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• Hammarskjold Road Closure

  Published on 8/30/2024

  Essential works require the partial closure of Hammarskjold Road, from the Sainsbury’s roundabout junction down to Torkildsen Way, between Monday 9th September 2024 to Friday 29th November 2024. A road closure will be required to ensure both the safety of the public and work force. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken and apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Velizy Avenue A1019 Northbound Closure

  Published on 9/12/2024

  Due to essential works on Velizy Avenue A1019, there will be a northbound closure from the Water Gardens roundabout junction to the Terminus Street/Post Office Road turning, on two nights from 8pm to 5am, on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th September 2024. A road closure will be required to ensure both the safety of the public and work force. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken and apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Velizy Avenue A1019 Southbound Closure

  Published on 9/18/2024

  Due to essential works on Velizy Avenue A1019, a road closure will be in place southbound from the Velizy Roundabout junction to the Water Gardens Roundabout junction, overnight between the hours of 8pm to 5am from Sunday 29th of September to Friday 4th of October 2024. A road closure will be required to ensure both the safety of the public and work force. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken and apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Gladwin Way Road Closure

  Published on 11/6/2024

  Due to essential works in this area, Gladwin Way, at the junction of A1019 Allende Avenue, will be closed from 11th of November 2024 until being temporarily reopened over the Christmas period of 2024. Further updates and key dates relating to this road closure will follow in due course. To support traffic flow in the area, Hammarskjold Road will be reopened prior to commencing the closure of Gladwin Way. A road closure will be required to ensure both the safety of the public and work force. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken and apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document

  

• Meet the Contractor Event

  Published on 11/13/2024

  Colas Ltd are delighted to be hosting a Meet the Contractor event in Harlow on behalf of BOUYGUES UK. This is taking place on Thursday 21st of November 2024, 11:15am - 4pm at the Discover Harlow Engagement Hub at The Harvey Centre, Harlow. Local residents are invited to attend our pop-in event at the Discover Harlow Engagement Hub. Visit us to find out more about the roadworks taking place between Burnt Mill Roundabout and the Town Centre, where staff from the project will be on hand to answer questions and listen to feedback. Please view the associated PDF flyer for further information.

  

• Post Office Road Closure

  Published on 11/28/2024

  Due to essential works in the area, Post Office Road will be closed for through traffic on the northern side of the Adams House junction from 2nd December 2024 until spring of 2025. Further updates and key dates relating to this road closure will follow in due course. A road closure will be required to ensure the safety of both the public and work force. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken and apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document

  

• Night Road Closure – Velizy Roundabout

  Published on 12/6/2024

  Due to essential works in the area, Velizy Roundabout will be closed for five nights between the hours of 8pm and 5am, between 9th of December and 13th of December 2024. This closure is necessary to complete road widening works and the laying of a new road surface around the Velizy Roundabout. The junction closures will be present in both directions between the following locations: • Sainsbury’s Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout, along the Allende Avenue • Park Lane Mini-Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout, along First Avenue • North Gate Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout, along Fourth Avenue • Water Gardens Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout, along Velizy Avenue o Please note: Access will be granted to businesses requiring access to Crown Gate A road closure will be required to ensure both the safety of the public and work force. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Harlow STC December 2024 Update Newsletter

  Published on 12/19/2024

  Bouygues UK are pleased to share the attached Newsletter, providing an update on the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. This update includes further details on how traffic management in the area will be adapted during the festive period - thank you for your ongoing understanding and patience throughout 2024. We are also pleased to share a review of 2024 and information on our aims for the early part of 2025 as part of this Newsletter. As 2024 draws to a close, Colas Ltd and Bouygues UK would like to wish everyone across the community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

  

• Adams House Road Closure

  Published on 1/24/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Post Office Road entrance to Adams House, as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, we will be closing the Post Office Road entrance to Adams House from 6pm on Tuesday 11th February until 6am on Thursday 13th February 2025. The road closure is required to complete kerb laying in this area, ensuring the safety of the public and workforce is maintained throughout this activity. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. Because of open excavations across the carriageway, there will be no access for vehicles, including emergency services. There will be a clearly signed pedestrian diversion route available for pedestrians requiring access. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. There will be some noise, but we will endeavour to undertake any particularly noisy operations before 22:00 hours each evening. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible. For more information, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Footpath and Cycleway Closure – First Avenue Mandela Avenue

