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Worcestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

WR1Published 30/07/26
Worcester News • 

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(C2065 Lulsley, Knightwick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2065 Lulsley from its junction with C2279 Lulsley for a distance of 135 metres north westerly direction.

Reason: Pole Test by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2065 Lulsley (part) C2070 Suckley Rd, C2070 Suckley, C2244 Suckley, C2244 Crews Hill, C2244 Workhouse Bank C2233 Alfrick, C2065 Knightwick Rd, C2065 Lulsley to Knightwick Rd, C2065 Lulsley (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 22 August 2026.

(U60029 Old Road North, Kempsey) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U60029 Old Rd North from its junction with U60003 Brookend Ln to its junction with A38 Main Rd.

Reason: Pole replacement by Openreach.

Alternative route: A38 Main Rd, U60003 Brookend Ln, and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 20 August 2026.

(C2234 Little Witley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2234 Little Witley from its junction with U64206 Sankyns Green for a distance of 350 metres in a westerly direction.

Reason: Utility work by STW.

Alternative route: C2234 Sankyns Green, C2234 Shrawley, B4196 Shrawley, A443 Witley Rd, A443 Little Witley, A443 Worcester Rd, C2234 Hillhampton, C2234 Little Witley (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 24 August 2026.

(A451 Stourport Road, Great Witley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of A451 Stourport Rd from its junction with U64406 The Glebe to its junction with B4197 Great Witley.

Reason: New/replacement water main by STW.

Alternative route: Diversion Anti-clockwise: A443 Worcester Rd, A443 Little Witley, A443 Witley Rd, A4133 Holt Heath, A4133 Holt Fleet Rd, A4133 Main Rd, A449 Main Rd, A449 Sytchampton to Mitre Oak, A4025 Stourport Rd, A4025 Worcester Rd, A451 Mitton St, A451 High St, A451 Bridge St, A451 Dunley Rd, A451 Dunley, A451 Yarhampton, A451 Stourport Rd (part).

Clockwise Diversion: A451 Stourport Rd (part), A451 Yarhampton, A451 Dunley, A451 Dunley Rd, A451 Bridge St, A451 High St, A451 Vale Rd, A451 Gilgal, A4025 Worcester Rd, A4025 Stourport Rd, A449 Sytchampton to Mitre Oak, A449 Main Rd, A4133 Droitwich Rd, A4133 Holt Fleet Rd, A4133 Holt Heath, A443 Witley Rd, A443 Little Witley, A443 Worcester Rd.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days (24hrs). Commencing: 24 August 2026.

(U47624 Crabbe Lane, Wadborough) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U47624 Crabbe Ln from its junction with C2056 Rebecca Rd to its junction with C2100 Bedford Rd.

Reason: New water connection by STW.

Alternative route: C2100 Bedford Rd, C2056 Rebecca Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days. Commencing: 24 August 2026.

(B4197 Berrow Green Road, Martley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of B4197 Berrow Green Rd from its junction with U64619 Kingswood for a distance of 500 metres in a southerly direction.

Reason: Sewer works by Bell Recycling Ltd on behalf of Cotswold Oak.

Alternative route: B4197 Berrow Green Rd (part), B4197 Martley, B4204 Martley, B4204 Winchenford, B4204 Sailors Bank to Kenswick, B4204 Martley Rd, A443 Henwick Rd, B4206 Henwick Rd, A44 St Johns, A44 Bromyard Rd, A44 Broadwas, A44 Dabrÿs Green, B4197 Knightsford Bridge, B4197 Hipplecote, B4197 Berrow Green Rd (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 12 days (24hrs). Commencing: 24 August 2026.

(C2070 Suckley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2070 Suckley from its junction with U62214 Church Ln to its junction with C2064 Malvern Hills Boundary to Longley Green.

Reason: Utility Work by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2070 Suckley (part) C2244 Suckley, C2244 Crews Hill, C2244 Workhouse Bank, C2233 Alfrick, C2064 Alfrick Pound, C2064 Longley Green to Stocks Ln Alfrick, C2064 Longley Green, C2064 Malvern Hills Boundary to Longley Green and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 26 August 2026.

(U54112 Grenville Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U54112 Grenville Rd from its junction with U54100 Tudor Way to its junction with U54113 Essex Cl.

Reason: Footway Reconstruction by WCC.

