Delays hit drivers on Brentwood Road as water works run until 6 November
Essex and Suffolk Water began the works on 26 October, installing two‑way traffic signals and affecting nearby Balgores Lane, Ardleigh Green Road and Main Road.
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Romford Recorder reported that water works commenced on Brentwood Road at midday on 26 October and are expected to be completed on 6 November. The contractor, Essex and Suffolk Water, is responsible for the works and has put two‑way traffic signals in place to manage vehicles travelling in both directions.
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The road links central Romford with Gidea Park and carries a high volume of commuter traffic. Romford Recorder noted that the traffic control arrangement is listed on the Causeway one.network portal and also appears on Roadworks Radar, both of which display the two‑way signal system. Drivers are therefore likely to encounter stop‑and‑go conditions while the water infrastructure is upgraded.
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In addition to Brentwood Road, nearby Balgores Lane is undergoing similar water works that began on 26 October and are slated to finish on 2 November, as Romford Recorder reported. Ardleigh Green Road started its works on 27 October and will conclude on 29 October, while Main Road is also subject to works from 27 October to 29 October, both causing likely delays.
Advice for motorists
Motorists travelling through the Romford area are encouraged to monitor the Causeway one.network and Roadworks Radar sites for the latest updates on signal timings and expected queue lengths. Where possible, drivers may use alternative routes such as South Street or the roundabout at Station Road and Squirrels Heath Lane to avoid the controlled sections. Residents should also allow extra travel time during the work period.
Questions this report answers
+When did the water works on Brentwood Road start and when will they finish?
Romford Recorder says the works began at midday on 26 October and are scheduled to be completed on 6 November. This timeframe means motorists should expect traffic control measures for roughly two weeks.
+What traffic control is being used on Brentwood Road during the works?
Essex and Suffolk Water has installed two‑way traffic signals, as reported by Romford Recorder. The signals allow vehicles to travel in both directions under alternating control, which is expected to cause stop‑and‑go conditions.
+Are any other roads in the area affected by similar works?
Yes. Romford Recorder notes that Balgores Lane, Ardleigh Green Road and Main Road are also subject to water‑related works, with Balgores Lane ending on 2 November and the other two streets completing their works by 29 October.
+What should drivers do to minimise disruption?
Drivers should check the Causeway one.network and Roadworks Radar sites for real‑time updates, consider alternative routes such as South Street or the Station Road roundabout, and allow extra travel time while the two‑way signals are in operation.
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