  Published on 1/29/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the footpath and cycleway located on First Avenue Mandela Avenue as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, the footpath and cycleway on First Avenue Mandela Avenue, between Park Lane and A1019, will be closed between 6th of February and 31st March 2025. A footpath and cycleway closure is required to carry out deep drainage construction in this area, with a full closure in both directions needed to ensure both the safety of the public and workforce. To support public access in this area, a clearly signed diversion route is in place as per the map below. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Night Road Closures - Velizy Avenue

  Published on 2/6/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Northbound and Southbound carriageways of Velizy Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, night closures will take place on Velizy Avenue A1019, between the Water Gardens roundabout and the Velizy Roundabout, as per the dates and times displayed in the attached letter. Due to open excavations across the carriageway, unfortunately there will be no access for vehicles, including emergency vehicles via the closed carriageways. However, there will be clearly signed diversion routes during these works, as per the maps included on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document

  

• Footpath and Pedestrian Crossing Night Closures – Velizy Avenue

  Published on 2/12/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Velizy Avenue as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, the footpath and pedestrian crossing located across Velizy Avenue, between Harlow College and Crown Gate, will be closed for 5 days from 8pm on Monday 17th of February to 5am on Saturday 22nd of February 2025. A footpath and pedestrian crossing closure is required to carry out resurfacing works, with a full closure in both directions needed to ensure both the safety of the public and workforce. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document

  

• Road Closure – Allende Avenue A1019

  Published on 2/12/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Allende Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, Allende Avenue A1019 will be closed in both directions between Burnt Mill Roundabout and Sainsbury’s Roundabout on the nights of 13th and 14th February 2024, between the hours of 8pm and 5am. The road closure is required to carry out safety repairs to manhole covers located in between the northbound and southbound carriageways, with a full closure in both directions needed to ensure both the safety of the public and workforce. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Footpath Closure – Post Office Road entrance to Adams House Flats

  Published on 2/20/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Post Office Road footpath outside the entrance to Adams House Flats, as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, we will be closing the Post Office Road footpath outside the entrance to Adams House Flats for two hours from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday 23rd of February 2025. A footpath closure is required to carry out drainage construction in this area, with a temporary closure needed to ensure the safety of residents and pedestrians. Please Note: This closure will result in residents of Adams House Flats not being able to use the Post Office Road entrance to Adams House Flats during the closure times (access will be maintained only in the event of an emergency and for wheelchair users requiring access to the lift). To support public access to Adams House Flats, a clearly signed diversion route is in place as per the map on the attached PDF document. This work will unavoidably create some noise, but we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations to a minimum. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken.

  

• Night Road Closure - Velizy Avenue

  Published on 3/19/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Northbound and Southbound carriageways of Velizy Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, a night closure will take place on Velizy Avenue A1019, between the Water Gardens roundabout and the Velizy Roundabout for one night, from 8pm to 5am, on Thursday 20th of March 2025. The closure will begin Northbound only at 8pm, with the Southbound carriageway remaining open at this time. From 1am, the Southbound carriageway will be closed, with the Northbound carriageway reopening from 1am. This closure is needed for white lining works along Velizy Avenue, ensuring the safety of both the public and workforce. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Road Closure – Fifth Avenue - Zelenskyy Avenue A1019, Gladwin Way

  Published on 3/31/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Fifth Avenue - Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 and Gladwin Way as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, the following closures will be taking place: > Fifth Avenue - Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 will be closed in both directions between Burnt Mill Roundabout and Sainsbury’s Roundabout. This closure will begin at 8pm on Friday of 11th of April, with Fifth Avenue - Zelenskyy Avenue reopening in full by 5am on Monday 14th April 2024. > Gladwin Way will be closed at the junction of Fifth Avenue - Zelenskyy Avenue A1019, from 8pm on Friday 11th of April for a period of up to four weeks. Due to open excavations across the carriageway, there will be no access for vehicles, aside from the emergency services. However, there will be clearly signed diversion routes during these works, with a map detailing the closure location and diversion routes detailed on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Road Closure - Velizy Avenue, Harlow

