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Hertfordshire - Multiple Traffic Notices

SG12•Published 05/11/26
Hertfordshire Mercury • 

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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL:

(TEMPORARY CLOSING AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON VARIOUS ROADS IN HODDESDON, WORMLEY, CHESHUNT AND HERTFORD) 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 Whitehands Close, Hoddesdon from its junction with Langton Road south westwards, clockwise 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.

2. that length of Cozens Lane West, Wormley from its junction with A1170 High Road north eastwards and north westwards to its junction with Hoddesdon Restricted Byway No.040, a distance of approximately 228m.

There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

3. that length of Bury Green Road, Cheshunt from its junction with Dark Lane south westwards, south eastwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 263m.

There is no alternative route available, but access will be maintained wherever possible throughout the duration of the works.

4. that length of Dimsdale Street, Hertford from its northernmost junction with B158 Cowbridge south westwards, south eastwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 166m.

An alternative route will be via B158 Cowbridge.

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

The Order will come into effect from 23 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 Chris Stubbs tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF TOWN LANE, BENINGTON) 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 Town Lane, Benington from its junction with Three Stiles north westwards to its junction with Church Green, a distance of approximately 257m (“the Road”), except for access.

An alternative route will be via Town Lane, Whempstead Road, Whempstead Lane, Munden Road, C16 Munden Road, Mentley Lane, C14 (unnamed road), Moor Green Road, C14 (unnamed road), B1037 (White Hill/High Street), High Street, Benington Road, Walkern Road and Church Green.

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 23 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 Morgan Jenkinson-Graham tel. 0370 050 0792 at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN BRICKENDON, HERTFORD, CHESHUNT AND BUNTINGFORD) 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 Brickendon Road, Brickendon/Hertford from its junction with Pembridge Lane north eastwards, north westwards, north eastwards and north westwards to its junction with B158 Horns Mill Road, a distance of approximately 4001m.

An alternative route will be via Brickendon Lane, Pembridge Lane, White Stubbs Lane, C54 (unnamed road), Church Road, Robins Nest Hill, B158 (Lower Hatfield Road/Horns Mill Road) and Brickendon Lane. 2. that length of Brickendon Lane Service Road, Brickendon from its junction with Horns Mill Road south eastwards for its entire length.

An alternative route will be via Horns Mill Road, Cecil Road and Purkiss Road.

3. that length of Hatton Road, Cheshunt from its junction with Church Lane south westwards and south eastwards to its junction with Blindmans Lane, a distance of approximately 228m.

An alternative route will be via Church Lane, B176 High Street and Blindmans Lane.

4. the road fronting Nos.9-19 Snells Mead, Buntingford from its junction with Snells Mead 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.

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

The Order will come into effect from 25 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 Roads.

If you have any queries about the proposed Order please contact Carl Leggett tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ST MARY’S LANE, HERTINGFORDBURY) 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 St Mary’s Lane, Hertingfordbury from the access road leading to ‘Bayfordbury Park Farm’ north westwards and north eastwards for a distance of approximately 264m (“the Road”), except for access.

An alternative route will be via St Mary’s Lane, Hertingfordbury Road, The Old Coach Road, Cole Green, Station Road, Letty Green, Station Road, B158 Lower Hatfield Road and St Mary’s 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 24 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 Morrisons Telecoms Ltd.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF CHURCH LANE, HUNSDON) 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 Church Lane, Hunsdon from its junction with A414 Eastwick Road north eastwards, north westwards, north eastwards and north westwards to its junction with Hunsdon Public Footpath No.001, a distance of approximately 980m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via A414 Eastwick Road, B181 Roydon Road, B180 (Hunsdon Road/Stanstead Road/High Street), Acorn Street and Church Lane.

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

The Order will come into effect from 23 November 2026 and will be valid for a period of 18 months. The works are scheduled to take 6 months 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 Jake Darvall tel. 07384 184041 at MV Kelly Ltd.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF C32 (UNNAMED ROAD), BRAUGHING) 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 C32 (unnamed road), Braughing from its junction with A10 (unnamed road) north eastwards, south eastwards and north eastwards to its junction with Braughing Public Footpath No.001, a distance of approximately 836m (“the Road”), except for access.

An alternative route will be via A10 (unnamed road), B1368 (Buntingford Road/Wickham Hill/Station Road/Green End/Hay Street) and C32 (unnamed 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 25 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 Morgan Jenkinson-Graham tel. 03700 500 792 at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF MARKET STREET/RAILWAY STREET, HERTFORD) 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 Market Street/Railway Street, Hertford from its junction with Fore Street north westwards and north eastwards to its junction with Bircherley Street, a distance of approximately 156m (“the length of Roads”).

An alternative route will be via Fore Street and Railway Street or via Railway Street, South Street, Fore Street, Market Place and Salisbury Square.

The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the length of 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 7 days to complete and will only take effect on the days and times indicated by signs on or near the length of Roads.

If you have any queries about the Order, please contact Michael Maxwell tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF LAMMAS ROAD, WATTON AT STONE AND TANFIELD CLOSE, CHESHUNT) 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 Lammas Road, Watton at Stone from its junction with Walkern Road 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.

2. that length of Tanfield Close, Cheshunt from its junction with Spicersfield south eastwards, south westwards and south eastwards for a distance of approximately 97m.

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 7 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 Carl Leggett tel. 0300 123 3047 at Ringway.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF LORD STREET, HODDESDON) ORDER NO.3 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 Lord Street, Hoddesdon from a point 115m south west of its junction with Sedgwick Grove north westwards and south westwards to its junction with Sedgwick Grove, a distance of approximately 115m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via Lord Street, Taverners Way, Pauls Lane, Amwell Street, A1170 Amwell Street, B1197 (Hertford Road/ London Road), A414 London Road, Mangrove Road, Mangrove Lane, Goose Green Lord Street and Lord Street.

