Parkstone Avenue in Emerson Park closed for week-long water works
Essex & Suffolk Water shuts road from 19 to 25 August 2026 with delays expected on Butts Green Road
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Parkstone Avenue in Emerson Park is closed to traffic from 19 to 25 August 2026 for water works, Essex & Suffolk Water confirmed. The closure began at 00:01 on 19 August and will last until midnight on 25 August.
Delays expected on nearby Butts Green Road
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Butts Green Road, which runs adjacent to Parkstone Avenue, is also affected by roadworks. These started on 19 August and will continue until 15:00 on 21 August. The Romford Recorder reported that two-way signals will manage traffic, but the road will remain open.
Traffic website Causeway one.network described delays as "likely" for both roads. No diversion route has been published for Parkstone Avenue, and Essex & Suffolk Water has not specified alternative access for residents.
What residents should expect
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The works are part of Essex & Suffolk Water’s maintenance programme, though the company has not disclosed the exact nature of the repairs. Local residents and drivers are advised to plan alternative routes, particularly during peak hours.
Causeway one.network, which posts live traffic updates, has not provided further details on the expected duration of delays. Residents can monitor the website for real-time changes or additional closures.
No further closures announced
Essex & Suffolk Water has not announced any extensions to the current works. The Romford Recorder confirmed that Butts Green Road will reopen on 21 August, and Parkstone Avenue will reopen on 25 August, subject to completion of the work.
Residents with concerns about access or delays can contact Essex & Suffolk Water directly. The company has not provided a dedicated helpline for these works.
Questions this report answers
+How long will Parkstone Avenue be closed?
Parkstone Avenue in Emerson Park is closed from 19 to 25 August 2026 for water works, Essex & Suffolk Water confirmed. The road will reopen at midnight on 25 August, unless the works finish earlier.
+Will Butts Green Road be closed too?
Butts Green Road will not be fully closed but will have two-way signals until 15:00 on 21 August 2026. Delays are described as likely by traffic website Causeway one.network.
+Who is carrying out the works?
Essex & Suffolk Water is responsible for the water works on Parkstone Avenue. The company has not specified the exact nature of the repairs or provided a diversion route for residents.
+What should residents do if they need to travel?
Residents should expect delays on both Parkstone Avenue and Butts Green Road. No diversion route has been published, so alternative routes should be planned, particularly during peak hours.
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