Roadworks and closures
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.
Baden Road
Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water have closed from its side of number 38 Baden Road to its side of number 93 Mayville Road, Ilford, due to an emergency repair to a collapsed sewer in the carriageway.
The works commenced on Monday 15 September 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Woodford Green
Thames Water have closed, Churchfields outside numbers 1-14, Woodford Green, due to an emergency service pipe works in the carriageway.
The works commenced today, Friday 26 September 2025 and are expected to be completed on, Thursday 2 October 2025.
Argyle Road
Thames Water have closed, Argyle Road, at its junction with Northbrook Road, Ilford, due to an emergency water leak repairs in the carriageway. The works commenced Wednesday 1 October 2025 and are expected to be completed on Tuesday 7 October 2025.
Mill Road,Ilford
Due to a Crane Operation, Nationwide Traffic Solutions Ltd, will be closing Mill Road, Ilford from the junction of York Road to the junction of Ilford Hill.
The order will come into operation on Saturday 4 October 2025 and ends on Sunday 5 October 2025.
Springfield Drive
Cadent Gas have proposed to commence Mains Replacement Works on Springfield Drive from the junction of Eastern Avenue to the junction of Yoxley Approach. The works commence Monday 6 October 2025 and are expected to be completed on or by Sunday 26 October 2025.
Sylvan Road
Due to a new water connection and reinstatement works, Thames Water have proposed to close, Sylvan Road, outside number 8, Wanstead.
The closure is due to commence on, Monday 13 October 2025 and ends on Friday 20 October 2025.
Dunspring Lane
Thames Water have closed Dunspring Lane at its junction with Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, due to an emergency service valve works in the carriageway.
The works commenced Monday 29 September 2025 and are expected to be completed on Friday 3 October 2025.
Wellesley Road
Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water have closed Brisbane Road at its junction with Wellesley Road, Ilford, due to an emergency collapsed sewer repairs in the carriageway.
The works commenced Monday 6 October 2025 and are expected to be completed on Sunday 19 October 2025.
Clarendon Road
Due to a new water connection works Morrison Water Services on behalf of Thames Water Ltd have proposed to close Clarendon Road, at its junction with Woodford Road, Wanstead.
The works are due to commence on Monday 13 October 2025 and will end on Friday 17 October 2025.
Horn Lane
Cappagh Construction Ltd on behalf of Thames Water have closed Horn Lane outside number 96, Woodford Green, due to an emergency repair to a collapsed sewer in the carriageway.
The works commenced Tuesday 7 October 2025 and are expected to be completed on Monday 20 October 2025.
De Vere Gardens
Thames Water have closed, De Vere Gardens, outside number 62, Ilford, due to an emergency water works in the footway and the carriageway.
The works commenced Monday 6 October 2025 and are expected to be completed on Friday 10 October 2025.
Churchfields ,Woodford Green
