffron Meadow south eastwards to its junction with A120 Kents Lane, a distance of approximately 59m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via South Road, Station Road and A120 Kents 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 28 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 Ella Plested tel. 07557 497009 at FM Conway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF GORE LANE, BARWICK) 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 Gore Lane, Barwick from its junction with Ermine Street south eastwards for a distance of approximately 15m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Ermine Street, A120 (Standon Hill/Kents Lane/Stortford Road/Standon Road), Standon Road, The Ash, The Ford, C15 (unnamed road), B1004 (High Street/Tower Hill), Kettle Green Lane, C39 (unnamed road) and Gore 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 29 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 Ella Plested tel. 07557 497009 at FM Conway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ANCHOR LANE, WADESMILL) 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 Anchor Lane, Wadesmill from its junction with Cambridge Road north westwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 305m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Cambridge Road, A1170 (Wadesmill Road/Baldock Street), B1001 Watton Road, A602 Westmill Road and Anchor Lane.
The Order is needed because the replacement of an existing gas main is proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 27 July 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 5 weeks 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 Rueben Jay Cooper tel. 01379 676462 at TMO Highways.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF 3U157 (UNNAMED ROAD), HUNSDON) 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 3U157 (unnamed road), Hunsdon from a point 370m north west of its junction with B1004 Ware Road south eastwards for a distance of approximately 100m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via 3U157 (unnamed road), 3U158 (unnamed road), B1004 Ware Road and 3U157 (unnamed road).
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 27 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 CECIL ROAD, WALTHAM CROSS) 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 Cecil Road, Waltham Cross from its junction with B176 Crossbrook Street eastwards to its junction with Burleigh Road, a distance of approximately 60m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via B176 Crossbrook Street, Limes Road, Springfield Road and Cecil 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 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 Joseph Anderson tel. 0800 316 9800 at Thames Water.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF COLD CHRISTMAS LANE, THUNDRIDGE) 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 Cold Christmas Lane, Thundridge from a point 300m south west of its junction with Kettle Green Lane south westwards for a distance of approximately 250m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Cold Christmas Lane, C39 (unnamed road), Gore Lane, Ermine Street, High Road, Cambridge Road and Cold Christmas Lane.
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 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 Edward Seaward tel. 01634 963355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF B1038 (UNNAMED ROAD), BUNTINGFORD) 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 B1038 (unnamed road), Buntingford from its junction with B1368 (unnamed road) eastwards for a distance of approximately 48m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via B1368 (unnamed road/Biggin Hill/London Road/High Street/ Cambridge Road/London Road/High Street), B1039 (Picknage Road/Chishill Road/Barley Road/Hall Lane/unnamed road/Royston Road/Station Road), B1383 (Mutlow Hill/London Road/Cambridge Road/Belmont Hill) and B1038 (Wicken Road/Clatterbury Lane/High Street/Pelham Road/unnamed road/Pump Hill/Conduit Lane/unnamed road).
The Order is needed because water connection 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 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 Becki Wilton tel. 0330 053 7225 at Chevron TM.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF HIGGINS ROAD, CHESHUNT) 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 Higgins Road, Cheshunt from its junction with Great Stockwood Road south eastwards to its junction with Littlestock Road, a distance of approximately 75m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Great Stockwood Road, Argent Way and Higgins Way.
The Order is needed because remedial works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 15 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 Ana Lupu tel. 0208 947 4000 at Cappagh.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF RUSKIN CLOSE, CHESHUNT) 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 Ruskin Close, Cheshunt from its junction with Hammondstreet Road north easwards for a distance of approximately 11m (“the Road”).
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
The Order is needed because remedial works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 10 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 Order, please contact Fearn Brigdale tel. 07483 394771 at Cappagh.
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, Hertfordshire.gov.uk
9 July 2026
Mark Doran, Executive Director, Growth and Environment, Farnham House, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2ST
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