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Hertfordshire - Multiple Traffic Notices

EN10Published 10/09/26
Hertfordshire Mercury • 

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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL:

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF FOOTPATH BENGEO RURAL 004, BENGEO RURAL 003, SACOMBE 011

NOTICE is given that the Hertfordshire County Council intend to make an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit pedestrians from using that length of Footpath Bengeo Rural 004, Bengeo Rural 003, Sacombe 011, Between Footpath 37 and Bridleway 12, for an approximate distance of 2400m.

Alternative Route: Along Bridleways 012, 005, 001, and 035 to the north The purpose of the Order is to enable utilities works to take place.

The section of Footpath Bengeo Rural 004, Bengeo Rural 003, Sacombe 011 will be closed on or after 28 September 2026 for up to 1 day, when signs are in place.

If you have any queries about the works or closure, please contact Countryside & Rights of Way Officer Amelia Eatough Tel. 01992 658021 Hertfordshire County Council.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF BRIDLEWAY BUNTINGFORD 013

NOTICE is given that the Hertfordshire County Council have made an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit pedestrians, horseriders, and cyclists from using that length of Bridleway Buntingford 013, between Hare Street Road and The Causeway, for an approximate distance of 400m.

Alternative route: pedestrians on Buntingford 008 and 034, no suitable alternative for cyclists and equestrians on PROW network

The purpose of the Order is to enable development works to take place.

The section of Bridleway will be closed on or after 11 September 2026 for up to 6 months, when signs are in place.

If you have any queries about the works or closure, please contact Countryside & Rights of Way Officer Amelia Eatough tel. 01992 658021 Hertfordshire County Council.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF NELSON 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 Nelson Street, Hertford from its junction with Wellington Street south westwards to its junction with Molewood Road, a distance of approximately 91m (“the Road”), except for access.

An alternative route will be via Wellington Street, Balfour Street and Port Vale or via Wellington Street and Molewood Road or via Molewood Road, Beane Road, A119 North Road, North Road, St Andrew Street, B158 (Old Cross/Cowbridge/Port Hill/Bengeo Street), Cross Road, Duncombe Road, Farquhar Street, Byde Street and Wellington Street.

The Order is needed because sewer cleaning works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 29 September 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 proposed Order, please contact Madina Rahman tel. 07745 205 945 at Lanes Group.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THE FOOTPATH SITUATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NO.53 AND NO.54 HALLEYS RIDGE, 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 pedestrians from using the footpath situated on the west side of No.53 and No.54 Halleys Ridge, Hertford from its junction with Halleys Ridge south eastwards for a distance of approximately 25m (“the Footpath”).

An alternative route will be via the footway situated on the south side of Halley Ridge, the footpath fronting Nos.66-70 Halleys Ridge, Hertford Public Footpath No.062 and the footpath situated on the west side of No.53 and No.54 Halleys Ridge.

The Order is needed because duct laying works are proposed to be executed on or near the Footpath.

The Order will come into effect from 28 September 2026 and will be valid for a period of 6 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 Footpath.

If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact David Barnett tel. 01707 244 593 at First Call Traffic Management.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF WEST END ROAD, WORMLEY) 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, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of West End Road, Wormley from its junction with Tudor Grove south westwards for a distance of approximately 46m (“the Road”), except for access.

An alternative route will be via West End Road, Church Lane, White Stubbs Lane and West End 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 September 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 Jonathan Douglas tel. 0800 085 9194 at Circet.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF HERTINGFORDBURY ROAD, 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 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford from its southernmost junction with St Marys Lane westwards for a distance of approximately 89m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via St Marys Lane, Hertingfordbury Road, A414 Cole Green Bypass and Hertingfordbury 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 29 September 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 COCK LANE, HODDESDON) 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 Cock Lane, Hoddesdon from its junction with a point 1544m south west of its junction with the A1170 High Road roundabout south westwards, north westwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 650m (“the Road”), except for access.

An alternative route will be via Cock Lane, Park Lane, Baas Lane, Baas Hill, White Stubbs Lane and Cock Lane.

The Order is needed because overhead cabling works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 28 September 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 12 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 Tom Cowan tel. 07788 828 636 at Circet UK.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF PRIORY STREET, 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 Priory Street, Ware from its junction with Ware Town Public Footpath No.015 north eastwards for a distance of approximately 100m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via Priory Street, Harriss Lane, Priory Road, B1001 Watton Road, A1170 (Baldock Street/High Street), the A1170 Bridge Foot roundabout, A1170 (High Street/Baldock Street) and Priory Street.

The Order is needed because drainage works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 28 September 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 54 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 Alayah Shan tel. 0330 053 7225 at Chevron Traffic Management.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN LITTLE BERKHAMSTED, WORMLEY AND 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 the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”), except for access:-

1. that length of Robins Nest Hill, Little Berkhamsted from its junction with B158 Lower Hatfield Road south westwards, southwards and south westwards to its junction with Church Road, a distance of approximately 1881m.

An alternative route will be via B158 (Lower Hatfield Road/unnamed road/Low Road/Essendon Hill/High Road/Cum Cum Hill/Kentish Lane), Woodfield Lane, Tylers Causeway, C54 (unnamed road) and Church Road.

2. that length of Fairfield Drive, Wormley from its junction with A1170 High Road south eastwards, north eastwards, south eastwards and south westwards to its junction with Macers Lane, a distance of approximately 556m.

An alternative route will be via A1170 High Road and Macers Lane.

3. that length of Hobbs Close, Cheshunt from its junction with Church Lane north eastwards for a distance of approximately 81m.