Alternative route: U54100 Tudor Way, U54106 Drake Ave, U54112 Grenville Rd (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days. Commencing: 24 August 2026.

(U51222 Grisedale Drive, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U51222 Grisedale Dr from its junction with U51222 Buttermere Dr to its junction with U51221 Patterdale Dr.

Reason: Footpath repair by WCC.

Alternative route: U51221 Patterdale Dr, U51200 Windermere Dr, U51222 Grisedale Dr (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days. Commencing: 24 August 2026.

(A449 Westbound Exit Slip Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of Westbound exit Slip Rd from A449 Worcester Northern Lnk to A4536 Blackpole Rd.

Reason: Utility work by Cityfibre Metro Networks Ltd.

Alternative route: A449 Worcester Northern Link (Northbound), A449 Claines Roundabout, A449 Worcester Northern Link (Southbound), A4536 Hurst Ln, A4536 Blackpole Rd.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 22 August 2026.

(Link Footpath F50195 Silverdale Avenue to London Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of Link Footpath F50195 Silverdale Ave to London Rd from its junction with A44 London Rd to its junction with U52037 Silverdale Ave.

Reason: Replacement gas main by Cadent Gas.

Alternative route: U52037 Silverdale Ave, U52039 Hillery Rd, Link Footpath F50221 Hillery Rd (btw no. 13/15), A44 London Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 22 days (24hrs). Commencing: 3 August 2026.

(U62205 Easinghope Lane, Broadwas) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U62205 Easinghope Ln from its junction with U62203 Devils Leap for a distance of 50 metres in a southerly direction.

Reason: Pole replacement by Openreach.

Alternative route: U62203 Devils Leap, U62203 Haynes Green, C2235 Haynes Green, C2235 Doddenham, U62205 Easinghope Ln (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 3 August 2026.

(C2103 Jennett Tree Lane, Callow End) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of C2103 Jennett Tree Ln from its junction with B4424 Upton Rd for a distance of 715 metres in a westerly direction.

Reason: Utility work by Openreach.

Alternative route: B4424 Upton Rd, A449 Malvern Rd, A449 Worcester Rd, C2102 Newland, C2103 Upper Woodsfield, C2103 Lower Woodsfield, C2103 Deblins Green and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days. Commencing: 3 August 2026.

(C2225 North Piddle Lane to Bishampton, Naunton Beauchamp) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of C2225 North Piddle Ln to Bishampton from its junction with U43200 North Piddle Ln to its junction with U43604 Bishampton Rd.

Reason: Pole testing by Openreach.

Alternative route: B4082 Naunton Rd, B4082 Pershore Rd, A422 Worcester Rd, C2010 New Rd, C2010 Radford Rd, C2225 Bishampton Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 4 August 2026.

(C2065 Lulsley to Knightwick Road, Alfrick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of C2065 Lulsley to Knightwick Rd from its junction with U62224 Upper House Rd to its junction with C2279 Lulsley.

Reason: Drainage work/flood alleviation by WCC.

Alternative route: C2065 Knightwick Rd, C2065 Knightwick Rd to Hopton Ln, C2245 Hopton Ln, C2064 Stitchens Hill, C2064 Alfrick Pound, C2064 Long Green, C2064 Malvern Hills Boundary to Longley Green, C2070 Suckley, C2070 Suckley Rd, C2065 Lulsley, C2065 Lulsley to Knightwick Rd (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 12 days (24hrs). Commencing: 3 August 2026.

(Link Footpaths F50306 & F50305 Hastings Drive, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of:

1) Link Footpath F50306 Hastings Dr (rear no.2 Corfe Ave) from its junction with U51800 Hastings Dr to its junction with U51930 Bamburgh Cres.

2) Link Footpath F50305 Hastings Dr (side no.33 Lydford Terrace) from its junction with U51800 Hastings Dr for a distance of 26 metres in a southerly direction.

Reason: Barrier removal and bollard installation by WCC.

Alternative route:

Diversion Closure 1: U51930 Bamburgh Cres, U51929 Goodrich Ave, U51800 Hastings Dr and vice versa.

Diversion Closure 2: U51800 Hastings Dr, U51810 Powderham Ave, Link Footpath F50452 Powderham Ave (o/s no.68-80) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 3 August 2026.

