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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Planned road closures in Watford area among latest public notices
Road closures in Watford and Kings Langley are among the latest public notices for our area. The Public Notice Portal is used to access upcoming and recent information about various restrictions and applications. All temporary road closure orders and other restrictions are valid for up to 18 months from the date they come into force, but restrictions will only apply at times shown on signs at or near the relevant locations. Here are four notices we have compiled which could affect residents in the Watford area. Benskin Road, Watford - temporary closure Hertfordshire County Council is intending to make an order to prohibit all vehicles from using the road from a point 17m south west of its junction with Harwoods Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 17m. An alternative route will be via Benskin Road, A4145 (Hagden Lane/ Vicarage Road) and Harwoods Road. The existing one-way traffic system on Benskin Road, Watford, from a point 17m south west of its junction with Harwood Road north eastwards for a distance of approximately 265m will be temporarily suspended to enable all vehicles to travel in both directions within this length of road, whilst works are in progress. If made, the order will come into force on August 11. B642 Aldenham Road, Bushey - temporary closure The county council has also made an order to prohibit all vehicles from using Aldenham Road from its junction with the Bushey Hall Road roundabout south westwards for a distance of approximately 80m. An alternative route will be via B462 (Aldenham Road/Hartspring Lane), A41 North Western Avenue, A4008 Stephenson Way and A411 (Waterfields Way/Lower High Street/ Chalk Hill) or via B462 Aldenham Road, A4008 (Aldenham Road/Pinner Road), A411 (Lower High Street/Dalton Way/ Waterfields Way), A4008 Stephenson Way, A41 Otterspool Way and B462 (Hartspring Lane/Aldenham Road). The order came into force on July 28 and is for gas mains to be Lane, Kings Langley - temporary closure The county council is intending to make an order to prohibit all vehicles from using Toms Lane from its its junction with Primrose Hill north eastwards for a distance of approximately 210m. An alternative route will be via Primrose Hill, Station Road, Gallows Hill, Hamilton Road, Hunton Bridge Hill, South Way, Langley Lane, Tibbs Hill Road, Bedmond Road, High Street and Toms Lane. All vehicles are prohibited from waiting at any time on both sides of this length of the road whilst works are in progress. If made, the order will come into force on August 11. Norfolk Road, Rickmansworth - temporary closure The county council intends to prohibit all traffic from using a stretch of Norfolk Road from a point in line with the eastern boundary of No.25 north eastwards and south eastwards for a distance of approximately 12m. An alternative route will be via Norfolk Road, Church Street, Skidmore Way, Waters Drive and Norfolk Road. If made, the order will come into force on August 12.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bolton road closures set to impact drivers over coming weeks
Drivers in Bolton should prepare for several road closures and restrictions as essential works are set to begin soon. St Helens Road will see a temporary suspension of the bus lane starting on August 5, 2025. The restrictions are scheduled to remain in place from 9.30am to 3.30pm approximately, affecting the east side of St Helens Road. This suspension is to allow telecom works to take place and will last for 18 months or until the completion of the works, whichever occurs first. Lord Street will be temporarily closed from August 12, 2025, for approximately one day. The restrictions are set to prohibit all traffic from proceeding on Lord Street from Albert Street to Seddon Street. This closure is necessary to allow for manhole repair works to take place. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route via Ainsworth Road, Victory Road, and High Street during this time. The order will remain in effect for 18 months or until the completion of the works, whichever occurs first. Similar to Lord Street, the Order for Mornington Road will last for 18 months or until the completion of the works, whichever comes first. Residents and commuters are urged to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays. For further updates on the road closures and any potential changes, residents can check the council's official website or local news outlets. The council aims to minimise disruption and ensure the safety of all road users during this period. READ MORE: Pair of Britain's rarest birds successfully breed for the first time in years The school where children know they are 'valued and cared for' Tickets on sale for The Bolton News Business Awards 2025 Back High Street North will be closed from Bridgeman Street to Back Bridgeman Street. This closure is scheduled to begin on August 7, 2025, and will last for approximately four weeks. In addition, Back High Street South will also be affected by the closure, prohibiting traffic from Back High Street West to Bridgeman Street. The restrictions are set to remain in place to facilitate essential gas works in the area.
