Romford and Hornchurch road closures proposed this week

Purbeck Road, in Hornchurch, is one of the roads set for closure <i>(Image: Google Maps/Unsplash (inset))</i>
Purbeck Road, in Hornchurch, is one of the roads set for closure (Image: Google Maps/Unsplash (inset))
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A series of road closures are expected to affect Romford and Hornchurch this week. 

Three road closures are proposed in Romford and Hornchurch, between February 17 and February 21, for resurfacing and sewer cover replacement works.

Below is a breakdown of each closure, including how long it will be in place for.

Church Road, Harold Wood - February 17-20

Church Road is set for closure between its junction with Avenue Road and its junction with Court Avenue.

This is for carriageway resurfacing works, and also includes the proposed suspension of parking outside 187 to 197 Church Road.

The closure is expected to be in place between 8am on February 17and 5pm on February 20.

The diversion route is via Court Avenue, A12 (westbound), and Avenue Road.

Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill - February 19-21

Dagnam Park Drive is expected to be shut from its junction with Gooshays Drive to Whitchurch Road, between 9.30am and 3pm Wednesday to Friday (February 19 to February 21).

Chudleigh Road will also be closed at its junction with Dagnam Park Drive, and parking will be temporarily suspended on Dagnam Park Drive, Chudleigh Road and Whitchurch Road.

This is again for carriageway resurfacing.

The diversion route will be via Northhill Drive and Whitchurch Road in both directions.

Purbeck Road, Hornchurch - February 20

Purbeck Road is proposed for closure at its junction with Hornchurch Road for sewer cover replacement works.

This will only be shut on February 20, between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

The diversion route is via Hornchurch Road, Cheviot Road, Norman Road, and Purbeck Road in both directions.


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