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Worcestershire - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

WR2•Published 22/10/26
Worcester News • 

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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (B4197 Ankerdine Hill, Knightwick) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: 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.

(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

Order made: 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

Order made: 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.

(U43426 Broadclose Lane, Inkberrow) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: To close that part of U43426 Broadclose Ln from its junction with C2051 Whybbed Ln for a distance of 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

Order made: 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 Worlds End, C2069 Sinton Green and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days. Commencing: 26 October 2026.

(A443 Hylton Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of A443 Hylton Rd from its junction with B4206 Henwick Rd to its junction with Elm Rd (Private Rd).

Reason: New customer connection by Cadent.

Alternative route: A44 Hylton Rd, A44 Worcester Bridge, A44 North Parade, A44 North Quay, A449 Croft Rd, A449 Castle St, A38 The Tything, A38 Upper Tything, A38 Barbourne Rd, A449 Ombersley Rd, A449 Main Rd, A4133 Main Rd, A4133 Holt Fleet, A4133 Holt Heath to Holt Fleet, A4133 Holt Heath, A443 Holt Heath, A433 Worcester Rd, A433 Main Rd, A433 Hallow Rd, A33 Henwick Rd.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days (24hrs). Commencing: 14 November 2026.

(U64615 & C2252 Broadwas) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: 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, C2066 Newtown, C2238 Willow Rd, C2238 Wichenford, C2252 Wichenford, C2252 Broadwas (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days. Commencing: 26 October 2026.

(C2055 Woodbury Lane, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: 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.

(U60407 Baughton, Earles Croome) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U60407 Baughton from its junction with U60408 Baughton for a distance of 770 metres in a southerly direction.

Reason: Pole installation by Openreach.

Alternative route: A4104 Baughton, A4104 Pershore Rd, A38 Tewkesbury Rd, C2107 Ryall Grove, C2107 Strensham Rd, U60407 Hill Crome and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 2 days. Commencing: 16 November 2026.

(C2244 Suckley) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of C2244 Suckley from its junction with U62213 Redcastle Ln to its junction with C2070 Suckley.

Reason: Utility work by STW.

Alternative route: C2244 Crews Hill, C2244 Workhouse Bank, C2233 Alfrick, C2065 Knightwick Rd, C2065 Lulsley to Knightwick Rd, C2065 Lulsley, C2070 Suckley Rd, C2070 Suckley and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 day. Commencing: 18 November 2026.

(U64402 Camp Lane/C2229 Shelsley Beauchamp/C2229 Hillside, Shelsley Beauchamp) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of:

1) U64402 Camp Ln from its junction with C2229 Shelsley Beauchamp for a distance of 1298 metres in a northerly direction.

2) C2229 Shelsley Beauchamp from its junction with U64402 Camp Ln to its junction with U64400 Manor Rd.

3) C2229 Hillside from its junction with U64402 Camp Ln for a distance of 192 metres in a south easterly direction.

Reason: Carriageway patching by WCC.

Alternative route: Southbound Diversion – B4197 Hillside, B4197 Witley Rd, B4204 Ham Bridge to B4197 Martley, C2026 Shelsley Walsh, C2228 Shelsley Beauchamp and vice versa.

Northbound Diversion – B4197 Woodbury Hill, B4197 Martley Rd, A443 Worcester Rd, B4203 Stanford Rd, U64402 Camp Ln (part).

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 6 days between 19 November 2026 and 3 December 2026.

(U43207 Kington Lane, Kington) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Order made: 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

Order made: 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.

(B4636 Newtown Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of B4636 Newtown Rd from its junction with U51330 Sherriff St to its junction with B4205 Midland Rd.

Reason: Bridgeworks inspection by Network Rail.

Alternative route: Northbound – B4205 Shrub Hill Rd, B4637 Tolladine Rd, B4637 Middle Hollow Dr, B4638 Woodgreen Dr, B4636 Newtown Rd (part) and vice versa. Southbound – B4205 Midland Rd, B4205 Wyld’s Ln, A44 London Rd, A44 Whittington Rd, A4440 Swinesherd Way, A4440 Nunnery Way, B4636 Woodgreen Dr to Nunnery Way, B4636 Newtown Rd (part) and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 1 night (20:00–06:00). Commencing: 16 November 2026.

(Link Footpath F50182 Laburnum Road to Tolladine Road, Worcester) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of Link Footpath F50182 Laburnum Rd to Tolladine Rd from its junction with B4637 Tolladine Rd to its junction with U51321 Laburnham Rd.

Reason: Footway reconstruction by WCC.

Alternative route: U51321 Laburnham Rd, U51320 Lilac Ave, U51317 Rose Ave, B4637 Tolladine Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 6 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days. Commencing: 16 November 2026.

(U62006 Upper Ferry Lane, Callow End) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U62006 Upper Ferry Ln from its junction with B4424 Upton Rd to its junction with U62005 Lower Ferry Ln.

Reason: Utility work by Openreach.

Alternative route: B4424 Upton Rd, U62005 Lower Ferry Ln and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days. Commencing: 16 November 2026.

(U43600 Abbots Morton Road, Abbots Morton) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: To close that part of U43600 Abbots Morton Rd from its junction with C2010 Gooms Hill to its junction with C2010 Alcester Rd.

Reason: Carriageway patching for surface dressing by WCC.

Alternative route: C2010 Alcester Rd and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 3 days between 16 November 2026 and 24 November 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)

(A422 Alcester Road, Inkberrow) (Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit) Order 2026

Proposed order: To impose a temporary 30 mph speed limit on that part of A422 Alcester Rd from its junction with U43414 Priory Farm Ln for a distance of 110 metres in a westerly direction and 148 metres in an easterly direction.

Reason: New customer connection by STW.

Exemptions: Special Forces vehicles.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 5 days (24hrs). Commencing: 16 November 2026.

(A38 Bath Road, Broomhall) (Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit) Order 2026

Proposed order: To impose a temporary 40 mph speed limit on that part of A38 Bath Rd in both directions from a point 80 metres north of its junction with U60001 Broomhall Ln for a distance of 290 metres in a southerly direction.

Reason: Utility gas work by Cadent.

Exemptions: Special Forces vehicles.

Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 4 days (24hrs). Commencing: 16 November 2026.

(City of Worcester) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2011 (Variation) Order 2026 [Prohibition of Waiting on Laugherne Road, Worcester]

On 8 October 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:

Laugherne Road (south side): from a point 20 metres west of its junction with Comer Road for a distance of 20 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 29 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 Cherwell Close, Worcester]

Worcestershire County Council are to consider making an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit waiting at any time on the following length and side of road in Worcester:

Cherwell Close (east side): from a point 45 metres south east of its junction with Tolladine Road for a distance of 9 metres in a south easterly direction.

Cherwell Close (west side): from a point 48 metres south east of its junction with Tolladine Road for a distance of 17.5 metres in a south 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 19 November 2026.

HAZEL BEST, Assistant Director (Legal and Governance) Services, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP

22 October 2026

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