Havering roads to close for October maintenance
Temporary closures and parking restrictions will affect several streets for resurfacing and electrical works.
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Havering Council has announced a series of temporary road closures and parking restrictions across the borough throughout October. The measures are necessary to allow for essential resurfacing, maintenance, and electrical work to be carried out safely.
Specific Road Closures and Times
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Several streets will experience closures on specific dates. Wednesbury Road, Wednesbury Gardens, Wednesbury Green, Barnsley Road, and St Neots Road will be affected by closures between 8am and 5pm on October 12, 13, and 14. Crow Lane will be closed in sections between Jutsums Lane and Alan Gardens for resurfacing. Chase Cross Road will be closed outside number one on October 12 from 10am to 3pm for carriageway maintenance.
Further closures include Fentiman Way from October 6 to 9, between 9:30am and 3:30pm, for electrical work. Longtown Close and Longtown Road will be closed on October 5 for resurfacing. Essex Gardens will be subject to phased closures on October 8 and 9, from 9:30am to 3pm daily. Rutland Drive will be closed on October 7, and Rutland Approach on October 6, both from 8am to 5pm.
Some overnight works are also scheduled. Specific dates for overnight closures are from 7:30pm on October 16 to 6am on October 17. The closures on October 15 and 16 will generally run from 9:30am to 3pm.
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Parking Enforcement Suspension
During the period of these road works, parking enforcement will be suspended on surrounding streets. This suspension is in effect for the duration of the maintenance and repair activities.
Further Information
Residents seeking more information or wishing to provide comments can contact Havering Council through its official channels. Details for making comments are available via the council's official communications. Information on public notices can also be found on the Public Notice Portal at www.publicnoticeportal.uk.
Questions this report answers
+Why are roads in Havering being closed?
Havering Council has announced temporary road closures and parking restrictions to allow for essential resurfacing, maintenance, and electrical work to be carried out safely across the borough.
+Which roads will be affected by closures?
Key roads affected include Wednesbury Road, Wednesbury Gardens, Wednesbury Green, Barnsley Road, and St Neots Road. Other streets such as Crow Lane, Chase Cross Road, Fentiman Way, Longtown Close, Longtown Road, Essex Gardens, Rutland Drive, and Rutland Approach will also experience closures on specific dates.
+When will these road closures take place?
Closures are scheduled throughout October on specific dates and times. For example, Wednesbury Road and surrounding streets will be closed between 8am and 5pm on October 12, 13, and 14. Other roads have different specified times, including some overnight works on October 16 to 17.
+Will parking be affected during the works?
Yes, parking enforcement will be suspended on streets surrounding the areas where road works are taking place. This suspension will be in effect for the entire duration of the maintenance and repair activities.
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