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Hertfordshire - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Traffic Management Measures due to Proposed Works
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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL:
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THE FOOTPATH SITUATED BETWEEN NO.31 AND NO.33 BLACKTHORN CLOSE AND THE FOOTPATH SITUATED ON THE SOUTH EAST SIDE OF NO.179 HORSESHOE LANE, WATFORD) 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 following lengths of footpath (“the Footpaths”):-
- the footpath situated between No.31 and No.33 Blackthorn Close, Watford from its junction with Blackthorn Close south westwards to its junction with Weal Green, a distance of approximately 63m.
An alternative route will be via the footway situated on the south side of Blackthorn Close, the footway situated on the west side of Louvain Way and the footway situated on the north side of Weall Green.
- the footpath situated on the south east side of No.179 Horseshoe Lane, Watford from its junction with Horseshoe Lane south westwards, south eastwards and south westwards to its junction with Poplars Close, a distance of approximately 88m.
An alternative route will be via the footway situated on the south west side of Horseshoe Lane, the footway situated on the east and north east sides of Louvain Way and the footway situated on the north west side of Poplars Close.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Footpaths.
The Order will come into effect from 10 August 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 proposed Order please contact Darren Barr tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON GARDEN ROAD, ABBOTS 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 Garden Road, Abbots Langley from its junction with Breakspear Road north westwards for its entire length (“the Road”), except for access.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
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 10 August 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 Chris Stubbs tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN CARPENDERS PARK, WATFORD AND ABBOTS 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 the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”), except for access:-
- that length of By the Wood, Carpenders Park from its junction with Penrose Avenue north westwards, north eastwards and north westwards for a distance of approximately 182m.
An alternative route will be via Greenfield Avenue, Alva Way and By The Wood.
- that length of By the Wood, Watford from its junction with A4008 Oxhey Lane south westwards for a distance of approximately 33m.
An alternative route will be via A4008 Oxhey Lane, Carpenders Avenue, Delta Gain, Alva Way and By The Wood.
- that length of Cherry Hollow, Abbots Langley from its junction with Trowley Rise south eastwards and south westwards 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 10 August 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 Darren Barr tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON QUICKLEY LANE AND THE FOOTPATH FRONTING NOS. 94–132 QUICKLEY LANE, CHORLEYWOOD) 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 effect of which will be:-
- To prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Quickley Lane, Chorleywood from its junction with Heronsgate Road north eastwards, south eastwards and north eastwards to its junction with Rendlesham Way, a distance of approximately 390m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Heronsgate Road, Shire Lane, Hillside Road and Quickley Lane.
ADDITIONALLY all vehicles are prohibited from waiting at any time on both sides of this length of Road, whilst works are in progress.
- To prohibit all pedestrians from using the footpath fronting Nos.94-132 Quickley Lane, Chorleywood from its northernmost junction with Quickley Lane north eastwards for a distance of approximately 173m (“the Footpath”).
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 Road and Footpath.
The Order will come into effect from 10 August 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 Road and Footpath.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order please contact David Gilkes tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES ON VARIOUS ROADS IN WATFORD) ORDER NO.3 2026
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effects on the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”) will be:-
- To prohibit all vehicular traffic from making a right turn manoeuvre from A41 North Western Avenue into Purbrock Avenue, Watford, whilst works are in progress.
An alternative route will be via A41 North Western Avenue.
- To prohibit all vehicular traffic from making a right turn manoeuvre from A41 North Western Avenue into Taylor Close, Watford, whilst works are in progress.
An alternative route will be via A41 North Western Avenue.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
The Order will come into effect from 10 August 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 SCHOOL LANE AND CHESTNUT RISE, BUSHEY) 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”):-
- that length of School Lane, Bushey from its junction with A411 Sparrows Herne south westwards and south eastwards for a distance of approximately 39m.
An alternative route will be via A411 Sparrows Herne, Merry Hill Road and School Lane.
- that length of Chestnut Rise, Bushey from its junction with School Lane south westwards for a distance of approximately 15m.
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 Roads.
The Order will come into effect from 10 August 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 4 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 Ella Plested tel. 07557 497009 at FM Conway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THE SERVICE ROAD SITUATED ON THE NORTH WEST SIDE OF THE A412 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD, WATFORD) 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 service road situated on the north west side of A412 Rickmansworth Road, Watford from its southernmost junction with A412 Rickmansworth Road north westwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 26m (“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 to ensure public safety and prevent accidents outside the colosseum.
The Order will come into effect from 10 August 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The road will be closed on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Samantha Parfitt tel. 01923 278029 at Watford Borough Council.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF RECTORY LANE, RICKMANSWORTH) 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 Rectory Lane, Rickmansworth from its junction with Parsonage Road south westwards to its junction with A412 Rectory Road, a distance of approximately 218m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Parsonage Lane, High Street, Station Road, Homestead Road and A412 (Park Road/Rectory Road).
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 13 August 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 B5378 SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD) 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 northbound carriageway of B5378 Shenley Road, Borehamwood from its junction with the Brook Road roundabout north eastwards for a distance of approximately 40m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via B5378 (Shenley Road/Allum Lane), A5183 (Watling Street/Cobden Hill/Watling Street), B556 Harper Lane and B5378 (Shenleybury/Black Lion Hill/London Road/Woodhall Lane/Green Street/Cowley Hill/Shenley 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 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 Ella Plested tel. 07557 497 009 at FM Conway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VALE ROAD, BUSHEY) 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 Vale Road, Bushey from its junction with B462 Aldenham Road south eastwards for a distance of approximately 197m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via B462 Aldenham Road, A411 Chalk Hill and Vale Road or via Vale Road, A411 Chalk Hill, A4008 (Aldenham Road/Pinner Road), A411 Chalk Hill and B462 Aldenham 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 9 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 497009 at FM Conway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON GALLOWS HILL LANE, ABBOTS LANGLEY) 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 Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley from its junction with Hazelwood Lane north eastwards to its junction with High Street, a distance of approximately 512m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Gallows Hill Lane, Gallows Hill, Hamilton Road, Hunton Bridge Hill, South Way, Langley Lane, Tibbs Hill Road and High Street.