  Published on 4/10/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Northbound and Southbound carriageways of Velizy Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, a road closure will take place in both directions of Velizy Avenue A1019, between the Water Gardens roundabout and the Velizy Roundabout. While working on the Northbound side, the Southbound carriageway will remain open and vice versa. We are unable to give specific times for the change from one to the other as it is dependent on work progress. As such motorists are encouraged to follow the diversion signs in place along the diversion routes which are in the images on the attached PDF. This closure will be in place for three nights, between the hours of 8pm to 5am, on Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th of April 2025. This closure is needed for electrical works to support traffic signal instillation along Velizy Avenue, with a closure in place to ensure public and workforce safety. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Road Closure: Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 and Hammarskjold Road, Harlow

  Published on 4/24/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 and Hammarskjold Road as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, the following closures will be taking place: • Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 will be closed southbound between the Sainsbury’s Roundabout and the Velizy Roundabout. This closure will begin at 8pm on Friday 9th of May and will be fully reopened by 5am on Monday 12th of May. • Hammarskjold Road will be closed in both directions between the junction of Sainsbury’s Roundabout and Torkildsen Way, on the nights of Friday 9th May and Saturday 10th of May between the hours of 8pm and 5am. To support this closure, Gladwin Way will be reopened in full. The road closures on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 and Hammarskjold Road are needed to complete road resurfacing works in the area, while ensuring both public and workforce safety is maintained. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change accordingly. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Traffic Management Update: Station Approach Junction, Burnt Mill Roundabout

  Published on 5/9/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential work on the Station Approach junction of Burnt Mill Roundabout as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. Access entering in and out of Station Approach will be maintained, however as a result of the traffic management required for this work, there may be potential delays to traffic entering and exiting the Station Approach junction of Burnt Mill Roundabout from the week commencing 19th May 2025. Work in this area is due for completion in October 2025. Additional traffic management is required at the junction while road widening construction takes place on Station Approach, ensuring the safety of both the public and highways workforce. A map detailing the location of the road widening work and traffic management is included on the attached document. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. We apologise for any disturbance caused and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Road Closure - Velizy Avenue A1019 and Post Office Road

  Published on 5/21/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Northbound side of Velizy Avenue A1019 and Post Office Road as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, night closures will take place on Velizy Avenue A1019, northbound from the Crown Gate junction to the Velizy Roundabout, with additional closures on the south side of Post Office Road. These closures will be in place on three nights, between the hours of 8pm and 5am, on Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th, and Wednesday 11th of June 2025. Please note that vehicles located within Post Office Road and Adams House will not be able to exit Post Office Road once these closures are in place. This closure is needed for surfacing and lining work on Velizy Avenue A1019 and Post Office Road, ensuring the safety of both the public and workforce. Please note that there will be no access for vehicles due to the nature of these works, but there will be clearly signed diversion routes during these closures. Access will be maintained for the Emergency Services in the event of an emergency in the area. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Meet the Contractor Event - Harlow

  Published on 5/21/2025

  Bouygues UK are hosting a Meet the Contractor event at the Harvey Centre, Harlow, on Wednesday 11th June, as per the attached poster. This event will provide local businesses and residents the opportunity to find out more about the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project, while having the chance to ask any questions and share feedback directly with the project team. We look forward to meeting as many individuals from within the community on this date, and we hope you may be able to join us.

  

• Road Closure: Hammarskjold Road, Harlow

  Published on 5/28/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Hammarskjold Road as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, night closures will take place in both directions on Hammarskjold Road, between the Sainsbury’s roundabout and the junction of Torkildsen Way. These closures will take place between the hours of 8pm and 5am, for two nights on Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th of June 2025. To facilitate the diversion route for this closure, Gladwin Way will temporarily reopen during this period. This closure is needed for surfacing and lining work on Hammarskjold Road, ensuring the safety of both the public and workforce. Due to the nature of these works, there will be no access for vehicles, including the emergency services, but there will be clearly signed diversion routes during this closure period. Please find below a map detailing the closure location and diversion routes. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. These works will unavoidably create some noise, and we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations to a minimum during these closure times. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Road Closure: Fourth Avenue

  Published on 6/4/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Fourth Avenue as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, night closures will take place on Fourth Avenue at the following dates and times: • Thursday 12th June, 8pm – 5am: Eastbound from the North Gate Roundabout to the Velizy Roundabout • Friday 13th June, 8pm – 5am: Westbound from the Velizy Roundabout to North Gate Roundabout This closure is needed to ensure public and workforce safety during the instillation of drainage and ducting on Fourth Avenue. Due to the nature of these works, there will be no access for vehicles, including the emergency services, but there will be clearly signed diversion routes during this closure period – as detailed on the attached closure letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. These works will unavoidably create some noise, and we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations to a minimum during these closure times. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible. For more information and to view the diversion route for this closure, please see the attached PDF Document.

