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Worcestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

DY13Published 14/08/26
Malvern Gazette • 

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(U60402 Uckinghall, Tewkesbury) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U60402 Uckinghall from its junction with U60401 Ferry Ln for a distance of 315 metres in a northerly direction.

Reason: Drainage work/flood alleviation by WCC.

Alternative route: U60400 Uckinghall, C2213 Station Rd, C2213 School Ln, U60402 Uckinghall Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days (24hrs). Commencing: 17 August 2026.

(U61400 Netherley Lane, Pendock) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U61400 Netherley Ln from its junction with C2219 Pendock for a distance of 150 metres in a northerly direction.

Reason: Replace telegraph pole by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2219 Pendock, B4208 Pendock, B4208 Berrow, C2210 Berrow, U61400 Netherley Ln (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 21 August 2026.

(C2276 Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order Made: To close that part of C2276 Dunley from its junction with A451 Dunley to its junction with U64409 Reynolds Ln.

Reason: Replace telegraph pole by Openreach.

Alternative route: A451 Dunley, A451 Stourport Ln, A443 Worcester Rd, B4202 Apostles Oak, C2071 Apostles Oak, C2071 The Village, C2276 Abberley and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 19 August 2026.

(U61206 Hyde Lane, Upton Upon Severn) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U61206 Hyde Ln from its junction with C2099 Upper Hook Rd to its junction with U61205 Tiltridge Ln.

Reason: Pole replacement by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2099 Upper Hook Rd, U61205 Tiltridge Ln and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 21 August 2026.

(U63521 Alexandra Road, Malvern) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U63521 Alexandra Rd from its junction with U63520 Carlton Rd to its junction with U63518 Somers Rd.

Reason: Utility work by STW.

Alternative route: U63520 Carlton Rd, U63509 Albert Park Rd, U63518 Somers Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days. Commencing: 8 September 2026.

(C2099 Hook Common, Hanley Castle) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2099 Hook Common from its junction with U61206 Hyde Ln to its junction with U61202 Brotheridge Green Ln.

Reason: Replacement pole by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2099 Hook Common (part) C2099 Hook Bk, U61416 Hook Bk, A4104 Welland Rd, A4104 Tunnel Hill, A4104 Old St, C2099 Mill Ln, C2099 Upper Hook Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days (24hrs). Commencing: 10 September 2026.

(U63027 Green Lane, Malvern) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U63027 Green Ln from its junction with A449 Wells Rd to its junction with B4209 Hanley Rd.

Reason: Replacement gas main by Cadent.

Alternative route: A449 Wells Rd, B4209 Hanley Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 99 days (24hrs). Commencing: 7 September 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)

(Footpaths AY-577, Abberley & AD-523, Astley & Dunley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that the Order made by Worcestershire County Council on 5 March 2026 the effect of which is to close the entire lengths of Footpaths AY-577, Abberley & AD-523, Astley & Dunley from their junction with footpath AY-573 at Birch Hall (grid ref: 377446, 269005) to their junction with Footpaths AD-525 & AD-531 (grid ref: 377943, 269055), which was due to expire on 20 August 2026 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Department Transport until the works to which it relates have been completed or until 20 February 2028 whichever is sooner. Any further extension will require the approval of the Secretary of State.

The Order has been made due to a dangerous bridge.

Alternative route: There is no suitable alternative route.

(Various Roads Pound Bank & Poolbrook, Malvern Hills District) (30 & 40 mph Speed Limit) (Revocation and Proposal) Order 2026

On 30 July 2026 Worcestershire County Council made an Order the effect of which will be to update the speed limit on the following lengths of roads in:

Malvern Hills District:

30 miles per hour

C2102 Chance Lane, Pound Bank/Poolbrook: from a point 30 metres north of its junction with B4211 Guarlford Road for a distance of 690 metres in a north westerly direction.

40 miles per hour

B4211 Guarlford Road: from a point 35 metres east of its junction with U633323 (Hall Green) in a westerly direction to a point 30 metres east of its junction with UC63310 (Eston Avenue).

B4208 Poolbrook Road: from a point 95 metres south of its junction with UC63000 (Peachfield Road) in a northerly direction to a point 20 metres south of its junction with UC63138 (Hayes Bank Road).

UC63000 Peachfield Road: from a point 30 metres east of its junction with UC63139 (Longridge Road) in an easterly direction to its junction with B4208 (Poolbrook Road).

There are exemptions in the Order for Special Forces Vehicles.

The Order will come into operation on 20 August 2026.

Documents in relation to this Order can be downloaded at: Malvern Hills Public Notice page; or copies supplied by emailing roadtrafficregs@worcestershire.gov.uk; or writing to me at County Hall.

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

14 August 2026

www.worcestershire.gov.uk

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