Roadworks and closures

Thames Water have closed, Penhurst Road, at its junction with Brunswick Gardens, Ilford, due to an emergency service pipe works in the footway and carriageway.

The works commenced today, Tuesday 25 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on Monday 1 July 2024. 

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on Glebelands Avenue at the junction of Lynn Road. The works commence on Monday 24 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Thursday 11 July 2024.

Cadent have commenced Mains Replacement Works on Lowbrook Road from the junction of Natal Road to the junction of St Lukes Avenue. The works commenced Wednesday 19 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Friday 19 July 2024.

Kensons Highways have commenced planned Highways Maintenance works  on Lodge Hill. The works commenced Wednesday 19 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Friday 19 July 2024.

Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water have proposed to close The Broadway outside numbers 15-21, Woodford Green, due to a manhole cover replacement in the carriageway.

The works will commence on, Monday 1 July 2024 and are expected to be completed on, the same day. 

Cadent have commenced Mains Replacement Works on Lowbrook Road from the junction of Natal Road to the junction of St Lukes Avenue. The works commenced Wednesday 19 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Friday 19 July 2024.

Due to gas main replacement works, Cadent Gas have proposed to close, Mayville Road at its junction with Lowbrook Road, Ilford.

The works are due to commence on Tuesday 11 June 2024 and ends on Tuesday 16 July 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works from 29 Uphall Road to the junction of Fairfield Road. The works commence on Thursday 30 May 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Tuesday 2  July 2024.

TFL have proposed to commence Repair Works on Churchfields at the rail bridge. The works commence on Monday 10 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Friday 28 June 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on the entire length of Cheyne Avenue. The works commence on Monday 10 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Monday 8 July 2024.

Due to Telecoms Maintenance and upgrades, Clearview services group have proposed to close, Shepherds Close with a lane closure on Eastern Avenue, Romford.  

 The works are due to commence on Monday 1July 2024 and ends on Thursday 4 July 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on the entire length of Brookside. The works commence on Monday 10 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Friday 5 July 2024.

Cadent have commenced Mains Replacement Works on Denham Drive from the junction of Springfield Drive to the junction of Otley Drive. The works commenced Tuesday 4 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Tuesday 2 July 2024.

Due to a new water connection on Cranbrook Road, Entex Projects Ltd have proposed to close  the footway between Little Gearies and Kenwood Gardens, opposite Redbridge Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Ilford.  

The closure is due to commence on, Monday 1 July 2024 and are expected to be completed on, Wednesday 3 July 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works outside 61a to 643 Springfield Drive. The works commence Monday 17 June 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Thursday 25 July 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on the entire length of Cheyne Avenue. The works commence Thursday 4 July 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Friday 23 August 2024.

Broadmead Road was closed to traffic in July due to significant structural defects reported following an inspection of the bridge. As soon as the defects were discovered, the road was closed immediately to prevent potential loss of life or serious injury.

Following the closure, we have commissioned more detailed surveys to establish the extent of the structural issues and the next steps available to reopen the road. 

Unfortunately, the size and location of the structure over the Central Line track means multiple detailed technical surveys are required to establish both the condition of the bridge and potential resolutions; these surveys must be conducted with the support of Transport for London (TfL). 

The location of the bridge also means the time period engineers can conduct essential survey work consists of approximately 1.5 hours per night when the train track is not in use. We are working closely with TfL to speed up this survey work where possible.

We are working closely with Transport for London (TfL) to speed up this survey work where possible. To reopen Broadmead Road will require extensive construction work and is expected to take a significant amount of time. At this stage, we are continuing survey work to establish what works are necessary to ensure the bridge section of the road is safe. 

To date, we have undertaken the following actions to determine the condition of the bridge section of Broadmead Road:

• An initial inspection of the bridge which found significant structural defects that warranted an immediate closure to prevent potential injury and loss of life.
• A hammer tap survey which confirmed significant structural issues.
• Further hammer tap surveys have been organised for other parts of the bridge.
• A principal inspection is being organised. Following this survey, an options report will be shared with the Highways Team outlining what work needs to be completed to make the bridge safe. 
• A Section 41 notice has been issued and posted at sites under the bridge, warning people parking or otherwise using space under the bridge to vacate the area, which will then be fenced off to keep the site secure. This is for safety reasons, as the area is at risk of falling debris, and to allow further inspections and any works to take place. 
• Safety inspections have been undertaken at all other similar structures across Redbridge to determine if they are at risk. 

To alleviate traffic disruption, we will:

• Continue to monitor traffic on Broadmead Road and request TfL continually review the traffic signals before the bridge section of the road. 
• Install additional signs around Broadmead Road to update users. 
• Review pausing the progress of any major roadworks along main roads in the area under council control to prevent further traffic disruption. Works on the A406 fall outside of the council’s control. 
• Continue to support TfL in diverting buses around the road closure.
• Continue to support Essex County Council to alleviate traffic around the Station Way bridge near Roding Valley Station, which falls under their jurisdiction.

Chigwell Road reuse and recycling centre is reopening for essential use. 

Roads around the area are expected to experience heavier traffic than usual due to potential queues to access the tip.

Roads that will likely be affected:

• Chigwell Road
• Maybank Road
• St Barnabas Road
• Latchet Road
• Broadmead Road
• Waverley Road

There will be no right turn for northbound traffic from Charlie Browns Roundabout.