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Worcestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures for Various Works
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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(U62003 Old Clevedone Road, Clevedole) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(U50103 Southfield Street & U50102 Middle Lane, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(B4197 Ankerdine Hill, Knightwick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of B4197 Ankerdine Hill from its junction with U62207 Old Main Rd to its junction with U52206 Easinghope Ln.
Reason: Pole replacement by Openreach.
Alternative route: B4197 Hipplecote, B4197 Berrow Green, B4197 Berrow Green Rd, B4197 Martley, B4204 Martley, B4204 Castle Hill, B4204 Wichenford, B4204 Kenswick, B4204 Sailors Bank to Kenswick, B4204 Sailors Bank, B4204 Martley Rd, A443 Henwick Rd, B4206 Henwick Rd, A44 St Johns, A44 Bromyard Rd, A44 Broadwas, A44 Doddenham, A44 Darbys Green and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day.
Commencing: 26 October 2026.
(U51330 Sherriff Street, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(C2236 Wichenford) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(U52005 Ripon Road/U52004 Canterbury Road (West)/U52004 Canterbury Road (East), Worcester) (Temporary Closure) and Worcestershire County Council (Ripon Road, Worcester) (One-Way Traffic) Order 2010 (Temporary Suspension) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of: 1) U52005 Ripon Rd from its junction with U52004 Canterbury Rd for its entire length. 2) U52004 Canterbury Rd (west junction) from its junction with B4636 Newtown Rd for a distance of 39 metres in a southerly direction. 3) U52004 Canterbury Rd (east junction) from its junction with B4636 Newtown Rd for a distance of 37 metres in a southerly direction. The temporary suspension of the Worcestershire County Council (Ripon Road, Worcester) (One-Way Traffic) Order 2010 on Ripon Rd to allow access for residents for the duration of the work. NB: Only one junction on Canterbury Road will be closed at a time.
Reason: Replacement gas main by Cadent.
Alternative route: U52004 Canterbury Road (part) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 31 days (24hrs). Commencing: 24 October 2026.
(B4424 Upton Road, Callow End) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of B4424 Upton Rd from its junction with U62014 Beauchamp Ln to its junction with U62005 Lower Ferry Ln.
Reason: Utility work by Openreach.
Alternative route: B4424 Old Hills, B4424 Upton Rd (part), B4424 Little Clevedole, B4424 The Rhydd, B4211 Rhydd Rd, B4211 Guarlford Rd, B4211 Barnards Green Rd, B4208 Pickersleigh Rd, B4208 Townsend Way, A449 Worcester Rd, A449 Malvern Rd, B4424 Upton Rd (part) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days.
Commencing: 26 October 2026.
(C2290 Wylds Lane, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(Link Footpath F50196 Lark Hill, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(U62004 Pixham, Callow End) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(B4638 Woodgreen Drive and roundabout, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: To close that part of B4638 Woodgreen Dr including the entire roundabout from its junction with U51800 Hastings Dr including B4638 Hastings Dr Roundabout to its junction with U51600 Plantation Drive including B4638 Plantation Dr Roundabout.
Reason: Carriageway resurfacing inc civil works by WCC.
Alternative route: B4638 Woodgreen Dr (part), B4639 Berkeley Way, A4440 Parsonage Way, A4440 Trotshill Way, A4440 Grange Way, B4636 Woodgreen Dr to Nunnery Way, B4638 Woodgreen Dr (part) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 night (19:00-06:00) between 5 October 2026 and 16 October 2026.
(U43426 Broadclose Lane, Inkberrow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U43426 Broadclose Ln from its junction with C2051 Withybed Ln for a distance 180 metres in a westerly direction.
Reason: Remedial works by National Grid.
Alternative route: No diversion route as this is a Cul-de-sac Closure.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days.
Commencing: 26 October 2026.
(C2256 Sinton Green, Hallow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of C2256 Sinton Green from its junction with U64007 Sinton Green to its junction with U64008 Walton Ln.
Reason: Utility work by Openreach.
