Hertfordshire County Council has issued several temporary traffic orders affecting various roads across the county, as detailed in a recent public notice. These orders, made under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, are necessary to facilitate essential works and will be in effect from December 2024 through January 2025, with each order lasting up to 18 months.

Road Closures and Restrictions:

1. B1037 Stevenage Road, Walkern: Closure for utility pole replacement from 16 December 2024. Alternative routes include B1037, A507, B656, B197, A505, A602, A1072, A1155.
2. Bury Lane, Datchworth: Closure for utility service connection works starting 14 January 2025. Alternative routes via Hawkins Hall Lane and surrounding roads.
3. Hadham Road, Standon: Closure for utility service works from 16 January 2025. Alternative routes include Bromley Lane and A120.
4. A10 Northbound Slip Road, Ware: Closure for roadworks beginning 13 January 2025. Alternative routes via A10 Wadesmill Bypass and A1170.
5. Tewin Hill, Tewin: Closure for roadworks starting 9 January 2025. Alternative routes via Upper Green and Bramfield Road.
6. Gore Lane, Barwick: Closure and waiting restrictions for roadworks from 13 January 2025. Alternative routes via Ermine Street and surrounding roads.
7. Benington Road, Walkern: Closure for utility pole replacement from 15 January 2025. Alternative routes include Benington Road and Gresley Way.
8. The Ford, Little Hadham: Closure and waiting restrictions for roadworks starting 16 December 2024. Alternative routes via The Ash and A120.
9. Various Roads in Puckeridge: Traffic management measures including closures and weight restriction suspensions from 16 December 2024.
10. Eastfield Road, Waltham Cross: Closure for utility cover replacement from 18 December 2024. Alternative route via Southfield Road.
11. Various Roads in Broxbourne, Braughing and Ware: Closures for roadworks starting 16 December 2024.
12. Walkern Road, Watton at Stone: Temporary speed restriction of 40mph due to construction works from 16 December 2024.
13. Owles Lane, Buntingford: Closure for utility service works starting 14 January 2025 with no alternative route available.

Residents and commuters are advised to follow the indicated alternative routes during these periods to minimise disruption. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities listed in the notice.

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