Highways officers are looking to limit the number of planned roadworks in Bishop’s Stortford due to “concerns raised” – but have reiterated they cannot plan for emergency works.
Cllr Graham McAndrew, who is Herts County Council member for Bishop’s Stortford Rural and deputy and executive member for highways and transport, responded to a query from the Indie on the works at the Hockerill junction and also outlined future works in the town.
Temporary four-way signals at Hockerill which links London Road, Dunmow Road, Stansted Road and Hockerill Street, which were set up at the weekend, has caused traffic chaos with one mum reporting she had to let her son out to walk to school on Monday morning (Nov 28).
Cllr McAndrew said: “Affinity Water erected emergency temporary traffic signals over the weekend on Hockerill Street junction with Stansted Road and Dunmow Road to repair a water leak. These signals are unfortunately still in operation, but we are working to have these removed as soon as possible.
He said the planned closure on Hazel End Road is part of a wider project to enable Thames Water to install a new connection in association with the Avanti Meadows School and development and are due to be ongoing until the new year. In advance of approving the works Essex County Council was contacted and agreed to the proposed diversion route and the dates this would be in operation.
Cllr McAndrew added: “In light of recent concerns raised to HCC regarding the coordination of roadworks in Bishop’s Stortford they have revisited all planned works and have looked to re-coordinate works were necessary.
“Network Management are looking to limit even further the number of planned roadworks sites on the network at any one time. They unfortunately cannot plan for emergency works and will continue to respond accordingly to emergency works on the network.”
Below is a list of current and future works in town:
Location: Hazel End Road from Michaels Road to Gipsy Lane
Dates: November 14 – December 18 2022
Traffic Management: 24/7 rolling road closure
Description: Thames Water mains installation works in association with Avanti Meadows
More information: To reduce disruption the closure will be restricted to small sections to maintain access for residents and business’ either side of the closure.
One.Network link: https://one.network/?GB131673793
Location: B1383 Stansted Road, Bishop’s Stortford between the junctions of All Saints Close and Kingsmead Road.
Dates: November 28 – December 1 2022.
Traffic Management: Two way signals between the hours of 9:30am – 4pm.
Description: UK Power Networks will be installing a new customer connection.
More information: All activities including traffic management have been restricted to the hours of 9:30am – 4pm in order to minimise disruption during peak hours. The overall duration of works has also been reduced from five days down to four.
One.Network link: https://one.network/?GB131382738
Location: Dane Street (junction with A1250 The Causeway / Hockerill Street), Station Road (junction with Dane Street), B1383 London Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Dates: December 2 2022
Traffic Management: Multi way signals from 9:30am – 3:30pm, manually controlled at all times.
Description: Ringway will be carrying out sign post installation works which are associated with South Mill Arts Centre.
More information: Consecutive working will be carried out on all sites so there will only be one set of temporary traffic lights in force at any one time.
One.Network: https://one.network/?GB131891257
Location: B1004 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford
Dates: 5 -9 December 2022
Traffic Management: 24/7 Two way signals from 8am – 6:30pm, manually controlled at all times.
Description: UK Power Networks will be installing new customer connections and disconnection / reconnection of street lighting columns.
More information: All activities will be taking place from 8am – 6:30pm. Extended working hours have been agreed with UK Power Networks in order to reduce the overall duration of these works.
One.Network link: https://one.network/?GB131496399
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