Alternative route: C2256 Dark Ln, A443 Main Rd, C2068 Moseley Rd, C2069 Words End, C2069 Sinton Green and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days.
Commencing: 26 October 2026.
(U64615 & C2252 Broadwas) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of: 1 – U64615 Broadwas from its junction with C2252 Broadwas for a distance of 150 metres in an easterly direction. 2 – C2252 Broadwas from its junction with U64615 Broadwas to its junction with C2066 Broadwas.
Reason: Telegraph pole installation by Openreach.
Alternative route: Closure 1 diversion: U64615 Broadwas (part), C2066 Cobblers Corner, C2252 Broadwas and vice versa. Closure 2 diversion: C2066 Broadwas (part), C2066 Newtown, C2238 Willow Rd, C2238 Wichenford, C2252 Wichenford, C2252 Broadwas and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days.
Commencing: 26 October 2026.
(C2055 Woodbury Lane, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of C2055 Woodbury Ln from its junction with C2201 Wadborough Rd for a distance of 200 metres in an easterly direction.
Reason: Overhead works by Openreach.
Alternative route: B4084 Pershore Rd, A44 Whittington Rd, A4440 Crookbarrow Way, C2055 Norton Rd, C2055 Crookbarrow Rd, C2055 Church Ln and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day.
Commencing: 28 October 2026.
(U43207 Kington Lane, Kington) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of U43207 Kington Ln from its Junction with A422 Alcester Rd for a distance of 996 metres in an easterly direction.
Reason: Laying new duct by BT.
Alternative route: A422 Alcester Rd, C2010 New Rd, C2010 Radford Rd, U43207 Kington Ln (part) and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days.
Commencing: 25 October 2026.
(C2051 Withybed Lane, Inkberrow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Proposed Order: To close that part of C2051 Withybed Ln from its junction with U43440 Ross Cres to its junction with U43426 Stonepit Ln.
Reason: Sewer works by STW.
Alternative route: A422 Worcester Rd, A422 High St, U43413 Sands Rd, C2046 Stockwood Ln to A422 Alcester Rd, C2051 Stockwood Ln and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 12 days.
Commencing: 26 October 2026.
(U52305 Cavendish Street, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(U43427 Windmill Lane, Inkberrow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(A44 Bromyard Road, Crown East) (Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
(A38 Bath Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Order made: 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.
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 [Disabled Persons Parking Space on Wylds Lane, Worcester]
Worcestershire County Council are to consider making an Order the effect of which will be to create a disabled persons parking space on the following length and side of road in Worcester:
Wylds Lane (north side): from a point 13.2 metres east from its junction with
Compton Road for a distance of 6.6 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 29 October 2026.
(City of Worcester) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2011 (Variation) Order 2026 [Prohibition of Waiting on Georgina Avenue, Worcester]
On 17 September 2026 Worcestershire County Council made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit waiting at any time on the following lengths and sides of roads in Worcester:
Georgina Avenue: (north side): from a point 80 metres west from the junction with Foley Road and opposite its junction with Margaret Road for a distance of 9 metres in a westerly 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.
The Order will come into operation on 8 October 2026.
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 during normal office hours. The validity of the Council’s powers in making the Order or this exercise of them may be questioned by application to the High Court within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order was made.
(City of Worcester) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2011 (Variation) Order 2026 [Prohibition of waiting on Pope Iron Road and Waterworks Road, Worcester]
On 17 September 2026 Worcestershire County Council made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit waiting at any time on the following lengths and sides of roads in Worcester:
Pope Iron Road (both sides): from its junction with Waterworks Road for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction.
Waterworks Road (south side): from its junction with Pope Iron Road for a distance of 5 metres in an easterly direction and for a distance of 5 metres in a westerly 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.
The Order will come into operation on 8 October 2026.
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 during normal office hours. The validity of the Council’s powers in making the Order or this exercise of them may be questioned by application to the High Court within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order was made.
THOMAS POLLOCK, Head of Commercial Law, (Legal and Governance) Services, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP
1 October 2026
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