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

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(Temporary Closing Of Sun Lane, Harpenden) 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 Sun Lane, Harpenden from its junction with Bowers Way south westwards for a distance of approximately 30m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Sun Lane, Hollybush Lane, A1081 Luton Road and Sun Lane.

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

The Order will come into effect from 28 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 proposed Order, please contact Tom Nunn, Tel: 01449 499065 at TBF Traffic.

(Temporary Closing Of Coleman Green Lane, Sandridge) 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 Coleman Green Lane, Sandridge from a point 847m southwest of its junction with B653 Marford Road south eastwards for a distance of approximately 200m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Coleman Green Lane, B653 Marford Road, Marford Road, Beech Hyde Lane, Coleman Green and Coleman Green Lane.

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 23 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Mollie Higgins, Tel: 07908 303610 at Morrison Telecoms Ltd.

(Temporary Closing Of Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead) 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 Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead from its junction with Bury Gate south westwards for a distance of approximately 59m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Church Street, B651 (High Street/The Hill/Wheathampstead Road/High Street/St Albans Road/Sandridge Road/Stonecross), A1081 (Harpenden Road/St Albans Road), Walkers Road, Southdown Road, Piggotshill Lane, Wheathampstead Road, Harpenden Road and Brewhouse Hill.
or via: Brewhouse Hill, Harpenden Road, Wheathampstead Road, Piggotshill Lane, Southdown Road, Walkers Road, A1081 (St Albans Road/Harpenden Road), B651 (Stonecross/Sandridge Road/St Albans Road/High Street/The Hill/High Street) and Church Street.

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

The Order will come into effect from 27 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 proposed Order, please contact Ella Plested, Tel: 07557 497009 at FM Conway.

(Temporary Closing Of B651 Sandridge Road, St Albans) 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 B651 Sandridge Road, St Albans from a point 150m south west of its junction with Marshalswick Lane north eastwards to its junction with Marshalswick Lane, a distance of approximately 106m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: B651 (Sandridge Road/Stonecross), A1081 (St Peters Street/Harpenden Road) and Beech 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 27 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Ella Plested, Tel: 07557 497009 at FM Conway.

(Temporary Closing Of The Service Road Fronting No.74-80 Watling Street, St Albans) 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 service road fronting No.74-80 Watling Street, St Albans from its junction with Tithe Barn Close south eastwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 186m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Tithe Barn Close, A5183 Watling Street, B4630 Watford Road and Robert Avenue.

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 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 Sam Sapstead, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Closing Of Ayres End Lane And East Common, Harpenden) 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 Ayres End Lane, Harpenden from a point 180m northeast its junction with A1081 Harpenden Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 415m.
An alternative route will be via: Ayres End Lane, A1081 Harpenden Road/St Albans Road, Walkers Road, Southdown Road, Grove Road, Pipers Lane and Ayres End Lane.

2. That length of East Common, Harpenden from its junction with Ayres End Lane north westwards a distance of approximately 400m.
An alternative route will be via: Ayres End Lane, A1081 Harpenden Road, Cross Lane and East Common.

The Order is needed because the replacement of existing gas mains is 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 expected to take 11 weeks 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 Ashley Varley, Tel: 01739 676492 at TMO Highways.

(Temporary Traffic Management Measures On Various Roads In St Albans, Sandridge And Wheathampstead) 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 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 House Lane, St Albans/Sandridge from its northernmost junction with Cutters Crescent north eastwards, north westwards, north westwards and north westwards to its junction with Sandringham Crescent, a distance of approximately 372m.
An alternative route will be via: House Lane, Sandpit Lane, B651 (Sandridge Road/St Albans Road) and House Lane.

2. That length of Sandringham Crescent, St Albans from its junction with the House Lane roundabout north westwards, south westwards, north westwards, south westwards, north westwards, south westwards and north westwards to its junction with House Lane, a distance of approximately 2137m.
An alternative route will be via: B651 St Albans Road and House Lane.

3. That length of Taylor Close, St Albans from its junction with Sandringham Crescent north eastwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

4. That length of Lady Brook, St Albans from its junction with Sandringham Crescent south westwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

5. That length of Field Close, St Albans from its junction with Sandringham Crescent south eastwards to a distance of approximately 10m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

6. That length of Chiltern Road, St Albans from its junction with Sandringham Crescent south eastwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

7. That length of Highview Gardens, St Albans from its junction with Sandringham Crescent north eastwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

8. That length of Waldrons, St Albans from its junction with Sandringham Crescent south westwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

9. That length of Mayfair Close, St Albans from its junction with Sandringham Crescent south eastwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

10. That length of Craiglands, St Albans from its junction with Sandringham Crescent eastwards for a distance of approximately 10m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

11. That length of Watsons Walk, St Albans from its junction with Old London Road north eastwards to its junction with A1081 London Road, a distance of approximately 173m.
An alternative route will be via: Old London Road and A1081 London Road.

12. That length of Worley Road, St Albans from its junction with Church Crescent eastwards and 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.

13. That length of Etna Road, St Albans from a point in line with the northern boundary of No.24 Etna Road south westwards to its junction with Worley Road, a distance of approximately 34m.
An alternative route will be via: Etna Road, A4147 Catherine Street, Drovers Way, Russell Avenue, Britton Avenue, Selby Avenue, Upton Avenue, Stapley Road and Worley Road.

