Abbots Langley - Gallows Hill Lane to close for 18 days

Gallows Hill Lane in Abbots Langley will be shut from Monday (August 3) until August 21 to enable Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to install the crossing, as well as what it describes as associated traffic calming measures.

A spokesperson said: "The improvements will benefit not only those travelling to and from the local school, but also residents using nearby community facilities, sports clubs and green spaces."

A signed diversion will be in place throughout the full road closure along with a through route for pedestrians.

Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst with Chris O Donnel looking at plans when the new crossing was first proposed in 2025 (Image: Herts County Council)

Buses will be diverted and miss two stops: High Street Adrian Road, and Gallows Hill Lane Popes Road.

Delays of between five and 10 minutes are expected.

• Pedestrian crossing and 20mph extension proposed near school
• Three-week works to tackle 'dangerous' parking outside Hertfordshire's biggest school

The works are happening after more than 70 per cent of residents supported a consultation following requests from nearby Breakspeare School, as well as Three Rivers District Council leader Stephen Giles-Medhurst.

Location of the new raised zebra crossing (Image: Herts County Council)

Elsewhere in the county, three weeks of works are set to begin in Bushey next week to tackle "dangerous" parking on verges outside Hertfordshire's biggest school, Queens' School.

Fencing will be extended, more double-height kerbs will be installed, and additional bollards will be added during a window that takes advantage of the school holidays.