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.
Hainault Road
Hainault Road, About 100m from Hainault Works, RM6 5NF, Hainault Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Essex Water.
Water leak repairs.
Start 23 April 2026, End 01 May 2026.
Southend Road into Maybank Road, South Woodford
Due to HV works on behalf of UKPN, GTM Ltd have proposed to ban the left turn from Southend Road into Maybank Road, South Woodford.
The works are due to commence on Monday 18 May 2026 and will end on Friday 22 May 2026.
Colenso Road jw Benton Road, Ilford
Colenso Road jw Benton Road, Ilford, IG2 7AG, Newbury Ward,
Emergency Roadclosure
Cadent Gas Ltd
Emergency gas escape works.
Start 6 May 2026, End 13 May 2026
Glengall Road, Woodford Green
162 Glengall Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0DS, Monkhams Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Thames Water.
Service pipe repairs.
Start 29 April 2026, End 6 May 2026.
Brinkworth Drive jw Claybury Broadway
Brinkworth Drive jw Claybury Broadway, Ilford, IG4 5LP, Clayhall Ward
Cadent Gas Ltd.
Gas main replacement works.
Start 12 May 2026, End 27 May 2026
Stradbroke Grove jw Claybury Broadway
Stradbroke Grove jw Claybury Broadway, Ilford, IG5 0LQ, Clayhall Ward
Cadent Gas Ltd.
Gas main replacement works.
Start 12 May 2026, End 25 May 2026
Westbury Road jw Northbrook Road
Westbury Road jw Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BW, Valentines Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Cappagh Construction Ltd.
Manhole cover replacement.
Start 11 May 2026, End 11 May 2026.
Perkins Road
56 and 56A Perkins Road, IG2 7NQ, Aldborough Ward, Planned Road Closure
Essex Water.
New water connection and reinstatement works.
Start 12 May 2026, End 15 May 2026
Alloa Road jw Green Lane
Alloa Road jw Green Lane, Ilford, IG3 9SE, Goodmayes Ward, Emergency Road Closure
Essex Water.
Water leak repairs.
Start 22 April 2026, End 8 May 2026.
Lynton Crescent
Lynton Crescent
Kenson Highways
Highway maintenance.
Start 11 May 2026, End 13 May 2026.
Sandringham Gardens
Sandringham Gardens
Kenson Highways
Highway maintenance.
Start 14 May 2026, End 16 May 2026.
Waverley Gardens
Waverley Gardens
Kenson Highways
Highway maintenance.
Start 12 May 2026, End 14 May 2026.
Wanstead Lane
WANSTEAD LANE- FROM BEEHIVE LANE TO THE DRIVE
Kenson Highways
Highway maintenance.
Start 11 May 2026, End 16 May 2026.
