Roadworks and closures

Due to a new water connection and reinstatement works, Essex & Suffolk Water have proposed to close, Crown Road, at its junction with Carlton Drive, Ilford.

The works are due to commence on Monday 13  May 2024 and will end on Thursday 16  May 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on Fairfield Road outside 11 – 75. The works commence, Friday 24  May 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Wednesday 26 June 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on the entire length of Saxon Road. The works commence, Friday 17 May 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Wednesday 19 June 2024.

Thames Water have closed, Regarder Road at its junction with Manford Way, Hainault, due to a water leak.

The works commenced today, Thursday 9 May 2024 and are expected to be completed on, Wednesday 15 May 2024. 

Cadent have commenced Mains Replacement Works on Belmont Road at the junction of Richmond Road to Sunnyside Road. The works commenced, Monday 6 May 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Tuesday 4 June 2024.

Due to Telecoms Maintenance and upgrades, Clearview services group have proposed to close, Shepherds Close with a lane closure on Eastern Avenue, Romford.  

The works are due to commence on Thursday 23 May 2024 and ends on Saturday 25 May 2024.

Due to a blockage in the carriageway, OCU Group have proposed to close, Eastwood Road junction with Percy Road, Ilford.  

The works are due to commence on Monday 20 May 2024 and ends on Wednesday 22 May 2024.

Cadent Gas Limited have proposed to close, Roman Road at its junction with Uphall Road, Ilford, due to gas mains replacement works in the carriageway.

The closure is due to commence on, Monday 13 May 2024 and ends on Monday 27 May 2024.

Due to an interim to permanent reinstatement works in the carriageway, Cadent Gas have proposed to close, Granville Road at its junction with Chigwell Road, South Woodford.

The works are due to commence on Wednesday 29 May 2024 and ends on Friday 31 May 2024.

Due to a water leak, Thames Water have closed, Gants Hill Crescent at its junction with Cranbrook Road, Ilford.

The works commenced today, Monday 13 May 2024 and are expected to be completed on, Friday 17 May 2024. 

Due to gas main replacement works, Cadent Gas have proposed to close, Norman Road at its junction with Uphall Road, Ilford.

The works are due to commence on Tuesday 28 May 2024 and ends on Tuesday 11 June 2024

Due to a blockage in the carriageway, OCU Group have proposed to close, Eastwood Road junction with Percy Road, Ilford.  

The works are due to commence on Monday 20 May 2024 and ends on Wednesday 22 May 2024.

Due to Telecoms Maintenance, T-Mobile UK Limited have proposed to close, Tomswood Hill at its junction with Penhurst Road, Ilford.   

The works are due to commence on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 9pm and ends on Thursday 30 May 2024 at 5am.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on Belmont Road at the junction of Richmond Road to Sunnyside Road. The works commence, Wednesday 15 May 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Tuesday 4 June 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on the entire length of St Luke's Avenue. The works commence, Friday 26 April 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Thursday 6 June 2024.

Cadent have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on Belmont Road at the junction of Richmond Road to Sunnyside Road. The works commence, Wednesday 15 May 2024 and are expected to be completed on or by Monday 6 June 2024.

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.