(U53006 Stanley Road/U53009 Cecil Road/U53006 Hill Street, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of:

Phase 1 – U53006 Stanley Road from its junction with C2290 Wylds Ln to its junction with U53009 Cecil Rd.

Phase 2 Closure 1 – U53006 Stanley Road from its junction with U53009 Cecil Rd for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction and for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Phase 2 Closure 2 – U53009 Cecil Road from its junction with U53006 Stanley Rd for a distance of 15 metres in a westerly direction.

Phase 3 Closure 1 – U53006 Stanley Road from its junction with U53009 Cecil Rd to its junction with U53027 Autumn Terrace.

Phase 3 Closure 2 – U53006 Hill Street from its junction with U53027 Autumn Terrace to its junction with U53007 Spring Hill.

Reason: Gas main replacement by Cadent.

Alternative route: U53006 Hill St (part), U53000 Tallow Hill, B4205 Midland Rd, C2290 Wylds Ln.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 36 days (24hrs). Commencing: 3 August 2026 (Phase 1: 03/08/2026 – 31/08/2026) (Phase 2: 21/08/2026 – 31/08/2026) (Phase 3: 17/08/2026 – 07/09/2026).

(A449 Bromwich Road, Worcester) (Southbound Only) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of A449 Bromwich Rd from its junction with A44 New Rd to its junction with U54255 Bromwich Ln.

Reason: Footway reconstruction by WCC.

Alternative route: A44 Bromyard Rd, A4440 Grove Way, A4440 Hams Way, A449 Malvern Rd, A449 Bromwich Rd (part).

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 nights (19:00 - 07:00). Commencing: 5 August 2026.

(C2230 The Common, Abberley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of C2230 The Common from its junction with B4202 Apostles Oak to its junction with U64413 Rosedale.

Reason: Utility works by STW.

Alternative route: B4202 Apostles Oak, A443 The Common Abberley to Wynniaatts Way, C2230 The Common (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days. Commencing: 3 August 2026.

(U54100 Tudor Way, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U54100 Tudor Way from its junction with A44 Bromyard Rd to its junction with U54106 Drake Ave.

Reason: Carriageway resurfacing by WCC.

Alternative route: U54106 Drake Ave, U54120 Rea Way, U54121 Broadway Grove, A44 Bromyard Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day between 3 August 2026 and 13 August 2026.

(A4538 Pershore Lane, Hindlip) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of A4538 Pershore Ln from its junction with A449 Warndon Interchange to its junction with A4538 Rugby Club Roundabout.

Reason: Carriageway Resurfacing by WCC.

Alternative route: A449 Warndon Interchange, A449 Worcester Northern Link, A4536 Hurst Ln, A38 Droitwich Rd, A4538 Pershore Ln (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 nights (20:00 - 06:00) between 3 August and 14 August 2026.

(C2066 Newtown, Martley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of C2066 Newtown from its junction with C2235 Berrow Green for a distance of 460 metres in a south easterly direction.

Reason: Telecoms repair work by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2235 Berrow Green, C2235 Haynes Green, C2235 Munns Green, C2235 Wants Green, C2066 Newtown (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 3 August 2026.

(U41202 Chawson Lane, Droitwich Spa) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U41202 Chawson Ln from its junction with U41201 Salwarpe Ln to its junction with U41661 Barnscroft Way.

Reason: Remedial works by WCC.

Alternative route:

Northbound Diversion: U41201 Salwarpe Ln, C2086 Copcut Ln, A38 Droitwich Rd, A38 Roman Way, A38 Northbound Exit Slip to High Park Roundabout, C2254 Ombersley Way, U41202 New Chawson Ln.

Southbound Diversion: U41202 New Chawson Ln, C2254 Ombersley Way, A38 Southbound Entry Slip from High Park Roundabout, A38 Roman Way, A38 Droitwich Rd, C2086 Copcut Ln, U41201 Salwarpe Ln.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day between 4 August and 18 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 Checketts Close and Checketts Lane, 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:

Checketts Close (both side): from its junction with Checketts Lane for a distance of 14 metres in a southerly direction.

Checketts Lane (west side): from its junction with Checketts Close for a distance of 3.7 metres in a westerly direction.

Checketts Lane (east side): from its junction with Checketts Close for a distance of 7.3 metres in an easterly 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 27 August 2026.

THOMAS POLLOCK, Head of Commercial Law, (Legal and Governance) Services, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP

30 July 2026

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