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Hertfordshire - Multiple Temporary Road - Footpath - Cycle Track Closures & Waiting Restrictions Due To Various Works
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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Closing Of Byway Open To All Traffic Ashwell 017
NOTICE is given that the HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL intend to make an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit vehicles from using that length of Byway Open to All Traffic Ashwell 017, From junction with Station Road, for an approximate distance of 850m.
Alternative Route: on Guilden Morden 051 (Cambridgeshire) and along Station Road
The purpose of the Order is to enable public event works to take place.
The section of Byway Open to All Traffic Ashwell 017 will be closed on or after 07 November 2026 for up to 3 hours, when signs are in place.
If you have any queries about the works or closure, please contact Countryside & Rights of Way Officer Robert Lloyd, Tel: 01992 658152 Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing Of The Footpath Situated On The East Side Of ‘Sax House’, Letchworth Garden City) 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 pedestrians from using the footpath situated on the east side of ‘Sax House’, Letchworth Garden City from its junction with Western Close south westwards to its junction with Southern Way, a distance of approximately 119m ("the Footpath").
An alternative route will be via: the footway situated on the south and south west sides of Western Close, the footpath situated on the north and west sides of ‘Sax House’ and the footway situated on the north side of Southern Way.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Footpath.
The Order will come into effect from 9 November 2026 and will be valid for a period of 6 months. The works are scheduled to take 4 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Footpath.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Adam Shortland, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Closing Of The Footpath Fronting Nos.414-428 York Road, Stevenage) 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 pedestrians from using the footpath fronting Nos.414-428 York Road, Stevenage from a point in line with the northwestern boundary of No.420 York Road south eastwards for a distance of approximately 25m ("the Footpath").
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Footpath.
The Order will come into effect from 9 November 2026 and will be valid for a period of 6 months. The works are scheduled to take 4 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Footpath.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact David Barnett, Tel: 01707 244 593 at First Call Traffic Management.
(Temporary Closing Of Stotfold 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 Stotfold Road, Hitchin from its junction with Wilbury Hill Road south westwards and south eastwards to its junction with A505 Cambridge Road, a distance of approximately 2171m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Wilbury Hills Road, Stotfold Road, Hitchin Road, A505 (unnamed road), Norton Road, Norton Way North, Norton Way South and A505 (Baldock Road/Hitchin Road/Cambridge Road).
The Order is needed because carriageway improvement works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 9 November 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 proposed Order, please contact Simon Brazier, Tel: 07534 147 053 at Open Road Associates.
(Temporary Closing Of Park Lane, Old Knebworth) 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 Park Lane, Old Knebworth from a point 280m southeast of its easternmost junction with Old Knebworth Lane south eastwards for a distance of approximately 30m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Park Lane, Hitchin Lane, B656 (Hitchin Road/High Street/Codicote Road/Church Street/Link Road), B197 (Great North Road/Mardley Hill/London Road), Station Road, Station Approach and Park 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 9 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Tom Nunn, Tel: 01449 490 865 at TBF Traffic.
(Temporary Closing Of 5U107 (Unnamed Road), Langley) 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 5U107 (unnamed road), Langley from its junction with B656 London Road south westwards and north westwards for a distance of approximately 781m ("the Road").
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 from 11 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 B197 North Road, Stevenage) 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 B197 North Road, Stevenage from its junction with Chancellors Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 59m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: B197 North Road, A602 (High Street/James Way/Lytton Way/Hitchin Road) and B197 (Graveley Road/North Road).
or via: B197 North Road, B197 Gravely Road, A602 Hitchin Road and B197 North Road.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 9 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 Adam Shortland, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Traffic Management Measures On Orchard Way And The Footpath Fronting Nos.5-31 Orchard Way, 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 the following length of road ("the Road"), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of this length of Road whilst works are in progress:-
1. That length of Orchard Way, Breachwood Green from its junction with Lower Road north westwards and south westwards for its entire length.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
Additionally, all pedestrians are prohibited from using the footpath fronting Nos.5-31 Orchard Way, Breachwood Green from its easternmost junction with Orchard Way north westwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 90m ("the Footpath").
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 and Footpath.
The Order will come into effect from 26 October 2026 and will be valid for a period of 6 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 and Footpath.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Leon Zaman, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Westmill Lane, Ickleford And C24 (Unnamed Road), 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 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 Westmill Lane, Ickleford from its junction with Ryder Way south westwards for a distance of approximately 736m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
2. That length of C24 (unnamed road), Kings Walden from its junction with Kingswell End Road south westwards to its junction with Stony Lane, a distance of approximately 958m.
An alternative route will be via: C25 (unnamed road), Hoo Lane, Kings Walden Road, High Street, Luton Road, Luton White Hill and Lilley Bottom.
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 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.
(Temporary Closing Of Various Cycle Tracks And Cycle Track/Footpaths In Baldock And 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, the effect of which will be:-
1. To prohibit all pedal cycles from using the cycle track situated between No.5 and No.7 Bush Spring, Baldock from its junction with Bush Spring north westwards for a distance of approximately 89m ("the Cycle Track").
An alternative route will be via: Bush Spring.
