30-01-2025
'Emergency' road closure warning after 'big traffic jam' this morning
Motorists have been warned about an emergency road closure which caused a 'big traffic jam' this morning (January 30).
Hertfordshire County Council Highways has confirmed Affinity Water is currently carrying out urgent unplanned repair works in B462 Aldenham Road, between Chalk Hill and Bushey and Oxhey Infants School.
It highlighted that it is around 200 metres from Bushey Arches, after motorists reportedly faced 20-minute delays travelling eastbound from Hillcroft Crescent to Chalk Hill near the arches this #Watford #A4125 Eastbury Road. LONG DELAYS (20min) eastbound from Hillcroft Crescent to Chalk Hill - traffic is busier than usual. #AvoidTheQ
— HCC Highways (@Herts_Highways) January 30, 2025
According to nearby businesses, the closure was already in place when they opened at around 6am. It also led to a 'big traffic jam' heading towards the closure in Aldenham Road during rush hour.
A permit is in place until the end of Monday (February 3), although as it is emergency work the repairs this may be extended or could be completed significantly sooner.
The pavement has been closed, with an alternative route provided.
The road closure in Aldenham Road as shown on Google Maps (outside Bushey and Oxhey Infants School. (Image: Google Maps)
