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Worcestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

WR1Published 10/09/26
Worcester News • 

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(U52305 Cavendish Street, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U52305 Cavendish St from its junction with U52306 Berwick St to its junction with U52303 Orchard St.

Reason: New customer connection by National Grid.

Alternative route: U52306 Berwick St, U52300 Waverley St, U52303 Orchard St and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days (24hrs). Commencing: 6 October 2026.

(U62004 Pixham, Callow End) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U62004 Pixham from its junction with U62005 Lower Ferry Ln for a distance of 160 metres in an easterly direction.

Reason: Installation of new ducting by Openreach.

Alternative route: no diversion as location is a dead end.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days. Commencing: 5 October 2026.

(Link Footpath F50196 Lark Hill, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of Link Footpath F50196 Lark Hill from its junction with U52333 Lark Hill Rd to its junction with U52031 Liverpool Rd.

Reason: Footpath reconstruction by WCC.

Alternative route: U52031 Liverpool Rd, U52035 Prestwich Ave, U52036 Devon Rd, U52037 Redfern Ave, U52037 Silverdale Ave, Link Footpath F50195 Silverdale Ave – London Rd, A44 London Rd, U52333 Lark Hill Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 6 days. Commencing: 5 October 2026.

(C2290 Wylds Lane, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2290 Wylds Ln from its junction with U52324 Cole Hill to its junction with U53010 Dent Cl.

Reason: Remedial work to rectify defect in carriageway by STW.

Alternative route: A44 London Rd, B4205 Wylds Ln, C2290 Wylds Ln (part).

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

(U51330 Sherriff Street, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U51330 Sherriff St from its junction with B4637 Tolladine Rd to its junction with B4636 Newtown Rd.

Reason: Utility works by STW.

Alternative route: B4637 Tolladine Rd, B4638 Woodgreen Dr, B4636 Newtown Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 10 days. Commencing: 5 October 2026.

(A38 Bath Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of A38 Bath Rd from its junction with U52335 Lower Field Terrace to its junction with U52300 Diglis Rd.

Reason: Utility work by STW.

Alternative route: (Clockwise): A38 Bath Rd (part), A38 Commandery Rd, A38 Sidbury, A44 College St, A44 Deansway, A44 Bridge St, A44 New Rd, A449 Bromwich Rd, A449 Malvern Rd, A4440 Temeside Way, A38 Worcester Rd, A38 Bath Rd (part). (Anti-clockwise): A38 Bath Rd (part), A38 Worcester Rd, A4440 Temeside Way, A449 Malvern Rd, A449 Bromwich Rd, A44 Tybridge St, A44 Hylton Rd, A44 Bridge St, A44 North Parade, A44 All Saints Rd, A44 Deansway, A44 College St, A38 Sidbury, A38 Commandery Rd, A38 Bath Rd.

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

(U50103 Southfield Street & U50102 Middle Lane, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of: 1) U50103 Southfield St from its junction with U50105 Lowell St to its junction with U50102 Middle Ln 2) U50102 Middle Ln from its junction with U50103 Southfield St to its junction with U50110 Arboretum Rd.

Reason: Carriageway resurfacing by WCC.

Alternative route: U50110 Arboretum Rd, U50109 East St, U50108 Northfield St, U50106 Washington St, U50107 Barry St, U50105 Lowell St and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days between 7 October and 20 October 2026.

(U62003 Old Clevedole Road, Clevedole) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U62003 Old Clevedole Rd from its junction with B4424 Clevedole for its entire length.

Reason: Carriageway resurfacing by WCC.

Alternative route: B4424 Clevedole and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day between 6 October 2026 and 19 October 2026.

(U43427 Windmill Lane, Inkberrow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U43427 Windmill Ln from its junction with U43435 Bredon Cl for a distance of 50 metres in a southerly direction.

Reason: New customer connection by Cadent.

Alternative route: U43412 Stockwood Ln, A422 High St, U43426 Stonepit Ln, U43427 Greenscroft Way and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days (24hrs). Commencing: 5 October 2026.

