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Hertfordshire - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Closures
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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL:
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF STATION ROAD AND THE BUS LANE SITUATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATION ROAD, WATFORD) 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 of which will be:-
1. To prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the eastbound carriageway of Station Road, Watford from its junction with A412 St Albans Road eastwards to its junction with Bridle Path, a distance of approximately 106m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via A412 St Albans Road, St Johns Road, Clarendon Road and Station Road.
2. To prohibit all buses, pedal cycles and taxis from using the bus lane situated on the north side of Station Road, Watford from a point 28m south east of its junction with Bridle Path north westwards for a distance of approximately 78m (“the Bus Lane”).
An alternative route will be via Station Road.
“bus” has the same meaning as given in Regulation 22 of The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
“bus lane” has the same meaning as given in Regulation 23 of The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
“pedal cycle” has the same meaning as given in Regulation 4 of The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
“taxi” has the same meaning as given in Regulation 4 of The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
The Order is needed because water connection works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road and Bus Lane.
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 9 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Road and Bus Lane.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order please contact Becki Wilton tel. 0330 0537 225 at Chevron Traffic Management.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF CATTERICK ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD) 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 Catterick Road, Borehamwood from a point 25m north west of its junction with Croxdale Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 33m (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Catterick Way, Croxdale Road, Linton Avenue, Beech Drive and Catterick Way.
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 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 Becki Wilton tel. 0330 053 7225 at Chevron Traffic Management.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF NORTHFIELD ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD) 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, Borehamwood from a point in line with the north eastern boundary of No.23 Northfield Road south westwards for a distance of approximately 30m (“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 water connection works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
The Order will come into effect from 10 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 Becki Wilton tel. 0330 053 7225 at Chevron Traffic Management.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF SPRINGWELL AVENUE, MILL END) 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 traffic from using that length of Springwell Avenue, Mill End from its junction with Church Lane south westwards to its junction with Grove Road, a distance of approximately 317m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Church Lane, A412 Uxbridge Road and Grove 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 Darren Barr tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN MAPLE CROSS AND RICKMANSWORTH) 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 Hornhill Road, Maple Cross from its junction with Chalfont Road south eastwards, southwards, south westwards, north westwards, south westwards and north westwards to its junction with Shire Lane, a distance of approximately 1688m.
An alternative route will be via Chalfont Road, Gorelands Lane, Brawlings Lane, Rickmansworth Lane and Shire Lane.
2. that length of Chalfont Road/Gorelands Lane, Maple Cross from its junction with A412 Denham Way south westwards, north westwards, north eastwards, north westwards and south westwards to its junction with Shire Lane, a distance of approximately 2544m.
An alternative route will be via A412 Denham Way, Woodland Road, Hornhill Road, Shire Lane, Rickmansworth Lane, Brawlings Lane and Gorelands Lane.
3. that length of Nightingale Road, Rickmansworth from its junction with A412 Uxbridge Road north westwards, north eastwards, south eastwards and north eastwards to its junction with A404 Chorleywood Road, a distance of approximately 943m.
An alternative route will be via A412 (Uxbridge Road/Rectory Road) and A404 Chorleywood Road.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
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 Roads.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order please contact Darren Barr tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF LOUDWATER LANE, LOUDWATER) ORDER NO.5 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 Loudwater Lane, Loudwater from its junction with Chess Lane north eastwards and north westwards for a distance of approximately 230m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Loudwater Lane, A404 Chorleywood Road, A412 (Park Road/Scots Hill), The Green and Loudwater Lane.
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 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 Lorraine Foster tel. 0370 050 0792 at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF CALIFORNIA LANE, BUSHEY HEATH) 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 California Lane, Bushey Heath from its junction with Downalong south eastwards to its junction with Giant Tree Hill, a distance of approximately 68m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via California Lane, A4140 High Road, Warren Road, Beamish Drive and Giant Tree Hill.
The Order is needed because tree cutting 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 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 Lorraine Foster tel. 0370 050 0792 at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROWLEY LANE, BOREHAMWOOD) 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 Rowley Lane, Borehamwood from its junction with Well End Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 530m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Well End Road, High Canons, Silver Hill, London Road, B5378 London Road, Harris Lane, Mimms Lane, Earls Lane, Blanche Lane, Crossoaks Lane, Summerswood Lane, Holmshill Lane and Rowley Lane.
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 9 November 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 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 Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Lorraine Foster tel. 0370 050 0792 at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF DAWES LANE, SARRATT) ORDER NO.3 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 Dawes Lane, Sarratt from a point 40m south west of its junction with Sarratt Public Footpath No.052 south westwards for a distance of approximately 140m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Dawes Lane, The Green, Moor Lane and Dawes Lane.
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 10 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 Mollie Higgins tel. 07944 625 140 at Morrison Telecom Ltd.
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF WATFORD BOROUGH PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO.001 AND THE FOOTPATH SITUATED ON THE NORTH WEST SIDE OF NO.25 STUD GREEN, WATFORD) 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 following lengths of public footpath (“the Public Footpath”) and footpath (“the Footpath”):-
1. Watford Borough Public Footpath No.001 from its junction with Hare Crescent south eastwards and north eastwards to its junction with Weall Green, a distance of approximately 90m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
2. the footpath situated on the north west side of No.25 Stud Green, Watford from its junction with Stud Green north eastwards and north westwards for a distance of approximately 68m.
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 Public Footpath and 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 6 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the Public Footpath and Footpath.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order please contact Darren Barr tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF HIGH ELMS LANE, ABBOTS LANGLEY AND VALLEY RISE, WATFORD) 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 traffic from using the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”), except for access:-
1. that length of High Elms Lane, Abbots Langley from its junction with A405 St Albans Road north westwards to its junction with Chequers Lane, a distance of approximately 1257m.