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 15 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 Rhys Walker tel. 07792 116090 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF A4125 EASTBURY ROAD, WATFORD) 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 A4125 Eastbury Road, Watford from its junction with the A4008 Bushey Arches roundabout south westwards for a distance of approximately 47m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via A411 (Lower High Street/Dalton Way/Waterfields Way/Beechen Grove/Exchange Road), A4145 Vicarage Road, A4178 (Wiggenhall Road/Deacons Hill) and A4125 Eastbury Road or via A4125 Eastbury Road, A4178 (Deacons Hill/Wiggenhall Road/Farraline Road/Fearnley Street/The Hornets/Merton Road), A4145 Vicarage Road and A411 (Exchange Road/Beechen Grove/Waterfields Way/Lower High Street).
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 31 July 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 4 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 497009 at FM Conway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF UPTON ROAD, WATFORD) 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 Upton Road, Watford from its junction with A4178 Cassio Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 50m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via A4178 Cassio Road, Marlborough Road, A411 Exchange Road and Upton Road or via Upton Road, A411 (Exchange Road/Beechen Grove), A412 (St Albans Road/Rickmansworth Road) and A4178 Cassio Road.
The Order is needed because gas main 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 42 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 Ashley Varley tel. 01379 676 462 at TMO Highways.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ELFRIDA ROAD, WATFORD) 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 Elfrida Road, Watford from its junction with Lammas Road south eastwards for its entire length (“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 vegetation removal 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 Order, please contact Jason Elliott tel. 07511 102 395 at Roadsafe TM North West Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN WATFORD) 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 vehicular traffic from using the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”), except for access:-
- that length of The Brow/Ganders Ash, Watford from its junction with Newhouse Crescent south westwards, north westwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 316m.
An alternative route will be via Newhouse Crescent, Horseshoe Lane, High Road and Ganders Ash.
- that length of Newhouse Crescent, Watford from its junction with The Brow north westwards and south eastwards for a distance of approximately 40m.
An alternative route will be via Newhouse Crescent, Horseshoe Crescent and Newhouse Crescent.
- that length of Louvain Way, Watford from its junction with The Brow north westwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
An alternative route will be via The Brow, Ganders Ash, Horseshoe Lane and Louvain Way.
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 27 July 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 35 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 676 492 at TMO Highways.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN WATFORD AND SARRATT) 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 traffic from using the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”), except for access:-
- that length of Holland Gardens, Watford from its junction with A412 St Albans 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.
- that length of Newhouse Crescent, Watford from its southernmost junction with Horseshoe Lane south westwards, north westwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 684m.
An alternative route will be via Horseshoe Lane.
- that length of Villiers Road, Watford from its junction with Upper Paddock Road Watford to its junction with 95 Villiers Road, a distance of approximately 13m.
An alternative route will be via Upper Paddock Road, Lower Paddock Road and Villiers Road.
- that length of Earl Street, Watford from its junction with Loates Lane 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.
- that length of Greycaine Road, Watford from its westernmost junction with Bushey Mill Lane north eastwards, south eastwards and south westwards for its entire length.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
- that length of Purbrock Avenue, Watford from its junction with Fellowes Close north westwards and clockwise for its entire length.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
- that length of Sarratt Lane, Sarratt from its junction with Loudwater Lane south westwards and north westwards to its junction with Solesbridge Lane, a distance of approximately 1450m.
An alternative route will be via Loudwater Lane, Sarratt Lane and Solesbridge Lane.
- that length of Sarratt Road, Sarratt from its junction with Solesbridge Lane south eastwards, north eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with The Green, a distance of approximately 3072m.
An alternative route will be via Solesbridge Lane, Sarratt Lane and Loudwater Lane.
- that length of Spring Gardens, Watford from its junction with A412 St Albans Road north westwards and clockwise 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 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 Roads.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THE NORTHBOUND LOWER HIGH STREET SLIP ROAD LEADING ONTO A411 EXCHANGE ROAD, WATFORD) 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 northbound Lower High Street slip road leading onto A411 Exchange Road, Watford from its junction with Lower High Street south westwards to its junction with A411 Exchange Road, a distance of approximately 58m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Lower High Street and A411 (Waterfields Way/Beechen Grove/Exchange Road).
The Order is needed because telecom 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 Order, please contact Aimee Blanchard tel. 01652 656 291 at Chevron Traffic Management.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF GALLOWS HILL AND GALLOWS HILL LANE, ABBOTS LANGLEY) 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”):-
- that length of Gallows Hill, Abbots Langley from a point in line with the southern boundary of No.81 Gallows Hill north westwards for a distance of approximately 70m.
An alternative route will be via Gallows Hill, Hamilton Road, Hunton Bridge Hill, South Way, Langley Lane, Tibbs Hill Road, High Street and Gallows Hill.
- that length of Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley from its junction with Gallows Hill north eastwards for a distance of approximately 76m.
An alternative route will be via Gallows Hill, Hamilton Road, Hunton Bridge Hill, Bridge Road, A41 Watford Road, A4251 (Watford Road/High Street), Church Lane, Water Lane, Station Road and Gallows Hill.
The Order is needed because utility service 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 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 Ella Plested tel. 07557 497 009 at FM Conway.
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