14. That length of Stapley Road, St Albans from a point in line with the northern boundary of ‘Aberfoyle House’ north eastwards to its junction with Worley Road, a distance of approximately 33m.
An alternative route will be via: Stapley Road, Upton Avenue, Russell Avenue, Drovers Way, A4147 Catherine Street, Etna Road and Worley Road.

15. That length of Gombards, St Albans from its junction with Worley Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 39 metres.
An alternative route will be via: Worley Road, Church Crescent, A4147 Folly Lane and Gombards.

16. That length of Church Crescent, St Albans from its junction with A4147 Folly Lane south westwards for a distance of approximately 85m.
An alternative route will be via: A4147 Folly Lane, A5183 (Folly Lane/Verulam Road) and Church Crescent.

17. That length of Offas Way, Wheathampstead from its junction with Caesars Road north eastwards to its junction with Conquerors Hill, a distance of approximately 219m.
An alternative route will be via: Caesars Road, Dyke Lane, Marford Road and Conquerors Hill.

18. That length of Conquerors Hill, Wheathampstead from a point in line with the northern boundary of No.2 Conquerors Hill south westwards for a distance of approximately 110m.
An alternative route will be via: Conquerors Hill, Marford Road, Dyke Lane, Caesars Road and Conquerors Hill.

19. That length of Caesars Road, Wheathampstead from its junction with Nurseries Road north westwards to its junction with Saxon Road, a distance of approximately 94m.
An alternative route will be via: Conquerors Hill, Offas Way and Caesars Road.

Additionally, the existing one way traffic system on Church Crescent, St Albans from its junction with Worley Road north eastwards and northwards to its junction with A4147 Folly Lane, a distance of approximately 71m will be temporarily suspended to enable all vehicles to travel in both directions within this length of road, whilst works are in progress.

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

The Order will come into effect on 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 Roads.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Adrian Redrup, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Closing Of Station Road, Smallford) 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 Station Road, Smallford from a point in line with the northern boundary of No.49 Station Road south eastwards to a point in line with the southern boundary of No.55 Station Road, a distance of approximately 26m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Station Road, A1057 Hatfield Road, Colney Heath Lane, the A414 Colney Heath Roundabout, Smallford Lane and Station 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 12 October 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 Order, please contact Becki Wilton, Tel: 0330 053 7225 at Chevron TM.

(Temporary Closing Of The Drive, Radlett) 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 The Drive, Radlett from its junction with A5183 Watling Street north eastwards and south eastwards for a distance of approximately 94m ("the Road"), except for access.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

The Order is needed because the removal of hazardous trees is proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 10 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Summer Walker, Tel: 0800 6526291 at Chevron Traffic Management.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Various Roads In Wheathampstead, Flamstead, Harpenden, London Colney And St Albans) 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 Dyke Lane, Wheathampstead from its junction with Marford Road south westwards, south eastwards and south westwards to its junction with Wheathampstead Public Footpath No.022, a distance of approximately 831m.
An alternative route will be via: Marford Road, B651 (The Hill/Wheathampstead Road) and Dyke Lane.

2. That length of Marshalls Heath Lane, Wheathampstead from its junction with B653 Lower Luton Road north westwards and north eastwards to its junction with Mackerye End, a distance of approximately 724m.
An alternative route will be via: B653 Lower Luton Road, Common Lane and Mackerye End.

3. That length of Coles Lane, Flamstead/Harpenden from its junction with 2U1140 (unnamed road) south eastwards to its junction with Kennel Lane, a distance of approximately 570m.
An alternative route will be via: 2U1140 (unnamed road), A1081 London Road, Kinsbourne Green Lane and Kennel Lane.

4. That length of B556 Bell Lane, London Colney from the B556 Bell Lane roundabout south westwards to the B556 Harper Lane/B5378 Shenley Lane roundabout, a distance of approximately 1133m.
An alternative route will be via B556 Bell Lane, A1081 (Bell Link Overpass/London Colney Bypass), A414 North Orbital Road and B5378 Shenley Lane.
or via: B5378 Shenley Lane, Napsbury Lane, A414 North Orbital Road, A1081 (London Colney Bypass/Bell Link Overpass) and B556 Bell Lane.

5. That length of Ayres End Lane, Harpenden from its junction with A1081 Harpenden Road north eastwards to its junction with Ferrers Lane, a distance of approximately 1768m.
An alternative route will be via: A1081 Harpenden Road, Beech Road, B651 (St Albans Road/High Street/Wheathampstead Road) and Ferrers Lane.

6. That length of Potters Crouch Lane/Bedmond Lane, St Albans from its junction with Ragged Hall Lane north eastwards to its junction with A4147 Hemel Hempstead Road, a distance of approximately 2223m.
An alternative route will be via: Potters Crouch Lane, Bedmond Lane, St Albans Lane, Serge Hill Lane, Church Hill, Bedmond Road and A4147 (Leverstock Green Road/Hemel Hempstead Road).

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

The Order will come into effect on 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 Roads.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Ben Baylis, 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