Roadworks and closures
You can see all confirmed road works in Redbridge by going to the Causeway one.network map, zooming onto the location you want and clicking on each icon for more information.
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.
Southend Road
Due to a new service connection, UKPN will be closing Southend Road outside number 230, Woodford Green.
The closure will commence on Monday 1 December 2025 and ends on Friday 5 December 2025.
Latchett Road
Due to an installation of duct, SDU Telecoms Ltd will be closing Latchett Road at its junction with Maybank Road, South Woodford.
The closure will commence on Monday 1 December 2025 and ends on Wednesday 3 December 2025.
Marlborough Road
Due to water mains replacement works Thames Water have proposed to close:-
Marlborough Road from outside number 60 to the junction of Clarendon Road, South Woodford.
Clarendon Road from the junction of Marlborough Road to the Junction of Woodford Road, South Woodford.
The closure is due to commence on, Monday 27 October 2025 and ends on Friday 30 January 2026.
Corkers Footpath, Ilford
Due to an erection of palisade fence, Aureos Rail Ltd have proposed to close the entire length of Corkers footpath, Ilford.
The closure commenced today, Friday 24 October 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Thursday 31 December 2026.
Drummond Road, Wanstead
Thames Water have closed, Drummond Road, Wanstead at its side of number 66, due to a service pipe relay works in the carriageway. The closure commenced today, Monday 1 December 2025 and will be expected to be completed on Friday 5 December 2025.
Kingswood Road
The works commenced on, Thursday 4 December 2025 and will be expected to be completed on, Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Melbourne Road
The works commenced today, Friday 5 December 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Thursday 18 December 2025.
Elgin Road
TMO Highways Ltd on behalf of Cadent Gas Ltd have closed, Elgin Road outside number 112, Ilford, due to an emergency gas escape in the footway and carriageway.
The works commenced on, Thursday 4 December 2025 and will be expected to be completed on, Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Manford Way
Thames Water have closed Manford Way, outside number 209, Chigwell due to an emergency service pipe works in the carriageway.
The works commenced on, Sunday 30 November 2025 and will be expected to be completed on Friday 5 December 2025.
George Lane
Thames Water have closed, George Lane, outside number 45, South Woodford, due to an emergency repair to a burst water main in the carriageway. The works commenced Thursday 27 November 2025 and will be expected to be completed on, Wednesday 3 December 2025.
Whitehall Lane
Thames Water have closed, Whitehall Lane, Buckhurst Hill opposite number 24, due to an emergency service pipe works in the carriageway. The works commenced today, Thursday 27 November 2025 and are expected to be completed, on Wednesday 3 December 2025.