(C2236 Wichenford) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2236 Wichenford from its junction with C2068 Wichenford for a distance of 500 metres in a southerly direction.

Reason: Utility works by Openreach.

Alternative route: B4204 Martley, B4197 Witley Rd, C2243 Horne Ln, C2243 Wichenford, C2068 Wichenford and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 5 October 2026.

(C2256 Sinton Green, Hallow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of C2256 Sinton Green from its junction with U64008 Walton Ln for a distance of 200 metres in a westerly direction.

Reasons: Drainage and flood alleviation work by WCC.

Alternative route: C2256 Dark Ln, A443 Main Rd, A443 Worcester Rd, A443 Holt Heath, A443 Witley Rd, C2241 Ockeridge Ln, C2241 Ockeridge, C2069 Ockeridge, C2069 Sinton Green, C2256 Sinton Green (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 12 days (24 hrs). Commencing: 14 September 2026.

(B4550 Bilford Road Roundabout/B4550 Blackpole Road/U51200 Windermere Drive/U51050 Bilford Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of 1) B4550 Bilford Rd Roundabout B4550 in its entirety. 2) B4550 Blackpole Rd from its junction with U51239 Mansons for a distance of 222 metres in a northerly direction (until the Lidl Island). 3) U51200 Windermere Dr from its junction with B4550 Bilford Rd Roundabout for a distance of 89 metres in an easterly direction. 4) U51050 Bilford Rd from its junction with B4550 Bilford Rd Roundabout for a distance of 153 metres in a westerly direction.

Reason: Carriageway patching for surface dressing inc civils works over multiple phases by WCC.

Alternative route: Diversion 1 – B4550 Blackpole Rd (part), B4639 Cotswold Way, B4638 Woodgreen Dr, B4637 Middle Hollow Dr, B4637 Tolladine Rd, U51229 Ambleside Dr, U51214 Langdale Dr, U51214 Brickfields Rd and vice versa. Diversion 2 – U51200 Windermere Dr (part), U51200 Tolladine Rd, U51229 Ambleside Dr, U51214 Brickfields Rd, B4550 Blackpole Rd (part) and vice versa. Diversion 3 – U51050 Bilford Rd (part), B45582 Astwood Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 nights (20:00-06:00) between 14 September 2026 and 25 September 2026.

(C2066 Sledgemoor, Broadwas) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of C2066 Sledgemoor from its junction with U64615 Broadwas to its junction with U62260 Maples Cross Service Rd.

Reason: Installation of water pipes and electric cables by STW and National Grid.

Alternative route: C2066 Cobblers Corner, C2240 Broadgreen, C2240 Little Green, C2240 Weston Hill, A44 Bromyard Rd, C2067 Lightwood Ln, C2066 Ankerdine Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days. Commencing: 14 September 2026.

(C2067 Lightwood Lane, Cotheridge) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of C2067 Lightwood Ln from its junction with A44 Bromyard Rd to its junction with C2066 Broadheath Common.

Reason: Utility work by Openreach.

Alternative route: C2066 Broadheath Common, C2066 Crown East Ln, A44 Bromyard Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 10 September 2026.

(U51309 Sycamore Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U51309 Sycamore Rd from its junction with U51312 Laurel Rd for a distance of 134 metres in a westerly direction.

Reason: Installation of a dropped vehicle crossing by WCC.

Alternative route: U51312 Laurel Rd, U51306 Tunnel Hill, U51309 Highland Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days. Commencing: 14 September 2026.

(U62020 Kings End Road/C2027 Colletts Green/C2027 Station Road, Powick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of: 1) U62020 Kings End Lane from its junction with C2027 Colletts Green to its junction with A449 The Village. 2) C2027 Colletts Green from its junction with U62020 Kings End Ln to its junction with U62028 Colletts Green Rd. 3) C2027 Station Road from its junction with U62020 Kings End Ln for a distance of 40 metres in a north westerly direction.

Reason: Carriageway patching by WCC.

