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Hertfordshire - Multiple Temporary Road Closures & Waiting Restrictions Due To Various Works
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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
(Temporary Closing Of Various Roads In Ashwell) 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 High Street/West End, Ashwell from its junction with Kingsland Way south westwards to its junction with Hinxworth Road, a distance of approximately 850m.
An alternative route will be via: Kingsland Way, Ashwell Street, Claybush Road, Ashwell Road, Bygrave Road, A507 (North Road/Great North Road), Newnham Road, Ashwell Road and Newnham Way.
2. That length of Hodwell, Ashwell from its junction with Church Lane north eastwards for a distance of approximately 160m.
An alternative route will be via: Church Lane, High Street and Hodwell.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
The Order will come into effect from 26 October 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 Roads.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Sam Saunders, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Hay Green, Therfield) 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 Hay Green, Therfield from its junction with Haywood Lane north westwards for a distance of approximately 214m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Rooks Nest Lane, Sandon Road, C10 (unnamed road), C108 (unnamed road), Fears Green, North End, Kelshall Tops, The Causeway and Police Row.
Additionally, all vehicles are prohibited from waiting at any time on both sides of this length of Road, whilst works are in progress.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 26 October 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Ben Baylis, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing Of C11 (Unnamed Road), Nuthampstead) 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 C11 (unnamed road), Nuthampstead from a point in line with the western boundary of ‘The Old Chapel’ south eastwards for a distance of approximately 50m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: C11 (unnamed road), Nuthampstead Road, B1368 (High Street/London Road/Biggin Hill/unnamed road), Lincoln Hill, C11 (unnamed road), Raymounts Lane and C11 (unnamed 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 12 October 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 Joe Nightingale, Tel: 07540 316 698 at FM Conway.
(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Anstey Road, Anstey) 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 Anstey Road, Anstey from its junction with Lincoln Hill south eastwards to its junction with Cottsfoot, a distance of approximately 1002m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: C11 (unnamed road), Mill Lane, C10 (unnamed road) and Anstey Road.
Additionally, all vehicles are prohibited from waiting at any time on both sides of this length of Road, whilst works are in progress.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 12 October 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Ben Davis, 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: 8 October 2026
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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