Roadworks and closures

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Current roadworks map

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.

Avery Gardens

Due to a foul and storm sewer connection works on land behind 17 Avery Gardens, NG Tunnelling Limited, have proposed to close the footway and the carriageway outside number 20 Wycombe Road, Ilford.

The closure is scheduled to commence on, Wednesday 15 July 2026 and is expected to be completed on, Friday 24 July 2026.

Chudleigh Crescent jw South Park Drive

Chudleigh Crescent jw South Park Drive, Ilford, Mayfield Ward, Road Closure

Cadent Gas Ltd.

Gas main replacement works.

Start 13 July 2026, End 3 August 2026

Clarendon Road at its junction with Woodford Road

Clarendon Road at its junction with Woodford Road, E18 2AW, South Woodford Ward

Road Closure

Browne Construction/Thames Water

Water main connection.

Starts 6 July 2026

Ends 10 July 2026

Goodmayes Avenue at its junction with High Road

Starts 8 June 2026

Ends 26 June 2026

Goodmayes Avenue between number 1 and number 14

Starts 20 July 2026

Ends 28 August 2026

Ground Construction Ltd.

An improvement work to the public Highway.

Melbourne Road- Al Noor Fun Day

Due to the Al Noor Fun Day, an event taking place in Melbourne Fields, the Al Noor Foundation have proposed to make Valentines Road one way from the junction of Granville Road, Auckland Road, one way from the junction of Brisbane Road and Melbourne Road from Valentines Road to Coventry Road.

This event will be taking place on Saturday 18 July 2026 and ends on Sunday 19 July 2026.

Melbourne Road at its junction with Valentines Road, Ilford

Melbourne Road at its junction with Valentines Road, Ilford, IG1 4LG, Valentines Ward,