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

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Temporary Closing Of Bridleway Stevenage 023
NOTICE is given that the HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL intends to make an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit pedestrians, horse riders, and cyclists from using that length of Bridleway Stevenage 023, From junction with, for an approximate distance of 250m.
Alternative Route: no suitable alternative on PRoW network

The purpose of the Order is to enable resurfacing works to take place.

The section of Bridleway Stevenage 023 will be closed on or after 30 October 2026 for up to 6 weeks, when signs are in place.
If you have any queries about the works or closure, please contact Countryside & Rights of Way Officer: Amelia Eatough, Tel: 01992 658021 Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Closing Of Gosmore Road, Hitchin) 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 Gosmore Road, Hitchin from its junction with Brick Kiln Lane north westwards to its junction with southernmost junction with Priory Way, a distance of approximately 126 metres ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Gosmore Road, Hitchin Road, High Street, Preston Road, Hitchin Road, School Lane, B651 Whitwell Road, B652 London Road and Gosmore Road.

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

The Order will come into effect from 2 November 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 proposed Order, please contact Natasha Cook, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Various Roads In Newnham, Knebworth, St Ippolyts And St Pauls Walden) 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 Newnham Road, Newnham from its junction with Ashwell Road south westwards and south eastwards to its junction with A507 Great North Road, a distance of approximately 1948 metres.
An alternative route will be via: Ashwell Road, Newnham Way, West End, High Street, Kingsland Way, Ashwell Street, Claybush Road, Ashwell Road, Bygrave Road and A507 (North Road/Great North Road).

2. That length of B197 Stevenage Road, Knebworth from its junction with Brands End Lane north westwards to its junction with B197 London Road, a distance of approximately 1035 metres.
An alternative route will be via: B197 (London Road/Mardley Hill/Great North Road), B656 (Church Street/Link Road), B656 (Codicote Road/High Street/Hitchin Road/London Road), A602 (Stevenage Road/Wymondley Bypass/Hitchin Road), A1072 Gunnels Wood Road, A1070 Six Hills Way and B197 London Road.

3. That length of White Lane, St Ippolyts from its junction with B656 London Road north eastwards to its junction with Ippollitts Public Bridleway No.025, a distance of approximately 502 metres.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

4. That length of Bullocks Hill, St Pauls Walden from its junction with B651 Whitwell Road north eastwards to its junction with C29 (unnamed road), a distance of approximately 707 metres.
An alternative route will be via: B651 Whitwell Road, Codicote Road, Three Houses Lane, Rustling End and C29 (unnamed road).

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

The Order will come into effect on 2 November 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 Ben Pavey, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Closing Of Providence Way, Baldock) 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 Providence Way, Baldock from its junction with Limekiln Lane south westwards and clockwise for a distance of approximately 167m ("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 works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The Order will come into effect on 6 November 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 proposed Order, please contact Sam Sapstead, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Closing Of Damask Green Road, Weston) Order No.2 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 Damask Green Road, Weston from its junction with Weston Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 190m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Weston Road, Back Lane, Church Lane, B197 (High Street/Jacks Hill), Lannock Hill, Hitchin Road and Damask Green Road.

The Order is needed because the removal of existing telegraph poles is proposed to be executed near the Road.

The Order will come into effect from 5 November 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 proposed Order, please contact Edward Seaward, Tel: 01634 963355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.

(Temporary Closing Of Darley Road, Breachwood Green) 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 Darley Road, Breachwood Green from its junction with Kings Walden Public Footpath No.009 south westwards, north westwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 65m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Darley Road, Church Road, Lilley Bottom, Hollybush Hill, A505 (Offley Bypass/Hitchin Road/Stopsley Way/Vauxhall Way), Eaton Green Road and Darley Road.
or via: Darley Road, Eaton Green Road, A505 (Vauxhall Way/Stopsley Way/Hitchin Road/Offley Bypass), Beech Hill Service Road, Lilley Bottom, Church Road and Darley 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 2 November 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 Raffin Green Lane, Datchworth) 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 Raffin Green Lane, Datchworth from its junction with Hooks Cross south westwards for a distance of approximately 250m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: A602 Hooks Cross, High Street, Station Road, Watton Road, Hawkins Hall Lane, Bury Lane and Raffin Green Lane.

