Explore the latest traffic notices in Hertfordshire as the County Council announces multiple temporary road closures and waiting restrictions across the region. These measures are intended to facilitate essential works and improve road safety.

High Street, Watton at Stone

Hertfordshire County Council plans to temporarily close High Street, Watton at Stone, from its junction with Walkern Road to Ware Road. The closure is necessary for proposed works on or near the road. An alternative route will be available via High Street, A602 Watton at Stone Bypass, and Ware Road. The order will be effective from 4 June 2025 for up to 18 months, with restrictions only active as indicated by signage.

For queries, contact Karl-Daniel Annan at Jacobs/Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4047.

Crabbs Lane, Stocking Pelham

A temporary closure of Crabbs Lane, Stocking Pelham, is scheduled due to utility service works. No alternative route is available; however, access to properties will be maintained where possible. This order will also commence on 4 June 2025 for up to 18 months.

For more information, contact Eileen O’Riordan at Affinity Water on 0345 357 2407 or Andrew Crosby at Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4047.

Crib Street, Ware

Crib Street in Ware will be closed temporarily for utility service works. An alternative route will be provided via Crib Street, Church Street, A1170 (High Street/Baldock Street), The Bourne, and Crib Street. The order starts on 4 June 2025 for up to 18 months.

For details, contact Eileen O’Riordan at Affinity Water or Andrew Crosby at Hertfordshire County Council.

Warren Lane, Braughing

Warren Lane in Braughing will see a temporary closure for utility pole replacement and tree cutting works. Alternative routes include Ford Street and A120 Standon Road. This order is effective from 3 June 2025 for up to 18 months.

Contact Ash Bowers at Circet on 01355 204 311 or Andrew Crosby at Hertfordshire County Council for further information.

Various roads in Hertford Heath, High Cross and Rush Green

Temporary closures are planned for Downfield Road in Hertford Heath, Standon Green End in High Cross, and the access road leading to ‘Rush Green Farm’. These closures are necessary for proposed works and will begin on 3 June 2025 for up to 18 months.

For inquiries, contact Carl Leggett at Ringway on 0300 123 4047.

C95 (Unnamed Road), Levens Green

The unnamed road C95 in Levens Green will be closed temporarily for tarmac installation works. An alternative route is available via Stockalls Lane and other local roads. The order starts on 2 June 2025 for up to 18 months.

Contact Will Jackson at Maydencroft Limited on 07908 706 037 or Saitia Gallimore at Hertfordshire County Council for more details.

East End, Furneux Pelham

East End in Furneux Pelham will face temporary closure and waiting restrictions due to proposed works. An alternative route includes Maggots End and Manuden Road. This order begins on 2 June 2025 for up to 18 months.

For more information, contact Raj Goutam at Ringway on 0300 123 4047.

Footpath near Fleming Close and Smarts Green, Cheshunt

A footpath closure is planned near Fleming Close and Smarts Green in Cheshunt due to proposed works. An alternative pedestrian route is provided via Adamsfield and Longfield Lane footways. This order is effective from 2 June 2025 for up to six months.

Contact Rajesh Goutam at Ringway for further details.

Bucks Alley, Essendon

Bucks Alley in Essendon will be temporarily closed for substation replacement works. An alternative route includes Robins Nest Hill and Church Road. The order starts on 2 June 2025 for up to 18 months.

For inquiries, contact Nicolle Fisher at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd or Saitia Gallimore at Hertfordshire County Council.

Calton Avenue, Hertford

Calton Avenue in Hertford will be closed temporarily due to utility cover replacement works. An alternative route is available via Bentley Road and Windsor Drive. This order begins on 21 May 2025 for up to 18 months.

Contact Ana Lupo at Cappagh or Andrew Crosby at Hertfordshire County Council for more information.

Priory Street, Ware

Priory Street in Ware will face a temporary closure due to utility service connection works. An alternative route includes Baldock Street and Park Road. The order starts on 22 May 2025 for up to 18 months.

For details, contact Shaun Whitfield at TBF Traffic or Andrew Crosby at Hertfordshire County Council.

Gascoyne Way Service Road, Hertford

Gascoyne Way Service Road in Hertford will be closed temporarily for electrical connection works with no alternative route available. Access to properties will be maintained where possible. This order begins on 19 May 2025 for up to 18 months.

Contact Craig Ellis at TBF Traffic or Andrew Crosby at Hertfordshire County Council for further information.

B1038 (Unnamed Road), Buntingford

The unnamed road B1038 in Buntingford will face a temporary closure due to electrical works with an extensive alternative route provided via local roads including A10 Puckeridge Bypass and A120 Standon Hill. This order starts on 21 May 2025 for up to eighteen months.

For inquiries, contact Lynne Riches at TBF Traffic or Saitia Gallimore at Hertfordshire County Council.

Fanhams Hall Road, Ware/Wareside

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