Waltham Forest - Temporary Road Closures Due To Lead Pipe Replacement Works

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST (LBWF)
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14(1) - The Waltham Forest (Lead Pipe Replacement Works) (E4 And IG8 Roads) (Temporary Measures) (No. 1) Order 2026

1. THE COUNCIL OF THE LBWF HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it intends to make an Order to enable lead pipe replacement works by M Group on behalf of Thames Water, to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner in various roads within the E4 and IG8 regions.

2. The general effect of the Order would be, only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed, to prohibit vehicles from entering, proceeding, waiting or loading for any purpose, at any time and as necessary, in the roads mentioned in the Schedule to this Notice.

3. Where applicable, whilst works are being carried out and only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed any one-way working in any roads mentioned in the Schedule to this Notice would be converted to two-way working.

4. Any designated controlled parking spaces situated in the roads affected by any of the measures set out above will be suspended.

5. Vehicular access to properties affected by these temporary measures will be maintained wherever possible, subject to the extent and operation of the closures.

6. Whilst the prohibitions, or as the case may be, suspensions referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 above remain in force, advance warning signage and alternative routes for traffic shall be in place.

7. The Order would come into operation on 16th November 2026 and would be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works are completed, whichever is the sooner. (Ref: - TT37(26)).

Note: The works are expected to be completed within 12 months. The Order has been extended to allow for any unforeseen constraints and contingencies.

SCHEDULE

E4 Roads
Abbotts Crescent, Balliol Avenue, Beech Hall Crescent, Betoyne Avenue, Blackthorne Drive, Church Avenue, Clivedon Road, Coolgardie Avenue, East View, Gordon Avenue, Handsworth Avenue, Larkshall Crescent, Manor Way, Nightingale Avenue, Preston Avenue, Richmond Avenue, Richmond Crescent, Studley Avenue, Sunnydene Avenue, The Bramblings

IG8 Roads
Forest Drive, Frinton Drive, Galeborough Avenue, Keynsham Avenue, Lichfield Road, Oak Hill, Oak Hill Close, Oak Hill Crescent, Sky Peals Road, Wood Lane.

The Waltham Forest (Lead Pipe Replacement Works) (Beech Hall Road E4) (Temporary Measures) (No. 1) Order 2026

1. THE COUNCIL OF THE LBWF HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it intends to make an Order to enable lead pipe replacement works by M Group on behalf of Thames Water, to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner in Beech Hall Road E4.

2. The general effect of the Order would be, only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed, to prohibit vehicles from entering, proceeding, waiting or loading for any purpose, at any time and as necessary, in Beech Hall Road in its entirety.

3. Any designated controlled parking spaces situated in the road will also be suspended.

4. Vehicular access to properties affected by these temporary measures will be maintained wherever possible, subject to the extent and operation of the closure.

5. The Order would come into operation on 16th November 2026 and would be valid for a maximum period of 6 months or until the works are completed, whichever is the sooner. (Ref: - TT38(26)).

Note: The works are expected to be completed within 3 months. The Order has been extended to allow for any unforeseen constraints and contingencies.

Whilst the prohibitions, or as the case may be, suspensions referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 above remain in force, advance warning signage and alternative routes for traffic shall be in place.

Vehicles waiting or loading in contravention of this Order may be removed.

The restrictions mentioned above would not apply in relation to any vehicle being used:
(a) in connection with the said works; or
(b) for ambulance, fire brigade or police purposes (if the works allow).

Note: These works would not be carried out simultaneously in all roads but in a sequence as directed by the Council. Signage placed in advance of any works in the below-mentioned roads would give more specific details on the exact dates of the effects and of any temporary traffic management as necessary.

Mr. Emdad Ahmed Corporate Director Of Highways And Parking,
Traffic Orders, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS
Dated 5th November 2026