Planned Watford area road closures and A405 North Orbital speed limit

Herts County Council has used the Public Notice Portal to publish its intention to make an order to introduce the restriction on a section of the A405 North Orbital Road from possibly as soon as April 14.

The portal is used to access upcoming and recent information about various restrictions and applications.

The county council has also signalled its intention to close several other roads in the Watford area to enable works to be carried out.

All temporary 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 five notices we’ve rounded up that could affect residents in and around Watford.

A405 North Orbital Road, Watford – temporary 30mph speed limit

Herts County Council is intending to make an order to prohibit all vehicles from being driven at a speed of more than 30mph on the north eastbound carriageway of A405 North Orbital Road, Watford from a point 570m south east of its junction with the A41 North Western Avenue/High Road roundabout north eastwards for a distance of approximately 130m, when signs are in place.

The order, if made, will come into force on April 14 and is needed to allow telecoms works to be carried out.

Crossmead, Watford – temporary closure

An order is planned to be made to prohibit all vehicles from using Crossmead, Watford from its junction with Colne Avenue north eastwards and south westwards for its entire length, except for access.

This order, if made, will come into force on April 14 and is needed to allow works to take place.

Bullsland Lane, Chorleywood – temporary closure

The county council is intending to make an order to prohibit drivers from using Bullsland Lane, Chorleywood from a point in line with the north-eastern boundary of No.47 south westwards for a distance of approximately 38m, except for access, to allow water main repair works to take place.

If made, this order will come into force on April 16.

Little Oxhey Lane, South Oxhey – temporary closure

An order is set to be made to prohibit all vehicles from using the B4542 Little Oxhey Lane, South Oxhey from a point 158m north east of its junction with Altham Way north eastwards for a distance of approximately 75m.

This order, if made, will come into force on April 19 and is needed to allow bridge inspection works to be carried out.

Otley Way and Turnberry Court, South Oxhey – temporary closure and waiting restrictions

Herts County Council is intending to make an order to prevent drivers from using the following lengths of road, except for access, and to prohibit vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of the roads whilst works are in progress:

- Otley Way, South Oxhey from its junction with Ainsdale Road north eastwards to its junction with Gosforth Lane, a distance of approximately 282m.

- Turnberry Court, South Oxhey from its junction with Otley Way north westwards and south westwards for its entire length.

This order, if made, will come into force on April 12 and is needed so works can take place.