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

The Order will come into effect from 2 November 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 Ioan Gunson, Tel: 07955 402488 at Roadsafe Traffic Management North West Ltd.

(Temporary Traffic Management Measures On Various Roads In Stevenage During The ‘Stevenage Fireworks Display’) 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, the effect on the following lengths of roads ("the Roads") will be:-
1. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from making a right turn manoeuvre from the westbound carriageway of Six Hills Way into the access road leading to the ‘Sailing Centre’, Stevenage, whilst signs are in place.
An alternative route will be via: Six Hills Way, the Monkswood Way roundabout and Six Hills Way.

2. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from making a right turn manoeuvre from Valley Way into Six Hills Way, Stevenage, whilst signs are in place.
An alternative route will be via: Six Hills Way, the Monkswood Way roundabout and Six Hills Way.

3. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from making a right turn manoeuvre from the eastbound carriageway of Six Hills Way into the southern field of ‘Fairland Lakes’, Stevenage, whilst signs are in place.
An alternative route will be via: Six Hills Way, the Shephall Way roundabout and Six Hills Way.

The Order is needed to ensure public safety and prevent accidents for the duration of the ‘Stevenage Fireworks Display’.

The Order will come into effect from 5 November 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The event is scheduled to take 1 day 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 Steve Bentley, Tel: 01438 242868 at Stevenage Borough Council.

(Temporary Closing Of Northfield Road, 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 that length of Northfield Road, Ashwell from a point 861m northeast of its junction with Ashwell Byway Open to All Traffic No.021 south westwards for a distance of approximately 100m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: Northfield Road, High Street, Eyeworth Road, Guilden Morden Road, Potton Road, Fox Hill Road, Church Street, Ashwell Road and Northfield Road.

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 2 November 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 proposed Order, please contact Edward Seaward, Tel: 01634 963355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Grosvenor Road West, Baldock) 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 length of Grosvenor Road West, Baldock from its junction with Grosvenor Road south westwards for its entire length ("the Road"), except for access.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
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 2 November 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Phineas Chinyenyani, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Hayward Close, Stevenage) Order 2026
NOTICE is given that HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Hayward Close, Stevenage from its junction with Lonsdale Road eastwards for a distance of approximately 210m ("the Road").
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
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 21 October 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 7 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 Stewart McKinnon, Tel: 01403 215800 at Ringway.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On The Road Leading To Nos.2-14 Grange Close, Hitchin) Order 2026
NOTICE is given that HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the road leading to Nos.2-14 Grange Close, Hitchin from its junction with Grange Close south westwards and south eastwards for its entire length ("the Road"), except for access.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
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 19 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 Mirka Singh, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Various Roads In Aston, Letchworth Garden City, Bendish, Hexton, Kings Walden, Gosmore And Hitchin) Order 2026
NOTICE is given that HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has made an 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 Tatlers Lane, Aston from its junction with Long Lane south westwards and north westwards for its entire length.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

2. That length of Station Way, Letchworth Garden City from its junction with Spring Road north eastwards to its junction with Bridge Road, a distance of approximately 544m.
An alternative route will be via: Spring Road, Icknield Way and Bridge Road.

3. That length of Chapel Lane, Bendish from its junction with Law Hall Lane north eastwards and south eastwards for a distance of approximately 376m.
An alternative route will be via: Law Hall Lane and C27 (unnamed road).

4. That length of 5U139 (unnamed road), Hexton from its junction with Mill Lane westwards, north westwards and northwards for a distance of approximately 230m.
An alternative route will be via: Mill Lane, B656 (Barton Road/Hexton Road/Luton Road/Bedford Road) Higham Road and 3U139 (unnamed road).