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 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 Emma Grace tel. 01376 314961 at TriConnex Ltd.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF LAMPITS, HODDESDON) 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 Lampits, Hoddesdon from its junction with A1170 Charlton Way south eastwards to its junction with Rivermead, a distance of approximately 30m (“the Road”).

An alternative route will be via A1170 Charlton Way and Lampits. The Order is needed because utility 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 Rainey Sandersier tel. 01954 770 943 at John Henry Group.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF HERTINGFORDBURY ROAD, HERTFORD) 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 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford from its junction with St Mary’s Lane north westwards for a distance of approximately 70m (“the Road”), except for access.

An alternative route will be via Hertingfordbury Road, A414 Cole Green Bypass and Hertingfordbury 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 11 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 Order, please contact Mollie Higgins tel. 07944 625 140 at Morrison Telecom Ltd.

(TEMPORARY CLOSING OF 3U151 (UNNAMED ROAD), WARESIDE) 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 3U151 (unnamed road), Wareside from its junction with Wareside Public Bridleway No.064 south eastwards for a distance of approximately 60m (“the Road”), except for access.

An alternative route will be via 3U151 (unnamed road), Cold Christmas Lane, Kettle Green Lane, B1004 (Widford Road/Medcalf Hill/High Road/Ware Road), C41 (unnamed road), Fanhams Hall Road and 3U151 (unnamed 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 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 Order, please contact  Edward Seaward tel. 01634 963355 at Road Traffic Management Ltd.

THE HERTFORDSHIRE (VARIOUS ROADS, BUNTINGFORD) (20 MPH LIMIT) ORDER 2026
THE HERTFORDSHIRE (BALDOCK ROAD, BUNTINGFORD) (30 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2026
THE HERTFORDSHIRE (ERMINE STREET, OWLES LANE AND WYDDIAL ROAD, BUNTINGFORD) (40 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2026 
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING NOTICE (BOWLING GREEN LANE, BUNTINGFORD) 2026

NOTICE is given that the Hertfordshire County Council in order to improve road safety proposes under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to introduce new speed limit restrictions in parts of Buntingford as specified in Schedules 1, 2 and 3 to this Notice.

It is also proposed under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to construct a zebra pedestrian crossing facility on that length of Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford as specified in Schedule 4 to this Notice.

Documents giving more detailed particulars of the proposals may be viewed from 5 November 2026 during office hours, at Main Reception, Farnham House, Stevenage, or on-line at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/trafficorders by selecting East Herts and looking at Ref: EH01526.

General enquiries relating to the proposals should be referred to the Highways Engineer concerned Robert Sadler tel: 0300 123 4047 or robert.sadler@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

Objections or other representations to the proposals should be made in writing to tro.team@hertfordshire.gov.uk or TRO Services Team, Postal Point (CHO242), Farnham House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG1 2ST by 26 November 2026 stating the grounds on which they are made.

SCHEDULE 1: 20 mph limit – those lengths of road listed below and as set out in the Order and scheme plans – lengths of Abrahams Drive, Aldridge Way, Ansell Close, Applewood, Archers, Aspenden Road, Aylotts Close, Baker Drive, Baldock Road, Barleycroft, Bishop Way, Borsberry Way, Bowlers Mead, Bowling Green Lane, Bridewell Close, Bridge End, Bridgefoot, Byatt Gardens, Campbell Close, Chapel End, Chequers Close, Church Street, Clayton Drive, Cornes Gardens, Coxall Lane, Cranville Way, Crouch Gardens, Darton Way, Deacons Place, Dellow Close, Dixon Place, Downhall Ley, Dray Gardens, Ermine Street, Fairfield, Freman Drive, Gallon Drive, Garden Road, Gilby Row, Greenways, Hare Street Road, Hayden Road, Hensby Avenue, High Street, Honey Lane, Howard Lane, Hummerston Close, Hurry Close, Impleton Grove, Knights Close, Layston Meadow, London Road, Longmead, Luynes Rise, Mayes Drive, Maylon Close, Market Hill, Meadow View, Meetinghouse Lane, Mildren Close, Mileham Drive, Miles Way, Mill Close, Monks Walk, Neale Drive, Norfolk Road, Norris Way, Nut Slip, Oak End, Olvega Drive, Owles Lane, Paddock Road, Peasmead, Pegram Drive, Phillips Way, Pinnock Close, Pipkin Drive, Plashes Drive, Porters Close, Rayment Close, Rib Way, River Green, Riverside, Seymour Road, Sharp Drive, Skipps Meadow, Smith Way, Snells Mead, Spencer Close, Station Road, Sunny Hill, The Causeway, The Pyghtle, The Tannery, Union Terrace, Vicarage Road, Warboys Close, Whitby Close, White Hart Close, Williams Close, Woodcock Close, Woods Way and Wyddial Road.
SCHEDULE 2: 30 mph speed limit – that length of road listed below and as set out in the Order and scheme plan – part of Baldock Road.
SCHEDULE 3: 40 mph speed limit – those lengths of road listed below and as set out in the Order and scheme plan – parts of Ermine Street, Owles Lane and Wyddial Road.

SCHEDULE 4: Zebra pedestrian crossing facility – that section of road listed below and as set out in the scheme plan – part of Bowling Green Lane – centred on a point 23.3 metres south east of a point in line with the projected south east kerbline of White Hart Close.

Consulting on this scheme is a statutory duty of the County Council.

Any personal data you provide in responding to this Notice 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

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

5 November 2026

Mark Doran, Executive Director, Growth and Environment, Farnham House, Stevenage Herts SG1 2ST

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