An alternative route will be via A405 (St Albans Road/North Orbital Road), the A405 North Orbital Road/M25 (junction 21a) roundabout, A405 (North Orbital Road/St Albans Road), Horseshoe Lane and Woodside Road
or via Woodside Road, A405 St Albans Road and High Elms Lane.
2. that length of Valley Rise, Watford from its junction with Sheepcot Lane north eastwards, south eastwards and north 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 9 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 Roads.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Darren Barr tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF OLD UXBRIDGE ROAD, WEST HYDE) ORDER NO.2 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 Old Uxbridge Road, West Hyde from its junction with Chalfont Lane north westwards, north eastwards and north westwards to its junction with Woodland Road, a distance of approximately 694m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Chalfont Lane, A412 Denham Way and Old Uxbridge Road.
The Order is needed because sewer cleaning 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 Sophie Singleton tel. 07889 056715 at Lanes Group.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON VARIOUS ROADS IN CARPENDERS PARK, ABBOTS LANGLEY, WATFORD, MERIDEN AND BOREHAMWOOD) 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 The Mead, Carpenders Park from its junction with Harrow Way north eastwards to its junction with Foxleys, a distance of approximately 468m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
2. that length of Harrow Way/Delta Gain, Carpenders Park from its junction with Attenborough Close north westwards for a distance of approximately 71m.
An alternative route will be via Harrow Way, B4542 Little Oxhey Lane, A4008 Oxhey Lane, Carpenders Avenue and Delta Gain.
3. that length of Foxleys, Carpenders Park from its junction with Carpenders Avenue south eastwards for a distance of approximately 157m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
4. that length of Trowley Rise, Abbots Langley from its junction with Tibbs Hill Road south westwards to its junction with Popes Road, a distance of approximately 668m.
An alternative route will be via Tibbs Hill Road, High Street, Gallows Hill Lane and Popes Road.
5. that length of Oak Green, Abbots Langley from its junction with Trowley Rise south eastwards for a distance of approximately 32m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
6. that length of Cherry Hollow, Abbots Langley from its junction with Trowley Rise south eastwards for a distance of approximately 32m.
There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.
7. that length of The Gossamers, Watford/Garston Lane, Meriden from its junction with The Turnstones north eastwards, north westwards and south westwards to its junction with Codicote Drive, a distance of approximately 957m.
An alternative route will be via The Gossamers, York Way, Meriden Way, Westlea Avenue, A41 (North Western Avenue Colne Way/North Western Avenue), A412 St Albans Road and Garston Lane.
8. that length of Falcon Way, Watford from its junction with The Gossamers 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.
9. that length of Phillip?ers, Watford from its junction with The Gossamers 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.
10. the road fronting Nos.9-15 The Gossamers, Watford from its junction with The Gossamers 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.
11. the road leading to Nos.89-103 The Gossamers, Watford from its junction with The Gossamers 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.
12. the road leading to Nos.57-71 The Gossamers, Watford from its junction with The Gossamers 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.
13. that length of Butterwick, Watford from its junction with The Gossamers 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.
14. that length of Furzehill Road/Milton Drive, Borehamwood from its junction with Masefield Avenue north westwards, south westwards and north westwards to its junction with Tennison Avenue, a distance of approximately 230m.
An alternative route will be via Furzehill Road, Lullington Garth, Masefield Avenue, Vale Avenue and Tennison Avenue
or via Furzehill Road and Tennison Avenue.
15. that length of Milton Drive, Borehamwood from its northernmost junction with Furzehill Road south westwards for a distance of approximately 28m.
An alternative route will be via Furzehill Road, Tennison Avenue and Milton Drive.
16. that length of Tennison Avenue, Borehamwood from its junction with Furzehill Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 104m.
An alternative route will be via Furzehill Road, Lullington Garth, Masefield Avenue, Vale Avenue and Tennison Avenue.
17. that length of Milton Drive, Borehamwood from a point in line with the north eastern boundary of No.8 Milton Drive north eastwards for a distance of approximately 28m.
An alternative route will be via Milton Drive, Vale Avenue, Tennison Avenue and Milton Drive
or via Milton Drive, Vale Avenue, Masefield Avenue, Lullington Garth, Furzehill Road and Milton Drive.
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 Order, please contact Adrian Redrup tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THE FOOTPATH FRONTING NOS.1-12 BARKSTONE PATH, BOREHAMWOOD) 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 the footpath fronting Nos.1-12 Barkstone Path, Borehamwood from a point in line with the northern boundary of No.8 Barkstone Path north eastwards for a distance of approximately 20m (“the Footpath”).
An alternative route will be via the footpath fronting Nos.1-12 Barkstone Path, the footpath situated on the south side of No.1 Barkstone Path, the footway situated on the west side of Thirsk Road and the footpath fronting Nos.1-12 Barkstone Path.
The Order is needed because utility connection works are proposed to be executed on or near the 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 Footpath.
If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Liam Moore tel. 01449490865 at TBF Traffic.
(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF FIR TREE HILL, CHANDLERS CROSS) 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 Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross from its junction with Redhall Lane north eastwards to its junction with Grove Mill Lane, a distance of approximately 1170m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Redhall Lane, Sarratt Road, The Green, Baldwins Lane, A412 Rickmansworth Road, A411 Hempstead Road, A41 (Hempstead Road/Watford Road) and Langleybury Lane.
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 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 Morgan Jenkinson-Graham tel. 03700 500792 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, Hertfordshire.gov.uk
23 October 2026
Mark Doran, Executive Director,
Growth and Environment,
Farnham House, Stevenage,
Herts SG1 2ST
Hertfordshire
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From
23-Oct-2026
To
13-Nov-2026
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