Hertfordshire - Multiple Temporary Road Closures & Traffic Management Measures Due To Various Works

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(Temporary Closing Of Winch Hill Road, Breachwood Green) 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 Winch Hill Road, Breachwood Green from its junction with Darley Road south westwards, south eastwards, south westwards, south eastwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 1091m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Darley Road, Heath Road, Chapel Road, Lye Hill, Whiteway Bottom and Winch Hill Road.

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 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 Craig Hibbitt, Tel: 02476 642814 at Kelly Traffic Management.

(Temporary Closing Of Willian Way, Letchworth Garden City) 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 Willian Way, Letchworth Garden City from a point 60m southeast of its junction with A505 Baldock Road south eastwards for a distance of approximately 100m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Willian Way, A505 Baldock Road, Lawrence Avenue, Whitethorn Lane and Willian Way.

The Order is needed because the replacement of an existing telegraph pole is proposed to be executed 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 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 Edward Seaward, Tel: 01634 963 355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On A602 Lytton Way And Danesgate, Stevenage) 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") and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Roads whilst works are in progress:-
1. The southbound carriageway of A602 Lytton Way, Stevenage from its northernmost junction with Danesgate south eastwards to its junction with the A602 Six Hills Way roundabout, a distance of approximately 227m.
An alternative route will be via: Danesgate and Danestrete.

2. The westbound carriageway of Danesgate, Stevenage from its junction with the road leading from the bus interchange south westwards to its junction with A602 Lytton Way, a distance of approximately 556m.
An alternative route will be via: Danesgate, Danestrete and A602 Lytton Way.

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

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 10 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 Rhys Walker, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Traffic Management Measures On Various Roads In Baldock During The ‘Baldock Annual Charter Fair’) Order 2026
NOTICE is given that HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has made the above Order under Section 16(A),16(B) and 16(C) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be:-
1. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the following lengths of roads, except for access:-
a) That length of B197 High Street, Baldock from its junction with B197 London Road/South Road roundabout north westwards to its junction with B656 Whitehorse Street, a distance of approximately 634m.
An alternative route will be via: B656 Whitehorse Street, A507 Clothall Road and South Road

b) That length of Bell Row, Baldock from its junction with B656 Hitchin Street south eastwards to its junction with the service road fronting Nos.14-48 High Street, a distance of approximately 77m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

c) The service road fronting Nos.14-48 High Street, Baldock from its junction with Bell Row north eastwards to its junction with B197 High Street, a distance of approximately 20m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the event.

d) That length of Sun Street, Baldock from its junction with B656 Whitehorse Street south westwards to its junction with Church Street, a distance of approximately 88m.
An alternative route will be via: B656 (Whitehorse Street/Hitchin Street), Norton Road, Icknield Way and Church Street

2. To prohibit all vehicles from proceeding along that length of B197 High Street, Baldock from its junction with B656 Whitehorse Street south eastwards to its junction with the B197 London Road/South Road roundabout, except in a north westerly direction only.
An alternative route will be via: South Road, A507 Clothall Road and B656 Whitehorse Street

3. To prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of that length of Mansfield Road, Baldock from its junction with B197 High Street south westwards to its junction with Park Street, a distance of approximately 105m.

4. To prohibit all vehicles, except those associated with the ‘Baldock Annual Charter Fair’ from waiting at any time on the following lengths of road:-
a) both sides of B197 High Street, Baldock from its junction with Pinnocks Lane north westwards to its junction with B656 Whitehorse Street, a distance of approximately 550m.
b) within the central parking area of B656 Whitehorse Street, Baldock from a point in line with the southwestern boundary of No.10 Whitehorse Street north eastwards for a distance of approximately 70m.
c) the southeast side of Sun Street, Baldock from a point in line with the boundary between No.9 and No.11 Sun Street south westwards for a distance of approximately 32m.

To prohibit all vehicles, except Hackney Carriages Licensed by North Herts District Council, from waiting at any time on the southeast side of Simpson Drive, Baldock from a point 14m northeast of its junction with B197 High Street north eastwards for a distance of approximately 18m.

To prohibit all vehicles from making a right turn manoeuvre from Mansfield Road into B197 High Street, Baldock, whilst the ‘Baldock Annual Charter Fair’ is in progress.

To prohibit all vehicles from making a left turn manoeuvre from Simpson Drive into B197 High Street, Baldock, whilst the ‘Baldock Annual Charter Fair’ is in progress.

Additionally, the existing one-way traffic system on that length of Church Street, Baldock from its junction with Sun Street north westwards to its junction with Orchard Road will be temporarily suspended to enable vehicles to use this length of road as an alternative route for the duration of the ‘Baldock Annual Charter Fair’.

The temporary traffic management measures will be in place on Thursday 1 October 2026 until Monday 5 October 2026, when signs are in place.

The purpose of the Order is to ensure public safety and prevent accidents for the duration of the ‘Baldock Annual Charter Fair’.

If you have any queries about the temporary traffic management measures, please contact Shannen Powers, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

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: www.Hertfordshire.gov.uk.

Mark Doran Executive Director,
Growth and Environment, Farnham House, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2ST
Dated: 24th September 2026