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Worcestershire - Multiple Traffic Notices including Temporary Road Closures and Waiting Restrictions
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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(C2078 Broughton Hackett to Crowle, Broughton Hackett) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of C2078 Broughton Hackett to Crowle from its junction with U42408 Bredicot Ln to its junction with U43007 Rye Hill Ln.
Reason: Utility work by Openreach.
Alternative route: C2078 Broughton Hackett to Crowle (part), A422 Broughton Hackett to Upton Snodsbury, A422 Alcester Rd, A4538 Pershore Ln, C2032 Rd from A4538 Pershore Ln to Crowle Rd, C2032 Crowle Rd, C2078 Church Rd and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days. Commencing: 17 August 2026.
(U53126 Newport Street, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) and The County of Hereford and Worcester (The City of Worcester (Various Streets)) (One-Way Traffic) (No.4) Order 1970 (Variation) Order 1993 (Temporary Suspension) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U53126 Newport St from its junction with A44 All Saints Rd to its junction with A44 North Parade and to temporarily suspend the County of Hereford and Worcester (The City of Worcester (Various Streets)) (One-Way Traffic) (No.4) Order 1970 (Variation) Order 1993 to allow two-way traffic on U53126 Newport St to enable access for residents and businesses for the duration of the Order.
Reason: Development works by Prestwood Estates Limited.
No access for emergency services diversion route must be followed.
Alternative route: A44 All Saints Rd, A44 Bridge St, A44 North Parade.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 549 days (24hrs). Commencing: 19 August 2026.
(U43004 Edwards Lane, White Ladies Aston) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U43004 Edwards Ln from its junction with C2125 Edwards Ln to A422 Broughton Hackett for a distance of 1210 metres in an easterly direction.
Reason: Maintenance works by WCC.
Alternative route: No diversion due to road leading to a private road.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days. Commencing: 17 August 2026.
(A38 Droitwich Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of A38 Droitwich Rd from its junction with C2281 Checketts Ln to its junction with B4482 Bilford Rd Roundabout.
Reason: Carriageway resurfacing by WCC.
Alternative route:
Northbound Diversion: A38 Droitwich Rd (part), A38 Barbourne Rd, A38 Upper Tything, A38 The Tything, A449 Castle St, A449 Croft Rd, A44 Dolday, A44 All Saints Rd, A44 Deansway, A44 College St, A44 Sidbury, A44 London Rd, A4440 Swinesherd Way, A4440 Nunnery Way, A4440 Grange Way, A4440 Trotshill Way, A4440 Parsonage Way, A4440 Wardon Way, A4440 Wardon Interchange, A449 Worcester Northern Link, A4536 Blackpole Rd, A4536 Hurst Ln, A38 Droitwich Rd (part).
Southbound Diversion: A38 Droitwich Rd (part), A4536 Hurst Ln, A449 Worcester Northern Link, A4440 Wardon Interchange, A4440 Wardon Way, A4440 Parsonage Way, A4440 Trotshill Way, A4440 Grange Way, A4440 Nunnery Way, A4440 Swinesherd Way, A44 Whittington Rd, A44 London Rd, A44 Sidbury, A44 College St, A44 Deansway, A44 Bridge St, A44 North Parade, A449 Croft Rd, A449 Castle St, A38 The Tything, A38 Upper Tything, A38 Barbourne Rd, A38 Droitwich Rd (part).
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 night (20:00 - 06:00). Commencing: 17 August 2026.
(B4197 Witley Road, Martley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of B4197 Witley Rd from its junction with B4204 Ham Bridge to B4197 Martley to its junction with U64608 Bailers Ln.
Reason: Drainage work/flood alleviation by WCC.
Alternative route: B4197 Witley Rd (part), B4197 Hill Side, B4197 Woodbury Hill, B4197 Martley Rd, A443 Worcester Rd, B4203 Stanford Rd, B4203 Stanford Bridge into Herefordshire, B4204 The Village to Herefordshire, B4204 The Village to Ham Bridge, B4204 Ham Bridge to B4197 Martley and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days (24hrs). Commencing: 17 August 2026.
(U54121 Greenacres Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U54121 Greenacres Rd from its junction with U54120 Rea Way to its junction with U54121 Penshill Cres.
Reason: Footway Reconstruction by WCC.
