'Major' roadworks to close Station Road, Rickmansworth today

From 7pm today (September 14), Station Road in Rickmansworth will be closed to traffic while Virgin Media carries out repairs.

According to Hertfordshire County Council the “major” utility works are “essential” and are set to last until 11pm.

#Rickmansworth @virginmedia Will be undertaking Major works under a Road Closure on Station Road, Rickmansworth outside 27. 14 Sept 7pm - 11pm to undertake essential utility works. More information: https://t.co/wLNKwgCKkm pic.twitter.com/GtPhRHhP6P

— HCC Highways (@Herts_Highways) September 13, 2023

One Network shows that Virgin Media will be repairing a damaged chamber in the carriageway.

The one-way street leads to Homestead Road, from which Rickmansworth train station and the CitiPark car park are accessed from the High Street, and is used by buses.

A diversion route will be in place using Church Street, Riverside Drive, Rectory Road, and Homestead Road to go around the town centre.

The relevant works reference is NK102VM_CIP_422227.

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Other Rickmansworth closures

Church Street, Rickmansworth, is due to be closed overnight on September 18 to allow Thames Water to carry out sewer cleaning close to the junction with Batchworth Roundabout.

The closure is due to start at 10am and last until 5.3am on September 19.

A lane will be closed on both sides of Rectory Road, Rickmansworth, from September 19 to September 20 to replace a damaged central reservation.