Alternative route: C2027 Colletts Green Rd (part), U62022 Old Malvern Rd, A449 Malvern Rd, A449 The Village, A4440 Hams Way, A4440 Grove Way, A4103 Bransford, C2027 Station Road (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days between 14 September 2026 and 25 September 2026.

(A44 Evesham Road, Egdon) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of A44 Evesham Rd from its junction with A44 Spetchley Rd to its junction with B4084 Egdon Ln.

Reason: Carriageway patching for surface dressing by WCC.

Alternative route: A44 Evesham Rd Egdon to Stonebow Rd, A44 Worcester Rd, A44 Allens Hill, A44 Abbey View Rd, A4104 Atlas Way, A4104 Wyre Rd, A4104 Station Rd, B4084 Worcester Rd, B4084 Allesborough Hill, B4084 Worcester Rd, B4084 Pershore Rd, A4440 Whittington Rd, A4440 Swinesherd Way, A44 Spetchley Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 nights (20:00-06:00) between 12 September 2026 and 23 September 2026.

(U50000 The Moors, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U50000 The Moors from a point 55 metres north of its junction with U50007 Britannia Square for a distance of 50 metres in a southerly direction.

Reason: Footway reconstruction by WCC.

Alternative route: U50006 Back Ln North, U50007 Britannia Square, U50000 The Moors (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days between 16 September 2026 and 22 September 2026.

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

Order made: To close that part of A449 Bromwich Rd from its junction with A449 Lower Wick Roundabout to its junction with U54232 Wier Ln.

Reason: Carriageway patching for surface dressing inc civils works over multiple phases by WCC.

Alternative route: Diversion anticlockwise – A449 Bromwich Rd (part), A44 St Johns, B4206 St. Johns, B4206 Malvern Rd. Diversion clockwise – B4206 Malvern Rd, B4206 St. Johns, A44 St Johns, A44 Bullring, A44 Tybridge St, A44 Hylton Rd, A44 New Rd, A449 Bromwich Rd (part).

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 night (19:00-06:00) between 14 September 2026 and 25 September 2026.

(A449 Ombersley Road, Hawford) (Northbound Closure Only) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of A449 Ombersley Rd from its junction with A449 Claines Roundabout to its junction with A449 Ombersley Road Slip Off.

Reason: Pre surface dressing patching by WCC.

Alternative route: Northbound Diversion – A449 Worcester Northern Link, A4538 Pershore Ln, A38 Droitwich Rd, A38 Worcester Rd, A38 Roman Rd, A4133 Ombersley Rd, A4133 Droitwich Rd.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 night (20:00-06:00) between 11 September 2026 and 24 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) (Footpath MT-698, Martley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that the Order made by Worcestershire County Council on 13 March 2026 the effect of which is to close that part of Footpath MT-698, Martley from its south westerly corner of the field north of Martley Countryside Burial Ground (Grid Ref: 374904 259447) to its junction with B4197 (Grid Ref: 375083 259704) which was due to expire on 13 September 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 13 March 2028 whichever is sooner. Any further extension will require the approval of the Secretary of State.

The Order has been made due to a housing development.

Alternative route: There will be a permissive route signed.

(A44 Bromyard Road, Crown East) (Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit) Order 2026

Proposed order: To impose a temporary 30 mph speed limit on that part of A44 Bromyard Rd from a point 140 metres east of its junction with C2066 Crown East to its junction with and including the entire A4440 Roundabout.

Reason: New development works by M&J Evans Construction on behalf of Redrow Homes.

Exemptions: Special Forces vehicles.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 117 days (24hrs). Commencing: 5 October 2026.

(B4203 and C2228 Stanford Bridge, Malvern Hills District)

(40 mph Speed Limit) Order 2026

On 27 August 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 Stanford Bridge to 40 miles per hour:

B4203: From a point 535 metres northwest of its junction with C2026 in a south easterly then easterly direction to a point 240 metres east of its junction with C2228.

C2228: From its junction with B4203 for a distance of 330 metres in a southerly direction.

There are exemptions in the Order for Special Forces Vehicles.

The Order will come into operation on 17 September 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 10 Sept 2026

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