Alternative route: U54120 Rea Way, U54106 Drake Ave, U54100 Tudor Way, U54000 Oldbury Rd, U54121 Brookside Rd, U54121 Penhill Cres and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 11 days. Commencing: 17 August 2026.
(A44 Bromyard Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of A44 Bromyard Rd from its junction with B4206 St Johns to its junction with U54152 Bakefield Gardens.
Reason: Utility work by STW.
Alternative route: A44 Bromyard Rd (part), A4440 Grove Way, A4440 Hams Way, B4206 Malvern Rd, B4206 St Johns and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 16 August 2026.
(U50113 St Oswalds Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U50113 St Oswalds Rd from its junction with A38 Upper Tything to its junction with C2294 Sansome Walk.
Reason: Utility work by CPC Civils.
Alternative route:
Diversion Anticlockwise – A38 The Tything, A38 St. Marys St, C2294 Sansome Walk.
Diversion Clockwise – C2294 Sansome Walk, A38 Sansome Walk, A38 Sansome Pl, A38 St. Nicholas St, A38 Forgate St, A38 The Tything.
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Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 17 August 2026.
(U52037 Silverdale Avenue/U52037 Redfern Avenue, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of:
- U52037 Silverdale Avenue from its junction with U52037 Redfern Ave for its entire length.
- U52037 Redfern Avenue from its junction with Devon Rd to its junction with U52037 Silverdale Ave.
Reason: Carriageway resurfacing by WCC.
Alternative route: U52039 Hillery Rd, U52038 Mortlake Ave, U52035 Prestwitch Ave, U52037 Redfern Ave and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days between 17 August 2026 and 28 August 2026.
(U52038 Mortlake Avenue, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U52038 Mortlake Ave from its junction with U52039 Hillery Rd for its entire length.
Reason: Carriageway resurfacing by WCC.
Alternative route: U52035 Prestwitch Ave, U52037 Redfern Ave, U52037 Silverdale Ave, U52039 Hillery Rd and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days between 17 August 2026 and 28 August 2026.
(U62425 Green Lane, Lower Broadheath) (Temporary Closure) and (One-Way Traffic) (Temporary Suspension) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U62425 Green Ln from its junction with B4204 Martley Rd to its junction with C2231 Hallow Ln and to temporarily suspend any order relating to One-Way Traffic on that part of Green Ln from its junction with B4204 Martley Rd to its junction with C2231 Hallow Ln, to allow access for residents and businesses for the duration of the order.
Reason: Replacement water main by STW.
Alternative route: B4204 Martley Rd, C2231 Hallow Ln and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 28 days. Commencing: 17 August 2026.
(U51309 Linden Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U51309 Linden Rd from its junction with U51306 Tunnel Hill to its junction with U51309 Sycamore Rd.
Reason: Footway Reconstruction by WCC.
Alternative route: U51311 Linden Rd, U51306 Tunnel Hill and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 15 days between 19 August 2026 and 9 September 2026.
(Link Footpath F60318 Old A44 Road, Rushwick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of Link Footpath F60318 Old A44 Rd from its junction with A44 Bromyard Rd for its entire length.
Reason: New roundabout construction by M&J Evans Construction Ltd.
Alternative route for pedestrians and cyclists: Moat Dr, Leasowe Pl, Ox Way, Leasowe Pl and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 124 days (24hrs). Commencing: 27 July 2026.
(C2051 Withybed Lane, Inkberrow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of C2051 Withybed Ln from its junction with Ross Cres (NSG Ref 45405862) to its junction with U43426 Stonepit Ln.
Reason: New kerb and edging installation for new development by TR Civil Engineering on behalf of Kendrick Home.
Alternative route: A422 Worcester Rd, A422 High St, A422 Alcester Rd, C2046 Stockwood Ln to A422 Alcester Rd, C2051 Stockwood Ln and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 11 days. Commencing: 27 July 2026.
(U43003 Edwards Lane, White Ladies Aston) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of U43003 Edwards Ln from its junction with C2125 Rd from A4538 Evesham Rd to Edwards Ln to its junction with A44 Evesham Rd.
Reason: Pole replacement by Openreach.
Alternative route: A44 Evesham Rd, C2125 Rd from A4538 Evesham Rd to Edwards Ln and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 27 July 2026.