5. That length of 5U35 (unnamed road), Kings Walden from its junction with Lilley Bottom Road north eastwards and north westwards to its junction with Miserable Lane, a distance of approximately 805m.
An alternative route will be via: Lilley Bottom Road, Miserable Lane, 5U35 (unnamed road), Taylors Hill Road and Frogmore Bottom Road.

6. That length of Mill Lane, Gosmore from its junction with High Street north eastwards a distance of approximately 231m.
An alternative route will be via: High Street, Waterdell Lane, B656 London Road and Mill Lane.

7. That length of Temple Close/Charlton Road, Hitchin from its junction with the access road leading to ‘Armadeus House’ north eastwards, north westwards and north eastwards to its junction with Hitchin Public Bridleway No.033, a distance of approximately 748m.
An alternative route will be via: Charlton Road, Chequers Lane, Hitchin Road, Preston Road, High Street, Hitchin Road, Brick Kiln Lane and Charlton Road.

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

The Order will come into effect on 19 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 Baylis, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.

(Temporary Closing Of Various Roads In Letchworth Garden City And Hitchin) Order 2026
NOTICE is given that HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has made an 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"):-
1. That length of Upper Maylins, Letchworth Garden City from its junction with Radburn Way north eastwards, north westwards, south eastwards, north eastwards and north westwards for its entire length.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

2. That length of Waysbrook, Letchworth Garden City from its junction with Howard Drive north eastwards, north westwards, north eastwards, north westwards and south westwards to its junction with Lordship Lane, a distance of approximately 638m.
An alternative route will be via: Howards Drive and Lordship Lane.

3. That length of Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin from its junction with Burford Way south westwards and south eastwards to its junction with Moss Way, a distance of approximately 495m.
An alternative route will be via: Burford Way, A600 Bedford Road, Redhill Road and Moss Way.

4. That length of Strathmore Avenue, Hitchin from its junction with Old Hale Way south eastwards to its junction with Whitehurst Avenue, a distance of approximately 265m.
An alternative route will be via: Old Hale Way, Bearton Road, Periwinkle Lane and Strathmore Avenue.

5. That length of Wilbury Close, Letchworth Garden City from its junction with Wilbury Hills Road 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.

6. That length of Willian Road, Hitchin from its junction with A505 Cambridge Road south eastwards to its junction with Purwell Lane, a distance of approximately 214m.
An alternative route will be via: A505 Cambridge Road, Queenswood Drive and Willian Road.

7. That length of Willow Lane, Hitchin from its junction with A505 Moormead Hill south eastwards to its junction with Cranbourne Avenue, a distance of approximately 175m.
An alternative route will be via: A505 (Moormead Hill/Offley Road/Upper Tilehouse Street), A602 Park Way, Charlton Road and Willow Lane.

8. That length of Brampton Park Road, Hitchin from its junction with Balmoral Road north eastwards to its junction with Old Hale Way, a distance of approximately 296m.
An alternative route will be via: Balmoral Road and Old Hale Way.

9. That length of A505 Old Park Road, Hitchin from its junction with the A505 Upper Tilehouse Street/A602 Park Way roundabout north eastwards to its junction with A505 Bedford Road, a distance of approximately 383m.
An alternative route will be via: A602 Park Way, B656 (Hitchin Hill/Park Street/Queens Street/Walsworth Street) and A505 (Nightingale Road/Bunyan Road/Fishponds Road/Bedford Road).

10. That length of Desborough Road, Hitchin from its junction with Willian Road south eastwards, south westwards, north 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.

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

The Order will come into effect from 19 October 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 Natasha Cook, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(Temporary Closing Of Cox Green, Kings Walden) 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 Cox Green, Kings Walden from its junction with Plough Lane north eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with Parsonage Lane, a distance of approximately 345m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Plough Lane, Whitehall Road and Parsonage Lane.

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

The Order will come into effect from 20 October 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 Adam Shortland, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

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: 15 October 2026

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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