2. To prohibit all pedal cycles/pedestrians from using the following lengths of cycle track/footpaths ("the Cycle Track/Footpaths"):-
a) the cycle track/footpath situated on the north side of No.185 Fairview Road, Stevenage from its junction with Fairview Road north eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with Watsons Walk, a distance of approximately 117m.
An alternative route will be via: Chequers Bridge and Watson Walk.
b) The cycle track/footpath situated on the south side of ‘Bedford House’, Stevenage from its junction with A1072 Gunnels Wood Road south westwards and south eastwards to its junction with Crompton Road, a distance of approximately 358m.
An alternative route will be via: A1072 Gunnels Wood Road, Clovelly Way, Redcar Drive and the cycle track/footpath situated on the west side of ‘Astute House’.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Cycle Track and Cycle Track/Footpaths.
The Order will come into effect from 26 October 2026 and will be valid for a period of 6 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 Cycle Track and Cycle Track/Footpaths.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Leon Zaman, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing And Waiting Restrictions On Webb Rise And Larwood Drive, 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"), 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 Webb Rise, Stevenage from its junction with Lonsdale Road eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with A1155 Fairlands Way, a distance of approximately 672m.
An alternative route will be via: Lonsdale Drive and A1155 Fairlands Way.
2. That length of Larwood Drive, Stevenage from its junction with Webb Rise southwards for a distance of approximately 20m.
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 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 Order, please contact Adrian Redrup, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing Of Stevenage Public Footpath No.063) 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 pedestrians from using Stevenage Public Footpath No.063 from its junction with Orchard Crescent north eastwards for a distance of approximately 80m ("the Public Footpath").
An alternative route will be via: the footway situated on the east and south east sides of Orchard Crescent and the footway situated on the south west side of Orchard Road.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Public Footpath.
The Order will come into effect from 26 October 2026 and will be valid for a period of 6 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 Public Footpath.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Leon Zaman, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(Temporary Closing Of Maiden Street, Weston) 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 Maiden Street, Weston from its junction with Munts Meadow south eastwards for a distance of approximately 40m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Maiden Street, Fore Street, Green End, Ashanger Lane, A507 (Clothall Road/unnamed road/Baldock Road), B1037 (unnamed road/White Hill), Weston Road, Halls Green and Maiden Street.
The Order is needed because electrical 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 Order, please contact Lynne Riches, Tel: 01449 490865 at TBF Traffic.
(Temporary Closing Of Almonds Lane, 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 that length of Almonds Lane, Stevenage from its junction with Grace Way north westwards to its junction with Hawkes Lane, a distance of approximately 62m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Grace Way, A1155 Fairlands Way, A602 Lytton Way, Trinity Road, Sish Lane, Letchmore Road, Walkern Road and Grace Way.
or via: Grace Way, A1072 Martins Way, A602 (Hitchin Road/Lytton Way/High Street), High Street, Walkern Road and Grace Way.
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 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Rui Pina, Tel: 01652 656291 at Chevron Traffic Management.
(Temporary Closing Of Bygrave Road, Baldock) 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 Bygrave Road, Baldock from a point 680m northeast of its junction with A507 North Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 30m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Bygrave Road, A507 (North Road/Great North Road), Newnham Road, Ashwell Road, Newnham Way, West End, High Street, Kingsland Way, Ashwell Street, Gaybush Road, Ashwell Road and Bygrave Road.
The Order is needed because electrical 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 Order, please contact Tom Nunn, Tel: 01449 490865 at TBF Traffic.
(Temporary Closing Of Bridge Road West, 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 that length of Bridge Road West, Stevenage from its junction with Fairview Road south westwards to its junction with the A1072 Gunnels Wood Road roundabout, a distance of approximately 249m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Fairview Road, Fishers Green Road, Fishers Green and Clovelly Way.
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 Order, please contact Natasha Cook, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Closing Of Stevenage Road, St Ippolyts) 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 Stevenage Road, St Ippolyts from its junction with B656 London Road north eastwards to its junction with Folly Lane, a distance of approximately 425m ("the Road"), except for access.
An alternative route will be via: B656 London Road, Sperberry Hill and Folly Lane.
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 Order, please contact Andrew Cashman, Tel: 01604 702220 at T&W Civil Engineering Ltd.
(Temporary Closing Of Pryor 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 Pryor Way, Letchworth Garden City from its junction with Radburn Way north eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with Baldock Lane, a distance of approximately 372m ("the Road").
An alternative route will be via: Radburn Way, A505 Letchworth Gate and Baldock Lane.
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 Order, please contact Sam Sapstead, Tel: 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(Temporary Closing Of Folly Lane And Stevenage Road, St Ippolyts) 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:-
1. That length of Folly Lane, St Ippolyts from its junction with Ashbrook Lane southwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 180m.
An alternative route will be via: Hitchin Lane, A602 Stevenage Road, Stevenage Road, Blakemore End Road, Stevenage Road, Sperberry Hill and Folly Lane.
2. That length of Stevenage Road, St Ippolyts from its junction with Folly Lane south westwards for a distance of approximately 40m.
An alternative route will be via: Folly Lane, Sperberry Hill, Stevenage Road, Blakemore End Road, Stevenage Road, A602 Stevenage Road, B656 London Road and Stevenage Road.
The Order is needed because utility service 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 Morgan Jenkinson-Graham, Tel: 03700500792 at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd.
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: 22 October 2026
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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