(U62028 Bastonford, Powick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of U62028 Bastonford from a point of 200 metres northeast of the south junction with A449 Malvern Rd for a distance of 155 metres in a north easterly direction.
Reason: Pole replacement by Openreach.
Alternative route:
Anticlockwise diversion: U62028 Bastonford (part), A449 Malvern Rd, U62028 Bastonford (part).
Clockwise diversion: U62028 Bastonford (part), A449 Malvern Rd (Northbound), A449 The Village, A449 Malvern Road (Southbound), U62028 Bastonford (part).
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 27 July 2026.
(U62010 Bow Hill, Callow End) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of U62010 Bow Hill from its junction with U62005 Lower Ferry Ln to its junction with U62009 Highfield.
Reason: New water connection by STW.
Alternative route: U62005 Lower Ferry Ln, B4424 Upton Rd and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days. Commencing: 29 July 2026.
(U53006 Hill Street, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of U53006 Hill St from its junction with U53007 Spring Hill to its junction with U53009 Cecil St.
Reason: New water connection by STW.
Alternative route: U53000 Tallow Hill, B4205 Midland Rd, C2290 Wylds Ln, U53006 Stanley Rd and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days (24hrs). Commencing: 29 July 2026.
(U52035 Prestwich Avenue, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of U52035 Prestwich Ave from its junction with U52036 Devon Rd to its junction with U52037 Redfern Ave.
Reason: new vehicle crossing works by WCC.
Alternative route: U52036 Devon Rd, U52037 Redfern Ave and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day between 28 July 2026 and 31 July 2026.
(C2069 Ockeridge, Wichenford) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of C2069 Ockeridge from its junction with C2068 Wichenford for a distance of 212 metres in a southerly direction.
Reason: Utility works by STW.
Alternative route: C2068 Wichenford, C2068 Monkwood Green, C2068 Moseley Rd, C2069 Worlds End, C2069 Sinton Green, C2069 Ockeridge (part) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days. Commencing: 28 July 2026.
(C2104 Twyning Road, Strensham) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of C2104 Twyning Rd from its junction with U46401 Mill Ln for a distance of 800 metres in a southerly direction until the boundary with Gloucestershire.
Reason: New customer connection by National Grid.
Alternative route: C2104 Hill View Rd, C2107 Strensham Rd, A38 Tewkesbury Rd, A38 Stratford Bridge Into Gloucestershire and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days. Commencing: 28 July 2026.
(C2064 Longley Green To Stocks Lane Alfrick, Suckley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of C2064 Longley Green To Stocks Ln Alfrick from its junction with U62219 Blackhorse Ln to its junction with C2233 Alfrick.
Reason: Utility works by STW.
Alternative route: C1142 Birchwood Road into Herefordshire County, A4103 Dragons Cross to Hereford Rd, A4103 Storridge, A4103 Dragons Cross, C2227 Sherridge Rd, C2064 Smith End Green, C2064 Stichens Green, C2064 Bridges Stone and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 28 July 2026.
(C2027 Station Road, Bransford) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of C2027 Station Rd from its junction with C2218 Bransford Court Ln to its junction with U62020 Kings End Rd.
Reason: Drainage work for flood alleviation by WCC.
Alternative route: C2027 Collett’s Green, C2027 Old Malvern Rd, A449 Malvern Rd, A449 The Village, A4440 Hams Way, A4440 Grove Way, A4103 Bransford, C2027 Station Rd (part) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days. Commencing: 27 July 2026.
(B4482 Astwood Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of B4482 Astwood Rd from its junction with U51306 Tunnel Hill to its junction with U51026 Vauxhall St.
Reason: Remove and replace sunken patch by STW.
Alternative route:
Diversion (clockwise): B4550 Rainbow Hill, B4550 Lowesmoor Terrace, B4205 Pheasant St, B4205 St Martins Gate, A38 City Walls Rd, A38 St Nicholas St, A38 Foregate St, A38 The Tything, A38 Barbourne Rd, A38 Droitwich Rd, B4482 Bilford Rd, B4482 Astwood Rd.
Diversion (anti-clockwise): B4482 Astwood Rd, B4482 Bilford Rd, A38 Droitwich Rd, A38 Barbourne Rd, A38 The Tything, A38 St Marys St, A38 Sansome Walk, A38 Sansome Pl, A38 City Walls Rd, B4205 St Martins Gate, B4205 Pheasant St, B4550 Lowesmoor Terrace, B4550 Rainbow Hill.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 29 July 2026.