  

• Road Closure: North Gate, Harlow

  Published on 6/10/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on North Gate as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, a night-time road closure will take place in both directions on North Gate, between the Fourth Avenue Roundabout and the Kitson Way/Post Office Road Roundabout. This closure will be in place for two nights, between the hours of 8pm to 5am, on Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd June 2025. This closure is needed for curb installation and civil works on North Gate, while ensuring public and workforce safety. Please note that there will be no access for vehicles, including the Emergency Services, during this closure period. A map detailing the closure location is provided on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. These works will unavoidably create some noise, and we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations to a minimum during these closure times. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closure: Terminus Street/Post Office Road

  Published on 6/10/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Terminus Street/Post Office Road as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, a night closure will take place on Terminus Street/Post Office Road for one night, between the hours of 8pm and 5am, on Thursday 12th of June 2025. This closure is in addition to the previously communicated closures taking place in this area between 9th – 11th of June 2025. This closure is needed for lining work on Terminus Street/Post Office Road, ensuring the safety of both the public and workforce. Please note that there will be limited vehicular access for businesses located in Terminus Street/Post Office Road, and access will be maintained for the Emergency Services. However, no access will be permitted to the public requiring access to Terminus Street/Post Office Road during this closure – as detailed via a map in the attached closure letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. These works will unavoidably create some noise, and we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations to a minimum during these closure times. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closures: Edinburgh Way and Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019, Harlow

  Published on 6/25/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Edinburgh Way and Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, the following road closures will be taking place: • Both the eastbound and westbound carriageway on Edinburgh Way, between the Toby Carvery Roundabout to the Burnt Mill Roundabout. This closure will last for one night, from 8pm on Friday 4th of July to 5am on Saturday 5th of July 2025. • Both the northbound and southbound carriageway on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 between the Burnt Mill Roundabout and the Sainsbury’s Roundabout. This closure will be in place across the weekend, from 5am on Saturday 5th of July to 8pm on Sunday 6th of July 2025. The road closures on Edinburgh Way and Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 are required to carry out surfacing work, with closures in both directions of each road needed to ensure public and workforce safety. Due to the nature of this work, there will be no access for vehicles on Edinburgh Way and Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 during their respective closure periods, however access will be maintained for the emergency services in the event of an emergency. There will be a clearly signed diversion route during this closure period – as detailed via a map on the attached closure letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. This work will unavoidably create some noise, but we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations before 22:00 hours each evening. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closures: Crown Gate and Velizy Avenue

  Published on 6/25/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Crown Gate and Velizy Avenue as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, the following two nighttime road closures will be taking place: • Crown Gate will be closed between Velizy Avenue and Terminus Street from 8pm on Saturday 5th of July until 5am on Sunday 6th of July 2025 • Velizy Avenue will be closed northbound, between the Water Gardens roundabout and the Velizy roundabout, from of 8pm on Sunday 6th of July until 5am on Monday 7th of July 2025. Due to the nature of this closure, there will be no access into Crown Gate or Post Office road during this closure period. This closure is needed to ensure public and workforce safety while road resurfacing work takes place in Crown Gate and Velizy Avenue. Please note that there will be no access for vehicles, including the Emergency Services, during this closure period. A map detailing the closure location and diversion route is included in the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. This work will unavoidably create some noise, but we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations before 22:00 hours each evening. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closure: First Avenue Mandela Avenue

  Published on 7/9/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on First Avenue Mandela Avenue as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, First Avenue Mandela Avenue, between the Velizy Roundabout and the Park Lane mini roundabout, will be closed in both directions from 8pm on Wednesday 16th of July to 5am on Thursday 17th of July 2025. Please be aware that an additional night-time road closure may be required in this area, from 8pm on Thursday 17th of July to 5am on Friday 18th of July 2025. This additional road closure will only take place should scheduled works on the night of 16th July be delayed, and therefore, may not be required. A night-time road closure is required to complete surfacing in this section of First Avenue Mandela Avenue, while ensuring public and workforce safety during this period. Due to the nature of this work, there will be no access for vehicles, including the emergency services, during this closure period. However, there will be a clearly signed diversion route during this road closure, with a map detailing the closure location and diversion route available on the attached document. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. This work will unavoidably create some noise, but we will endeavour to carry out any particularly noisy operations before 22:00 hours each evening. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closure: Northbound on Velizy Avenue

