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.
Roads around Chigwell Road tip
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.
Dover Road, Wanstead
41 Dover Road, Wanstead, E12 5DZ, Wanstead Park Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Cappagh Contractors Ltd.
Excavation to repair damage chamber.
Start 5 February 2026 End 11 February 2026.
Mill Lane
Mill Lane, Outside number 35, IG8 0UQ, Monkhams Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Cadent Gas Ltd
Emergency Gas escape works.
Start 29 January 2026 End 11 February 2026.
Park Road, Wanstead
Thames Water.
Emergency Water leak repairs.
Start 3 February 2026, End 9 February 2026.
Gaynes Hill Road, Chigwell Road
Gaynes Hill Road jw Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8AA, Bridge Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Thames Water.
Emergency Water works.
Start 4 February 2026, End 13 February 2026.
Harvey Road J/W Ilford Lane
Harvey Road jw Ilford Lane, IG1 2NJ, Loxford Ward, Planned Road Closure
Essex & Suffolk Water.
New water connection.
Start 9 February 2026, End 13 February 2026.
Empress Avenue
13 Empress Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 9DZ, Churchfields Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Thames Water.
Service pipe relay works.
Start 4 February 2026, End 10 February 2026.
Saltash Road
Cadent Gas have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on the entire length of Saltash Road.
Start 9 February 2026, End 1 March 2026.
Madeira Grove, Woodford Green
Madeira Grove Opposite number 7, Woodford Green, IG8 7QH, Bridge Ward, Planned Road Closure
Chevron Traffic Management.
Cherry picker operation.
Start 7 February 2026 at 22:00hrs, End 8 February 2026 at 05:00hrs.
West Grove, Woodford Green
69 West Grove, Woodford Green, IG8 7NR, Bridge Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Thames Water.
Service pipe relay works.
Start 2 February 2026, End 6 February 2026.
Belgrave Road, Ilford
90 Belgrave Road, Ilford, IG1 3AL, Valentines Ward
Planned road closure - new water connection
Thames Water
The closure is due to start on 9 February 2026 and ends 13 February 2026.
High Road , Ilford
Connaught Road at side of 378 High Road, IG1 1QN, Ilford Town Ward,
Emergency road closure - service pipe relay works
Essex Water
The closure is due to start on 27 January 2026 and ends 5 February 2026.
Sunnyside Road JW Grange Road,Ilford
Sunnyside Road jw Grange Road, Ilford, IG1 1HD, Clementswood Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Cadent Gas Ltd.
Emergency Gas escape works.
Start 28 January 2026 End 10 February 2026.
Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green
Snakes Lane East, opposite number 278, IG8 7JL, Woodford Green
Footway closure - removal of brick wall and metal fencing.
MZ Contracts Ltd
The closure is due to start on 2 February 2026 and ends 8 March 2026.
Meldrum Road and Budoch Drive
Cadent Gas Limited have proposed to close, Meldrum Road and Budoch Drive at their junction with Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, due to gas mains replacement works in the carriageway.
The closure is due to start on Monday 5 January 2026 and ends on Tuesday 10 February 2026. Access to residents will be maintained at all times.