(U53100 Farrier Street, Worcester) (Disabled Parking Bays) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To replace two on-road parking bays with temporary Disabled Parking Bays on that part of U53100 Farrier St from its junction with U53125 Cherry Tree Walk to its junction with B4205 Shaw St. The existing Disabled Parking Bays will be temporarily suspended as they are within the area required to carry out the works.
Reason: Footway reconstruction by WCC.
Alternative route: No alternative route required.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days. Commencing: 10 August 2026.
(C2220 Squires Walk, Kempsey) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of C2220 Squires Walk from its junction with U60018 Church St to its junction with C2220 Squires Walk.
Reason: Maintenance works by WCC.
Alternative route: U60018 Church St, A38 Main Rd, C2220 Squires Walk (part) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 7 days. Commencing: 20 August 2026.
EXEMPTIONS: TO PERMIT ACCESS TO ANY LAND OR PREMISES FRONTING THE HIGHWAY AFFECTED WHERE THERE IS NO OTHER FORM OF ACCESS; AND TO ALLOW THE WORKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN.
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (As Amended)
(City of Worcester) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2011 (Variation) Order 2026
[Prohibition of waiting on Pope Iron Road and Waterworks Road, Worcester]
Worcestershire County Council are to consider making an Order the effect of which will be to Prohibition of waiting at any time on the following length and side of road in Worcester:
Pope Iron Road (both sides): from its junction with Waterworks Road for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction.
Waterworks Road (south side): from its junction with Pope Iron Road for a distance of 5 metres in an easterly direction and for a distance of 5 metres in a westerly direction.
The Order will vary the above Consolidation Order (which provides for civil enforcement of contraventions of waiting prohibitions and restrictions) and will contain exemptions to allow parking/access for certain purposes and limited waiting by disabled persons’ vehicles.
Documents in relation to this Order can be downloaded at the Worcester City Public Notice page on the Worcestershire County Council Website or copies supplied by emailing roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; or writing to me at County Hall or may be inspected at Worcestershire County Council, Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT. Any objection/representations you may have must be sent in writing to me at County Hall, or email roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; to be received by 20 August 2026.
(City of Worcester) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2011 (Variation) Order 2026
[Prohibition of Waiting on Athelstan Road and Camp Hill Road, Worcester]
Worcestershire County Council are to consider making an Order the effect of which will be to prohibition of waiting at any time on the following length and side of road in Worcester:
Athelstan Road (north and south sides): from its junction with Camp Hill Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.
Camp Hill Road (west side): from its junction with Athelstan Road for a distance of 1.8 metres in a southerly direction and for a distance of 14 metres in a northerly direction.
The Order will vary the above Consolidation Order (which provides for civil enforcement of contraventions of waiting prohibitions and restrictions) and will contain exemptions to allow parking/access for certain purposes and limited waiting by disabled persons’ vehicles.
Documents in relation to this Order can be downloaded at the Worcester City Public Notice page on the Worcestershire County Council Website or copies supplied by emailing roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; or writing to me at County Hall or may be inspected at Worcestershire County Council, Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT. Any objection/representations you may have must be sent in writing to me at County Hall, or email roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; to be received by 20 August 2026.
(City of Worcester) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2011 (Variation) Order 2026
[Prohibition of Waiting on Georgina Avenue, Worcester]
Worcestershire County Council are to consider making an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit waiting at any time on the following length and side of road in Worcester:
Georgina Avenue (north side): from a point 80m west from the junction with Foley Road and opposite its junction with Margaret Road for a distance of 9 metres in a westerly direction.
The Order will vary the above Consolidation Order (which provides for civil enforcement of contraventions of waiting prohibitions and restrictions) and will contain exemptions to allow parking/access for certain purposes and limited waiting by disabled persons’ vehicles.
Documents in relation to this Order can be downloaded at the Worcester City Public Notice page on the Worcestershire County Council Website or copies supplied by emailing roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; or writing to me at County Hall or may be inspected at Worcestershire County Council, Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT. Any objection/representations you may have must be sent in writing to me at County Hall, or email roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; to be received by 20 August 2026.
THOMAS POLLOCK, Head of Commercial Law, (Legal and Governance) Services, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP 23 July 2026
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