Roadworks and closures

Essex & Suffolk Water have closed, Fallaize Avenue at its side of 102 Riverdene Road, Ilford, due to an emergency water leak repair on the footway and Carriageway.

The closure started today Wednesday 2 April 2025 and will end on Tuesday 8 April 2025.

Due to a sewer cover replacement works, Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water Ltd have proposed to close Cypress Grove at its junction with New North Road, Ilford.

The closure is due to commence on Wednesday 16 April 2025 and ends on the same day.  

Thames Water have closed, Clarendon Road at its junction with Woodford Road, South Woodford, due to an emergency service pipe works in the carriageway.

The works commenced today, Monday 14 April 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Due to a crane operation to the new building site on Woodford Bridge Road, J&G Traffic Ltd have proposed to close, Woodford Bridge Road between Babbacombe Gardens and Roding Lane South, Ilford.

 The closure will come into operation on Monday 14 April and will end on Tuesday 15 April .

Due to an installation of duct, BRUM Utility Services Ltd on behalf of UKPN will be closing Castleview Gardens, at its junction with Beehive Lane, Ilford.

The closure will commence on Wednesday 9th April 2025 and ends on Thursday  10 April 2025.

Thames Water have closed, Tavistock Road at its junction with Cleveland Road, South Woodford, due to an emergency service pipe works in the footway and carriageway.

The works commenced today, Tuesday 8 April 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Monday 14 April 2025. 

Due to an installation of duct, BRUM Utility Services Ltd on behalf of UKPN will be closing Lynton Crescent, at its junction with Perth Road, Ilford.

The closure will commence on Thursday 10 April and ends on Monday 14 April. 

Due to an installation of duct, BRUM Utility Services Ltd on behalf of UKPN will be closing Perth Road, from outside numbers 246 to 276, Ilford.

The closure will commence on Monday 7 April  and will end on Friday 18 April. 

Thames Water have closed Theydon Grove, outside number 2, Woodford Green, due to an emergency service pipe works in the carriageway.

The works commenced on, Thursday 3 April 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Friday 11 April 2025. 

Thames Water have proposed to close Regarder Road at its junction with Manford Way, Chigwell,  due to a district meter exchange works in the carriageway.

The works  will commence on Wednesday 9 April and are expected to be completed on Saturday 12 April.

Due to a sewer cover replacement works outside number 6 Green Walk, Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water have proposed to ban the left hand turn from Oakwood Close into Green Walk, Woodford Green.

The closure is due to commence on Thursday 10 April and ends on the same day.  

Due to a sewer lining repair works, Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water Ltd have proposed to close St Mary’s Road at its junction with Green Lane, Ilford.

The closure starts on Wednesday 9 April and will end on Friday 11 April. 

Due to a new gas connection works in the carriageway, Cadent Gas Ltd have proposed to close, Heron Mews at its junction with Balfour Road, Ilford.

The closures are due to commence on Wednesday 2 April and ends on Tuesday 15 April.

Due to an installation of duct, BRUM Utility Services Ltd on behalf of UKPN will be closing Castleview Gardens, at its junction with Beehive Lane, Ilford.

The closure will commence on Monday 7 April  and ends on Tuesday 8 April.

TFL are undertaking works to install new sockets and draw-pits and will be using Two Way Lights on Loxford Lane, Ilford (next to Loxford Primary School).

The works will commence on Tuesday 8  April and are expected to be completed on Tuesday 15 April.

Due to a bridge inspection and gas connection Centurion and HVSS, will be closing Mill Road, Ilford from the junction of York Road to the entrance of Bridge Building supplies. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained at all times.

The closure will come into operation on Monday 7 April and ends on Friday 11 April

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.

Cadent Gas Ltd have closed Percy Road at its junction with Barley Lane, Ilford, due to an emergency gas escape in the carriageway.

The works commenced on, Thursday 10 April 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Wednesday 16 April 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.