  Published on 7/11/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Northbound side of Velizy Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, a nighttime road closure will take place on Velizy Avenue A1019, northbound from the Water Gardens Roundabout to the Velizy Roundabout. This closure will be in place during the following dates and times: • From 8pm on Thursday 17th of July to 5am on Friday 18th of July 2025 • From 8pm on Friday 18th of July to 5am on Saturday 19th of July 2025 Please note that unfortunately there will be no access into Crown Gate or Terminus Street / Post Office Road via Velizy Avenue during this closure period, however First Avenue Mandela Avenue will remain open on the night of 17th of July to facilitate the diversion route for this closure. This closure is needed to ensure public and workforce safety while road resurfacing work takes place on Velizy Avenue. Due to the nature of this work, there will be no access for vehicles, including the emergency services, during this closure period. However, there will be a clearly signed diversion route during this road closure, with a map detailing the closure location and diversion route available on the attached document. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst the works are being undertaken. This work will unavoidably create some noise, but we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations before 22:00 hours each evening. We apologise for any disturbance caused during this essential work and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closures: Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019, Harlow

  Published on 7/30/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, night-time road closures will take place on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 in both directions between the Burnt Mill Roundabout and the Sainsbury’s Roundabout. These closures will take place on three nights, at the following dates and times: • From 8pm on Monday 11th August to 5am on Tuesday 12th August 2025 • From 8pm on Tuesday 12th August to 5am on Wednesday 13th August 2025 • From 8pm on Wednesday 13th August to 5am on Thursday 14th August 2025 Please note that Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 will remain open in both directions during the hours of 5am to 8pm on each of the above dates. Night-time road closures on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 are required to carry out surfacing on the southbound carriageway, with a full closure needed to ensure both the safety of the public and workforce. Due to the nature of this work, there will be no access for vehicles travelling on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 during these closure periods, however access will be maintained for the emergency services in the event of an emergency. There will be a clearly signed diversion route during this closure - as detailed on the attached closure letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. This work will unavoidably create some noise, but we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations before 22:00 hours each evening. We apologise for any disturbance caused and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closure Notification: Sainsbury's Roundabout (Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 and Hammarskjold Road)

  Published on 8/20/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Sainsbury’s Roundabout as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, a night-time road closure will take place on Sainsbury’s Roundabout from 9pm on Sunday 31st of August until 5am on Monday 1st of September 2025. To facilitate this closure, the following roads will also be closed during this period: • Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019, north of Sainsbury’s Roundabout: Closed in both directions between Sainsbury’s Roundabout and Burnt Mill Roundabout • Hammarskjold Road: Closed in both directions between Sainsbury’s Roundabout and Torkilsden Way • Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019, south of Sainsbury’s Roundabout: Closed in both directions between Sainsbury’s Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout Please note: Access and egress from Gladwin Way will be maintained for residents, to and from the Burnt Mill Roundabout via Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 The night-time road closure of Sainsbury’s Roundabout is needed to carry out surfacing in this area while ensuring public and workforce safety. Due to the nature of this work, there will be no access for vehicles travelling on the approach roads to Sainsbury’s Roundabout during these closure periods. However, access will be maintained for the emergency services in the event of an emergency. A map detailing the closure location and diversion route is included in the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. This work will unavoidably create some noise, but we will endeavour to keep particularly noisy operations before 22:00 hours each evening. We apologise for any disturbance caused and wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closure Notification: Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019

