Roadworks and closures

Due to an emergency repair to a gas escape, TMO Highways on behalf of Cadent Gas Ltd have closed Shenfield Road outside number 9b, Woodford Green.

The closure started today, Thursday 16 January 2025 and will end on Thursday 23 January 2025 .

Due to defect remedial reinstatement works, Thames Water have proposed to close, Higham Road at its junction with Broom Hill Road, Woodford Green.

The works are due to commence on Tuesday 28  January 2025 and will end on Thursday 30 January 2025.

Thames Water have closed, Empress Avenue,  Woodford Green, outside number 60, due to an emergency service pipe works in the carriageway.

The works commenced on Wednesday 15 January 2025 and are expected to be completed on Tuesday 21 January 2025.

TMO Highways on behalf of Cadent Gas Ltd have closed Waremead Road, at its junction with Cranbrook Road, Ilford, due to an emergency repair to a gas escape.

The closure started today, Friday 17 January 2025 and ends on Friday 24  January 2025.

Thames Water have closed Kingfisher Avenue, outside number 45, Wanstead, due to an emergency service pipe works in the footway and carriageway.

The works commenced today, Wednesday 15 January 2025 and are expected to be completed on Tuesday 21 January 2025.

Thames Water have closed New North Road, outside number 362, Ilford, due to an emergency repairs to a burst water mains in the carriageway.

The works commenced today, Tuesday 14 January 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Monday 20 January 2025. 

Due to an installation of duct, BRUM Utility Services Ltd on behalf of UKPN will be closing Keswick Gardens, from the junction of Woodford Avenue to the junction of Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford.

The closure will commence on Monday 20 January 2025 and ends on Saturday 8 February 2025. 

Due to a new gas connection ,  Cadent Gas Ltd have proposed to close West Grove outside numbers 29A,  Woodford Green.

The works are due to commence on Saturday 25  January 2025 and will end on Tuesday 28 January 2025.

Kenson Highways  have closed Norfolk Road, due to planned resurfacing  work on the Footway .

The closure started today, Monday 6 January 2025 and ends on Monday 10 March 2025.

Kenson Highways  have closed Pembroke  Road, due to planned resurfacing  work on the Footway .

The closure started today, Monday 6 January 2025 and ends on Monday 10 March 2025.

Kenson Highways  intends to carry out  planned  Highways maintenance works in High Road, Ilford, from outside From outside  of  Greggs to Junction With Hainault Street , due to  resurfacing  work on the Footway .

The closure started today, Monday 20 January 2025 and ends on Friday 31 March 2025.

Due to an installation of duct, BRUM Utility Services Ltd on behalf of UKPN will be closing Keswick Gardens, from the junction of Woodford Avenue to the junction of Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford.

The closure will commence on Monday 20 January 2025 and ends on Saturday 8 February 2025. 

Due to public safety to facilitate a safe and controlled construction of new apartments at Sylvan Road, Forge UK Homes Ltd, have proposed to close the footway outside number 8 Sylvan Road, Wanstead.      

The closure will come into operation on Monday 15 July 2024 and ends on Monday 20 January 2025.

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.