Introduction to Road Closures in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council has announced a series of temporary road closures and waiting restrictions set to commence from January 2025. These measures are necessary to facilitate utility service works across various locations, ensuring essential maintenance and upgrades are carried out efficiently. The orders will be effective for up to 18 months, with specific timings indicated by signage on-site.

Detailed Breakdown of Each Closure

1. Hebing End, Benington
   • Closure Details: From Whempstead Road junction northeastwards for approximately 137m.
   • Alternative Route: No alternative route available; access maintained where possible.
   • Contact: Tom Cowan at Circet UK (07788 828 636).
2. Little Berkhamsted Lane, Little Berkhamsted
   • Closure Details: From the eastern boundary of No.18 southwestwards for approximately 30m.
   • Alternative Route: Via Robins Nest Hill, B158, Cucumber Lane, and Berkhamsted Lane.
   • Contact: Shaun Whitfield at TBF Traffic (01449 490 865).
3. Church Lane, Hunsdon and A10 Great Cambridge Road Slip Road, Cheshunt
   • Closure Details: Church Lane from A414 Eastwick Road to Hunsdonbury Lane; A10 slip road from northbound carriageway to College Road.
   • Alternative Routes: Via A414, A1170, B1004, B180 for Church Lane; A10 and A1170 for the slip road.
   • Contact: Rajesh Goutam at Ringway (07912 541 951).
4. Station Road, Westmill
   • Closure Details: From A10 junction southwestwards to C16 junction for approximately 494m.
   • Alternative Route: Via Mentley Lane West and C16.
   • Contact: Carl Leggett at Ringway (0300 123 4047).
5. B1368 (Hay Street/Green End), Braughing
   • Closure Details: From C32 junction southeastwards to Hull Lane for approximately 1068m.
   • Alternative Route: Via B1368, B1038, A10.
   • Contact: Diana Shlyapnikova at Sunbelt Rentals Ltd (0370 050 0792).
6. Bus/Cycle Lane on B176 High Street, Waltham Cross
   • Closure Details: From Trinity Lane southeastwards for approximately 238m.
   • Alternative Route: Via B176 High Street.
   • Contact: Clare Carlyle at Kelly Traffic Management (02476 642 812).
7. Tewin Hill, Tewin
   • Closure Details: From Upper Green to Bramfield Road for approximately 1750m.
   • Alternative Route: Via Orchard Road and Burnham Green Road.
   • Contact: Carl Leggett at Ringway (0300 123 4047).
8. Benington Road, Walkern
   • Closure Details: From Walkern Road northwards for approximately 300m.
   • Alternative Route: Via Broadwater Lane and Gresley Way.
   • Contact: Kyle Basson at Road Traffic Management Ltd (01634 966 884).
9. Bury Lane, Datchworth
   • Closure Details: From Brookbridge Lane northwestwards to Raffin Green Lane for approximately 298m.
   • Alternative Route: Via Hawkins Hall Lane and Watton Road.
   • Contact: Jason Fernandes at Sunbelt Rentals (03700 500 792).
10. Hadham Road, Standon
    • Closure Details: From Bromley Lane southwestwards for approximately 931m.
    • Alternative Route: Via Bromley Lane and Standon Road.
    • Contact: Mark Beazley at Sunbelt Rentals (0370 050 0792).
11. A10 Northbound Slip Road onto Cambridge Road/A1170 Roundabout, Ware
    • Closure Details: From Wadesmill Bypass to roundabout for approximately 249m.
    • Alternative Route: Via A120 Standon Hill roundabout.
    • Contact: Tim Pearce at Ringway (0300 123 4047).
12. Owles Lane, Buntingford
    • Closure Details: From western boundary of No.2 northeastwards for approximately 114m.
    • Alternative Route: No alternative route available; access maintained where possible.
    • Contact: Toni England at Bethmar Ltd (07983 470 007).
13. Gore Lane, Barwick
    • Closure Details & Restrictions: From Ermine Street southeastwards to Barwick Road for approximately 1700m; no waiting allowed during works.
    • Alternative Route: Via Ermine Street and Kettle Green Lane.
    • Contact: Raj Goutam at Ringway (0300 123 4047).

Impact of These Closures

The planned closures are crucial for maintaining infrastructure integrity but may cause temporary inconvenience due to detours and restricted access. Residents are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

Anticipated Questions

• How can one view these orders? Orders can be inspected at County Hall in Hertford during business hours.
• What actions can local residents take if they have concerns? Residents can contact the relevant authorities listed above with any queries or concerns.

For further details on these notices, please visit the Public Notice Portal.