  Published on 9/11/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, nighttime road closures will take place on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 in both directions between the Burnt Mill Roundabout and the Sainsbury’s Roundabout. These closures will take place on three nights, at the following dates and times: • From 8pm on Wednesday 24th September to 5am on Thursday 25th September 2025 • From 8pm on Thursday 25th September to 5am on Friday 26th September 2025 • From 8pm on Friday 26th September to 5am on Saturday 27th September 2025 Please note that these works are weather dependent. Therefore, in the event that any of the above closure dates cannot take place due to inclement weather, the following two contingency dates may be required for nighttime road closures on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019: • From 8pm on Saturday 27th September to 5am on Sunday 28th September 2025 • From 8pm on Sunday 28th September to 5am on Monday 29th September 2025 The nighttime road closures on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 are required to carry out surfacing works, with a full closure needed to ensure both the safety of the public and workforce. Due to the nature of this work, there will be no access for vehicles travelling on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 during these closure periods, including the emergency services. However, access and egress from Gladwin Way will be maintained for residents, to and from the Burnt Mill Roundabout via Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019. There will be a clearly signed diversion route during this closure, with a map detailing the closure location and diversion route on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. Unfortunately, this work will unavoidably create some noise, and we sincerely apologise for any disturbance caused. We wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closures Notification: Velizy Avenue, First Avenue Mandela Avenue, and the A1019

  Published on 9/11/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Velizy Avenue, First Avenue Mandela Avenue, and the A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, nighttime road closures will take place on Velizy Avenue, First Avenue Mandela Avenue, and the A1019, on the following dates and times: • From 8pm on Sunday 21st September to 5am on Monday 22nd September 2025, and from 8pm on Monday 22nd September to 5am on Tuesday 23rd September 2025, there will be nighttime closures: o Southbound on the A1019 from the Sainsbury’s Roundabout to the Velizy Roundabout o In both directions on First Avenue Mandela Avenue between the Velizy Roundabout and the Park Lane mini roundabout o Southbound on Velizy Avenue, between the Velizy Roundabout and the Water Gardens Roundabout • From 8pm on Tuesday 23rd September to Wednesday 24th September 2025, there will be nighttime closures: o Southbound on the A1019 from the Sainsbury’s Roundabout to the Velizy Roundabout o In both directions on First Avenue Mandela Avenue between the Velizy Roundabout and the Park Lane mini roundabout o In both directions on Velizy Avenue, between the Velizy Roundabout and the Water Gardens Roundabout. Access will be maintained for businesses requiring access into Crown Gate. Emergency access to and from Terminus Street will be available via Post Office Road and North Gate. Please note that these works are weather dependent. Therefore, in the event that any of the above closure dates cannot take place due to inclement weather, the following two contingency dates may be required for nighttime road closures on Velizy Avenue, First Avenue Mandela Avenue, and the A1019: • From 8pm on Wednesday 24th September to 5am on Thursday 25th September 2025 • From 8pm on Thursday 25th September to 5am on Friday 26th September 2025 These closures are needed for surfacing works on Velizy Avenue, First Avenue Mandela Avenue, and the A1019, ensuring the safety of both the public and workforce. Please note that there will be no access for vehicles, including emergency vehicles, due to the nature of these works. However, there will be clearly signed diversion routes during these closures, as detailed on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. Unfortunately, this work will unavoidably create some noise, and we sincerely apologise for any disturbance caused. We wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible. For further information, updates relating to this closure, and to check on any future closures taking place during the project, please refer to the following:

  

• Road Closure Notification: Station Approach

  Published on 10/1/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Station Approach as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, a road closure will take place on Station Approach in both directions between the Burnt Mill Roundabout and the Goodman House Car Park. This closure will begin at 8pm on Saturday 11th October and remain in place until 5am on Monday 13th October 2025. Please Note: There will be no vehicle access, including for buses and taxis, via Station Approach to Harlow Town Train Station, Goodman House Car Park, Field House Car Park, and the businesses located opposite Harlow Town Train Station. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout this closure period. Motorists requiring access to Harlow Town Station Car Park can continue to do so via Edinburgh Gate. The road closure on Station Approach is needed to carry out road reconstruction works, with a full closure needed to ensure the safety of both the public and workforce. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. Unfortunately, due to the nature of this work, there will be no access for vehicles during this closure period. However, access will be maintained for the emergency services in the event of an emergency. A map detailing the closure location is detailed on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. Unfortunately, this work will unavoidably create some noise, and we sincerely apologise for any disturbance caused. We wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closure Notification: Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019

