Hertfordshire County Council has announced a series of temporary traffic management measures affecting various roads in Broxbourne and surrounding areas. These measures, set to commence on Monday, December 16, 2024, are part of essential works under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The restrictions will be in place for up to 18 months, although they will only be enforced at specific times as indicated by signage.

Roads Affected and Alternative Routes

1. Woodhouse Lane, Broxbourne: Closed from its junction with White Stubbs Lane to Pembridge Lane. Alternative route via White Stubbs Lane and Pembridge Lane.
2. Gravelly Lane, Braughing: Closed from B1368 Green End to The Street. Alternative route via B1368 Green End, Malting Lane, and The Street.
3. Bowling Road, Ware: Closed from B1004 Star Street to Vicarage Road. Alternative route via B1004 Star Street, Cross Street, and Vicarage Road.
4. B1037 Stevenage Road, Walkern: Closed from a point near the Fairlands Way/Gresley Way roundabout. Alternative route via B1037, A507, B656, B197, A505, A602, A1072, A1155.
5. The Ford, Little Hadham: Closed from The Ash junction southwards. Alternative routes via The Ash, Standon Road, Stortford Road, Hadham Road.
6. Walkern Road, Watton at Stone: Speed restriction of 40mph from Beane Road junction northwards.
7. Station Road, Puckeridge: Closed from South Road to Meadow Walk with temporary suspension of weight restrictions on nearby roads.
8. Eastfield Road, Waltham Cross: Closed from Southfield Road to Northfield Road. Alternative route via Southfield and Northfield Roads.
9. A602 Watton at Stone and Hertford: Various closures and speed restrictions affecting slip roads and bypasses.
10. Cock Lane, Brickendon: Closed from White Stubbs Lane to Brickendon Liberty Public Bridleway No.028.
11. B176 Turners Hill, Cheshunt: Closure of bus/cycle lane for improvement works.
12. B1004 Great Hadham Road, Much Hadham: Closed near Aerodrome Road junction.
13. Friars Road, Braughing: Closed with no alternative route available; access maintained where possible.
14. C41 Babbs Green: Closed from Fanhams Hall Road junction southwards.
15. Wyddial Road, Wyddial/Buntingford: Closed from Vicarage Road to Church Street.
16. Cold Christmas Lane, Thundridge: Closed from Thundridge Public Footpath No.027 to Thundridge Public Bridleway No.016.

These closures are necessary for various construction and utility works aimed at improving infrastructure in the region.

Public Participation

Residents or businesses with concerns about these orders are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities listed in the notice for each specific road closure or restriction.

For further details on these traffic management measures or to view the full public notice, please visit the Public Notice Portal.

These measures reflect Hertfordshire County Council's commitment to maintaining and improving road safety and infrastructure across the county while minimising disruption where possible during essential works.