Roadworks and closures

Due to a replacement of an existing telegraph pole, Sunbelt Rentals Ltd working for BT Openreach have proposed to close Arrowsmith Road, outside number 15, Chigwell.

The Order will come into operation on Wednesday 19 February 2025 and ends on the same day.  

Due to an emergency repair to a leaking gas pipe, TMO Highways working for Cadent Gas have closed Hampton Road at its junction with Richmond Road, Ilford.

The closure started on, Saturday 15 February 2025 and ends on Saturday 22  February 2025.

Due to a replacement of an existing telegraph pole, Sunbelt Rentals Ltd working for BT Openreach have proposed to close Arrowsmith Road, outside number 15, Chigwell.

The Order will come into operation on Wednesday 19 February 2025 and ends on the same day.  

Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water have proposed to close Yeomen Way outside number 10, Ilford, due to a manhole cover and frame replacement works in the carriageway.

The works will commence on, Tuesday 18 February 2025 and are expected to be completed on, the same day. Please expect there to be delays due to these works.

Due to an excavation to repair a damaged pipe, Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water have proposed to close Marlborough Road at its junction with Clarendon Road, South Woodford.

The works are due to commence on Monday 17 February 2025 and will end on Sunday 23  February 2025. 

Thames Water have proposed to close the exit from Hollybush Hill at its junction with New Wanstead, due to utility repair and maintenance works in the carriageway.

The works  will commence on Saturday 15 February and are expected to be completed on Tuesday 18 February.

Thames Water have proposed to close the exit from Hollybush Hill at its junction with New Wanstead, due to utility repair and maintenance works in the carriageway.

The works  will commence on Saturday 15 February and are expected to be completed on Tuesday 18 February.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on Longwood Gardens opposite 187 to the junction of Mossford Green. The works commence Monday 10  February and are expected to be completed on or by Sunday 6 April.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on Auckland Road at the junction of Brisbane Road. The works commence Monday 10  February and are expected to be completed on or by Sunday 2 March.

Due to a gas main replacement works, Cadent Gas Ltd have proposed to close, Oakleafe Gardens at its junction with Longwood Gardens, Ilford.

The works will commence on Monday 3 February and ends on Sunday 2 March.

Due to a gas main replacement works, Cadent Gas have proposed to close, the entire length of Brisbane Road, Ilford.

The works are due to commence on Monday 3 February and ends on Sunday 27 April.

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

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

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

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

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 Monday 20 January and ends on Friday 31 March.

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.