  Published on 10/15/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, a road closure will take place in both directions on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 between the Burnt Mill Roundabout and the Sainsbury’s Roundabout. This closure will begin at 8pm on Friday 24th of October, with Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 remaining closed until 5am on Monday 27th of October 2025. The road closure on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 is required to carry out surfacing on both the northbound and southbound carriageways, with a full closure in both directions needed to ensure public and workforce safety. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. Due to the nature of this work, there will unfortunately be no access for vehicles, including the emergency services, during this closure of Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019. However, there will be a clearly signed diversion route throughout this closure period, with a map detailing the closure location and diversion route detailed on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. Unfortunately, this work will unavoidably create some noise, and we sincerely apologise for any disturbance caused. We wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closure Notification: Velizy Roundabout

  Published on 10/16/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Velizy Roundabout as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As part of these works, each of the following junctions on the Velizy Roundabout will be closed on the dates and at the times below: • On Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019, in both directions between the Sainsbury’s Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout • On First Avenue, in both directions between the Park Lane Mini-Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout • On Fourth Avenue, in both direction between the North Gate Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout • On Velizy Avenue, in both directions between the Water Gardens Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout o Please note: Access will be granted to businesses requiring access to Crown Gate and for public accessing the multi-storey car park, via the Water Gardens Roundabout. Businesses and residents needing access to Terminus Street will be able to do so via Post Office Road. The above closures will be in place at the following dates and times: • Nightly from 8pm until 5am, on Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th of October 2025 • From 8pm on Friday 31st of October until 12pm midday on Sunday 2nd November 2025 • Nightly from 8pm until 5am, on Monday 3rd, Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th and Friday 7th of November 2025 These road closures are needed to complete road surfacing around the Velizy Roundabout, ensuring both public and workforce safety. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. Unfortunately, due to the nature of this work there will be no access for vehicles during this closure period. However, emergency vehicle access will be maintained in the event of an emergency. A clearly signed diversion route will be in place throughout this closure, with a map detailing closure locations and diversion routes on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. Unfortunately, this work will unavoidably create some noise, and we sincerely apologise for any disturbance caused. We wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• Road Closure Notification: Burnt Mill Road

  Published on 10/21/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Burnt Mill Road as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. As a result of these works, a road closure will take place on the eastern end of Burnt Mill Road, at the junction of Elizabeth Way. This closure will begin at 8am on Monday 27th October, with Burnt Mill Road remaining closed until 5pm on Friday 31st October 2025. The road closure on Burnt Mill Road is needed to carry out civils works, including kerb and duct installation, while ensuring public and workforce safety. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. Due to the nature of this work, there will unfortunately be no access for vehicles, including the emergency services, during this closure period. However, there will be a clearly signed diversion route throughout this closure, with a map detailing the closure location and diversion route detailed on the attached document. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. Unfortunately, this work will unavoidably create some noise, and we sincerely apologise for any disturbance caused. We wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

• UPDATE - Road Closure Notification: Velizy Roundabout

  Published on 11/5/2025

  On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential work on the Velizy Roundabout as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project. Due to inclement weather affecting the safety and integrity of the planned road surfacing activities, we will need to postpone the previously communicated closure times. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. A full closure of the Velizy Roundabout will now take place at the following dates and times: • From 8pm on Friday 7th November until 5am on Monday 10th November 2025 • Nightly from 8pm until 5am, on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th, Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, and Sunday 16th of November 2025. Each of the following junctions on the Velizy Roundabout will be closed at the above times and dates: • On Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019, in both directions between the Sainsbury’s Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout • On First Avenue, in both directions between the Park Lane Mini-Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout • On Fourth Avenue, in both directions between the North Gate Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout • On Velizy Avenue, in both directions between the Water Gardens Roundabout and Velizy Roundabout o Please note: Access will be granted to businesses requiring access to Crown Gate and for public accessing the multi-storey car park, via the Water Gardens Roundabout. Businesses and residents needing access to Terminus Street will be able to do so via Post Office Road. These road closures are needed to complete road surfacing around the Velizy Roundabout, ensuring both public and workforce safety. Please note that these works remain weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions. Unfortunately, due to the nature of this work there will be no access for vehicles during this closure period. However, emergency vehicle access will be maintained in the event of an emergency. A clearly signed diversion route will be in place throughout this closure, with a map detailing closure locations and diversion routes detailed on the attached letter. A certain amount of inconvenience is inevitable with work of this type, and we greatly appreciate your patience whilst these works are being undertaken. Unfortunately, this work will unavoidably create some noise, and we sincerely apologise for any disturbance caused. We wish to assure you that we will undertake these works as efficiently and quickly as possible.

  

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