The Sun
31-07-2025
- The Sun
We live on street made famous by Hollywood films & TV shows – but we're trapped in our homes due to thoughtless council
RESIDENTS who live on a famous street thanks to it featuring in Hollywood films and TV shows say they are trapped in their homes due to a thoughtless council. Portobello Road in West London is also well-known thanks to its markets which attracts visitors from far afield all year round. 4 4 Locals in the area say though that they feel 'trapped in their homes' due to the terror curbs that have been implemented. It comes after the road underwent significant renovation which saw a number of improvements made to the area. A legal challenge is being launched by residents and traders over the anti-terrorism measures which prevent vehicles from gaining access during the day. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which oversees the market, erected barriers and implemented traffic restrictions due to fears of vehicles being driven into pedestrians. The vehicle ban is in operation between 10am and 4pm for either three or seven days a week, depending on the section, and this has given rise to concerns by residents that they won't be able to leave or that emergency services, deliveries or taxis won't be able to reach them. Patrick Somers, who lives in Portobello Mews, said residents only found out about the restrictions just a few days before they were implemented on July 1. Mr Somers is now leading a legal challenge by residents and local traders against the council's decision. He told The Times: 'We absolutely support anti-terror measures. Who wouldn't? We want to protect people. We want to protect ourselves. We want people to visit this lovely area. 'But you've got to balance it, because if you talk to the police or a risk consultant, they'll say, 'don't go out, lock yourselves in and you'll be fine'. "But most people can't live that way — and with that approach, the terrorists win as well.' Our famous London road will go through a big change... we're overrun by tourists and need help but we like it how it is Although the barriers are meant to open for emergency services, Mr Somers alleged that when a resident called for an ambulance for a young child who was having difficulty breathing, paramedics had to park beyond the barriers and carry their kit in. He added: 'It doesn't matter if you would like to get to the airport or get to the hospital appointment or you have an emergency or whatever. It's banned to all traffic. 'No taxis can come between ten and four o'clock, between three and seven days a week. That has in effect trapped people in their homes.' The council has said it had consulted with emergency services to ensure their vehicles could get through. Antiques dealer Geoff Knowles told the paper the council had advised traders they could arrive before 10am and leave after 4pm, but he added that was not how many traders operated. He said that the majority of traders that operated on Westbourne Grove usually got there at around 5-6am on a Saturday and then normally left about 1-2pm, making the new restrictions 'a bit of a pain'. He added that some traders needed to park near their stalls or had to go out to restock during the day. Mr Knowles said that a fruit and veg stall holder would maybe turn up with tons of potatoes and carrots and would need to park near his stall; they wouldn't be able to drag a sack of potatoes 300 yards every time he sold out of them. A Kensington and Chelsea council spokesperson said the measures had been implemented following advice from the Metropolitan Police's counterterrorism security adviser. They added the council had set up new blue badge bays and drop-off areas along the side streets and that blue badge holders in the closed sections could enter and leave. The spokesperson said: 'Our top priority remains the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the community and we believe the current measures strike a reasonable balance between protecting the public and supporting the needs of individuals. 'The temporary Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order on Portobello Road was introduced to protect residents, traders and visitors from the potential threat of vehicle attacks during busy trading periods, following advice from counter-terrorism police. 'We continue to speak with residents and businesses, addressing concerns case by case to help inform proposals for a permanent scheme.' 4 4
BBC News
29-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Uckfield traffic restrictions to ease as old hotel repairs begin
