“Emergency” roadworks could cause heavy traffic near Watford Junction and in a high street from today.
This morning (May 21) Hertfordshire County Council Highways said UK Power Networks has closed Clarendon Road, near Station Road, to northbound traffic.
According to One Network, the “emergency repair works” under 24/7 lane closure are to carry out utility repair and maintenance works. The footway has not been closed.
Part of Clarendon Road/Station Road dug up this afternoon. (Image: Stephen Danzig)
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#Watford @UKPowerNetworks are currently carrying out emergency repair works under 24/7 directional Road Closure Northbound on Clarendon Road, Watford at Station Road junction. More information: https://t.co/qrI7xoZYCx pic.twitter.com/YNpLjLg3T5
— HCC Highways (@Herts_Highways) May 21, 2024
The works in Clarendon Road at the junction with Station Road. (Image: Stephen Danzig)
The closure began last night and is expected to last until next Tuesday (May 28), although this is subject to change due to the short notice.
Meanwhile UK Power Networks is also carrying out “emergency repair works” in Kings Langley High Street.
#KingsLangley @UKPowerNetworks are currently carrying out emergency repair works under 24/7 temporary traffic signals on High Street, Kings Langley outside 43. More information: https://t.co/gRFviGHfht pic.twitter.com/wsoKFSPrir
— HCC Highways (@Herts_Highways) May 21, 2024
The works in Clarendon Road at the junction with Station Road. (Image: Stephen Danzig)
From yesterday afternoon until next Monday, the electricity distribution network operator is expected to be working under temporary multi-way signals.
The footway will be closed but an alternative pedestrian walkway will be provided.
One Network says that delays are “likely” in both roads while the temporary restrictions are in place.
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