Roadworks and closures
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Broadmead Road, Woodford
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.
Mortlake Road jw South Park Drive
Mortlake Road jw South Park Drive, Ilford, Mayfield Ward, Road Closure.
Road Closure.
Cadent Gas Ltd.
Gas main replacement works.
Start 25 May 2026, End 8 June 2026 (Mortlake Road)
Water Lane from jw South Park Drive to jw Parkway
Water Lane from jw South Park Drive to jw Parkway, Mayfield Ward,
Road Closure.
Cadent Gas Ltd.
Gas main replacement works.
Start 25 May 2026, End 23 June 2026 (Water Lane)
Park Avenue, Ilford
Due to a new gas connection works, Cadent Gas Ltd will be closing Park Avenue, Ilford, outside numbers 20-22 and allow 2-way traffic to access residents. The No Entry restriction at the junction of Cranbrook Road is hereby suspended to allow a two-way traffic.
The works will commence on, Monday 1 June 2026 and are expected to be completed on Monday 8 June 2026.
Castleton Road
Castleton Road, IG3 9QS, Goodmayes Ward, Planned Road Closure
GTM Ltd.
Crane Operation.
Start 28 May 2026, End 29 May 2026.
Fernie Close, between Manford Way and Hursley Road
Fernie Close, between Manford Way and Hursley Road, IG7 4DH, Chigwell, Hainault Ward.
Paragon Traffic Management Ltd
Telecommunication Works.
Start 1 June 2026 End 10 June 2026 (Footway)
Start 6 June 2026 End 6 June 2026 (Carriageway)
Whilst the prohibition remains in force displaced traffic will be diverted via local diversion signs.
Woodford New Road
Woodford New Road, outside Woodford Motor Co Ltd, IG8 9DX, Churchfields Ward.
Thames Water Ltd
New connection Works.
Start 1 June 2026 End 5 June 2026
Whilst the prohibition remains in force displaced traffic will be diverted via local diversion signs.
Greenwood Gardens
37A Greenwood Gardens, IG6 2NE, Fairlop Ward, Planned Road Closure
Thames Water.
New water connection.
Start 26 May 2026, End 30 May 2026.
Grange Road
Grange Road from jw Ilford Lane to jw Sunnyside Road, Ilford, Clementswood Ward
Road Closure
Cadent Gas Ltd.
Gas main replacement works.
Start 18 May 2026, End 22 June 2026
Chestnut Walk, Woodford Green
22-24 Chestnut Walk, Woodford Green, IG8 0SL, Monkhams Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Thames Water.
Boundary Box Exchange.
Start 27 May 2026, End 2 June 2026.
Monkham’s Drive jw Monkham’s Lane
Monkham’s Drive jw Monkham’s Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0LD, Monkhams Ward, Planned Road Closure
Ferns TM Ltd.
Remedial Works.
Start 1 June 2026, End 5 June 2026.