There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

4. that length of Penton Drive, Cheshunt from its junction with Bellamy Road north westwards, south westwards, north westwards and north eastwards to its junction with Cadmore Lane, a distance of approximately 544m.

An alternative route will be via Bellamy Road and Cadmore Lane.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.

The Order will come into effect from 25 September 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 AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON VARIOUS ROADS IN HERTFORD, BRAUGHING AND LITTLE HADHAM) 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”), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Roads whilst works are in progress:-

1. that length of A414 Rush Green Link, Hertford from its junction with A1197 London Road north eastwards to its junction with B1502 Stanstead Road, a distance of approximately 1343m.

An alternative route will be via A414 London Road, A119 (Ware Road/Hertford Road/London Road), A1170 (London Road/Amwell Hill/Pepper Hill) and A10 (Amwell Link Road/unnamed road).

2. that length of A602 Tonwell Bypass, Hertford from its junction with The Anchor Lane roundabout north westwards for a distance of approximately 2188m.

An alternative route will be via A602 Westmill Road, A10 (unnamed road/ Wadesmill Bypass/Puckeridge Bypass/unnamed road/Buntingford Bypass/ unnamed road/Ermine Street/London Road/Market Hill/Priory Lane/Melbourn Road), A505 (Royston Bypass/Baldock Road/Royston Road/Baldock Bypass), B197 (Jacks Hill/High Street/Graveley Road), A602 Hitchin Road, A1072 Gunnels Wood Road and A602 (Broadhall Way/Hooks Cross/Watton at Stone Bypass/Ware Road/Tonwell Bypass) or via A602 (Tonwell Bypass/Ware Road/Watton at Stone Bypass/Hooks Cross/ Broadhall Way), A1072 Gunnels Wood Road, A602 Hitchin Road, B197 (Graveley Road/High Street/Jacks Hill), A505 (Baldock Bypass/Royston Road/Baldock Road/ Royston Bypass), A10 (Melbourn Road/Priory Lane/Barkway Street/London Road/ Ermine Street/unnamed road/Buntingford Bypass/unnamed road/Puckeridge Bypass/Wadesmill Bypass/unnamed road) and A602 Westmill Road.

3. that length of Gravelly Lane/The Street, Braughing from its junction with B1368 Green End south eastwards, north eastwards and south westwards to its junction with Vicarage Lane, a distance of approximately 600m. An alternative route will be via B1368 Green End, Ford Street and The Street.

4. that length of Church End, Little Hadham from its junction with Stortford Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 201m.

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 lengths of Roads.

The Order will come into effect on 14 September 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 lengths of Roads.

If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Ben Baylis tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN GOFFS OAK AND WARE) 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”), except for access:-

1. that length of Pollards Close, Goffs Oak from its junction with Goffs Crescent south 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 B1001 Westmill Road, Ware from its junction with the A602 Westmill Road/A10 (unnamed road) roundabout south eastwards to its junction with B1001 Watton Road, a distance of approximately 425m.

An alternative route will be via A10 (unnamed road/Amwell Link Road), A1170 (Pepper Hill/Amwell Hill/London Road/Viaduct Road/High Street/Baldock Street) and B1001 (Watton Road/Westmill Road).

3. that length of Goffs Crescent, Goffs Oak from its junction with Jones Road 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.

4. that length of High Oak Road, Ware from its junction with Fanhams Hall Road south westwards to its junction with Collett Road, a distance of approximately 700m.

An alternative route will be via Musley Hill, New Road, A1170 (High Street/Baldock Street), The Bourne and Collett Road.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.

The Order will come into effect from 16 September 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 Order, please contact Carl Leggett tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF B181 STATION ROAD, STANSTEAD ABBOTTS) ORDER NO.2 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 B181 Station Road, Stanstead Abbotts from its junction with Lawrence Avenue south westwards to its junction with Amwell Lane, a distance of approximately 120m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via B181 (Station Road/High Street/Roydon Road), A414 Eastwick Road and B181 Station Road.

The Order is needed because safety compliance for level crossing works is proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 15 September 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 Order, please contact Rik Fogden tel.01132 775360 at Centurion Traffic Management.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF TOWER ROAD, WARE) 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 Tower Road, Ware from a point 158m north east of its junction with Homefield Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 35m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via Tower Road, Fanhams Road, Queens Road, Cromwell Road, Parnel Road and Tower 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 15 September 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 Order, please contact Keelan Rudd tel. 01652 656291 at Chevron Traffic Management.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF PARK ROAD, WARE) 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 Park Road, Ware from its junction with Roman Court north westwards for a distance of approximately 40m (“the Road”). An alternative route will be via Park Road, B1001 Watton Road, Fanshawe Crescent and Park 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 14 September 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 Becki Wilton tel. 0330 053 7225 at Chevron TM.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF DARK LANE, 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 Dark Lane, Cheshunt from a point 110m south west of its junction with B156 Goffs Lane south westwards for a distance of approximately 145m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via Dark Lane, B156 Goffs Lane, Churchgate, Cromwell Avenue and Dark Lane.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 14 September 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 James Hedges tel. 07355 474043 at Ringway.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF B176 CROSSBROOK STREET, 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 B176 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt from its junction with Theobalds Lane south eastwards for a distance of approximately 20m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via B176 (Crossbrook Street/Turners Hill), B198 College Road, A10 Great Cambridge Road, A121 Winston Churchill Way and B176 (High Street/Crossbrook 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 14 September 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 6 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 Karen Saunders tel. 0800 316 9800 at M Group Water.

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

10 September 2026

Mark Doran, Executive Director, Growth and Environment, Farnham House, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2ST

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