Disruptive traffic restrictions on an East Sussex high street are to ease from next month as repairs begin on an unsafe listed building. Scaffolding was erected on the pavement and four-way traffic lights set up after vertical cracks were found in the Grade II listed former Maiden's Head Hotel building in Uckfield High Street in March. Wealden District Council (WDC) said planned changes to existing scaffolding will mean restricting vehicle access is "no longer needed". The changes, part of a series of works set to last three weeks, are due to begin later on Tuesday subject to safety checks and weather conditions. Local businesses had blamed the traffic measures for a decline in footfall in the high street, with one business owner dubbing the situation "terrible" for the town. Others described the town as "quiet and dead" and suggested people were "avoiding Uckfield" because of the traffic disruption. Piratheepan Siva, owner of Weekes Newsagent for 16 years, said his business was nearly 40% down since the scaffolding went up and he had reduced its opening its latest update, WDC said "there is no need for a full road closure" when the scaffolding is modified as part of the first phase of works. It added: "If all goes to plan, we expect the High Street to fully reopen to traffic towards the end of the week beginning 4 August – most likely around 8 or 9 August."East Sussex Highways said it was continuing to work with council and building control colleagues on the project and added that: "traffic management will remain in place until we are asked to remove it by the district council."Parts of the building, which received listed status in 1953, date back to the 18th Century, according to Historic England.
Telegraph
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Labour council ‘using socialist sledgehammer' to impose LTN
A Labour-run council has been accused of using a 'socialist sledgehammer' to establish a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) without proper consultation. The Kennington Triangle LTN, planned to cover streets in both Lambeth and Southwark, has provoked anger from local representatives who say Lambeth council has not informed them of the decision. The dispute comes months after a judge ruled that the same council must scrap an LTN in West Dulwich, saying Lambeth council had ignored residents' 'legitimate concerns' about the zone. Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church said the Kennington scheme would 'adversely affect' its long-standing work in support of elderly worshippers. The church also runs weekly youth activities for more than 400 children, bringing many of them door-to-door using minibuses. It said the incoming traffic restrictions would block vehicle access, and reduce the street parking needed for staff and their accessible transport. Neighbouring area 'ignored' by council Graham Neale, a Liberal Democrat councillor on Southwark council, said as many as 1,500 homes could be affected on the Southwark side, including two 40-floor tower blocks, but no effort was made to consult elected officials or service providers in the area. 'They've used this sort of socialist sledgehammer. It's just the wrong way of going about it,' he said. He described the process as 'a dog's breakfast', claiming Lambeth officials failed to name any Southwark contacts when asked, and had only engaged with stakeholders inside their own borough. 'They consulted Lambeth libraries, schools, community groups, but nobody in Southwark,' he said. 'Residents have seen Lambeth flyers and are bombarding me with questions.' The LTN has been championed by Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Lambeth council's deputy leader, who was recently urged to resign after a judge ruled she had misled the High Court over the separate traffic scheme in West Dulwich. Mr Justice Smith ruled in May that the council had ignored residents' 'legitimate concerns' about the zone. It is the first time that an LTN, a zone where traffic is restricted in residential roads and fines are issued to unauthorised vehicles that enter the area, has been shut down by the courts. Campaigners from the West Dulwich Action Group said it set 'a powerful precedent' for residents locked in similar battles nationwide. A Southwark council spokesman said: 'We have worked closely with Lambeth Council to ensure residents in both boroughs have the opportunity to share their views. We will carefully review all responses once this initial engagement exercise is complete and will make a decision once we have weighed up all of the facts, ensuring it reflects the needs and concerns of local residents.' A Lambeth council spokesman said: 'We are committed to consulting with as many stakeholders as possible on these proposals to make local streets safer, cut harmful air pollution and improve people's health. 'That consultation is ongoing, we have distributed the engagement materials to people who live in Southwark, within the scheme area and beyond, to ensure people have a way of participating and provide their feedback. The proposals are still at formative stage and people have until July 7 to respond.''
