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.

 

 

Brocket Way at its junction with Bearing Way, Chigwell 

Brocket Way at its junction with Bearing Way, Chigwell, IG7 4LS, Hainault Ward

Emergency Road Closure                                                                                                

Thames Water

Sewer pipe repairs

Starts 1 July 2026

Ends 3 July 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

 

 

Charlbury Gardens at its junction with Green Lane, Ilford

Charlbury Gardens at its junction with Green Lane, Ilford, IG3 9LQ, Goodmayes Ward

Road Closure

Essex Water.

To renew valve chamber due water leaks.

Starts 30 June 2026

Ends 3 July 2026

 

 

Goodmayes Avenue at its junction with High Road

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 at its junction with Valentines Road, Ilford

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

Road Closure                                                                                                

OnSite Central Ltd.

Sewer rehabilitation.

Starts 6 July 2026

Ends 8 July 2026

 

Mitcham Road

Mitcham Road

Road Closure                                                                                              

Kensons

Resurfacing works.

Starts 30 June 2026

Ends 30 June 2026

 

Newlands Road, Woodford Green, 

14 Newlands Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RS, Monkhams Ward,

Emergency Road Closure                                                                                                

Cappagh Construction Ltd.

To access manhole cover.

Starts 29 June 2026

Ends 30 June 2026