A construction traffic management plan has been agreed with all relevant local authorities. This sets out the roads our vehicles can use for construction works.

You can find our upcoming traffic management plans below. Please note that these dates are indicative and may change at short notice.

We are working with our contractors to keep disruption to a minimum, and we will keep this webpage up to date with new information once confirmed. You can register your details with us here and we will let you know when more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Road Traffic and Footpath Management Measures

FootpathLocationDateActivity and diversions
Pelham, Hertfordshire - Bridleway closure at the Junction with East End road What3words location: ///fetch.pacemaker.meaty to ///fishery.workbench.cools

Phase one: 12 - 25 April 2026 


Phase two: 29 July - 11 August 2026
 

This section of the bridleway will be completely closed for critical overhead line rewiring works. 


The closure will be clearly signposted. An alternative route will be in place directing bridleway users along roads. Signs have be installed alerting traffic to horses on the roads along these routes. 
 

Lea Bridge, Waltham Forest - Footpath closure.

There will be no access to Lea Valley Riding School from Argall Road during this time.
 
What3words location: 
///wizard.bronze.breed to ///hung.necks.necks 
 
 13 April - 16 August 2026 

This footpath including the bridge connecting Argall Way and the Black Path adjacent to the Lea Valley Riding School will be completely closed.


Works within this area include critical overhead line rewiring works, the laying of protective trackway, installing new fencing and vegetation clearance.


The closure will be clearly signposted. For access to the Lea Valley Riding Centre, please use the main entrance at Lea Bridge Road.
 

Enfield footpath (within the Prince of Wales Open Space between Aldridge Avenue and Mollison Avenue).What3words location: ///jumps.notice.begin to ///book.shares.goods 
 
11 May – 12 June 2026

This footpath will be closed to enable trackway installation, facilitate overhead line works, and allow for the delivery of welfare cabins to Brimsdown substation.

The closure will be clearly signposted. An alternative route will be in place via Mollison Avenue.
 

Lee Valley path (from Navigation Drive to Prince of Wales Open Space).What3words location: ///crazy.agenda.tour to ///attend.detail.sheet11 May – 12 June 2026

The footpath over the bridge into Prince of Wales Open Space, via the River Lee Navigation towpath, will be closed to allow for trackway installation, overhead line works, and the delivery of welfare cabins to Brimsdown substation.

The closure will be clearly signposted, and a diversion route will be in place via the River Lee Navigation towpath. The route will pass through Swan Pike/Enfield Lock, rejoin the main footpath across Prince of Wales Open Space, and continue via Mollison Avenue towards Bancroft Way.

Lea Valley Park - Footpath running from Fishers Green Car Park to the bird hide near Aqueduct LockWhat3words location: ///strain.taped.cube to ///gossip.pocket.sweat22 April– 1 September 2026

This footpath will be closed to enable trackway installation and facilitate overhead line works.

The closure will be clearly signposted. An alternative route will be in place via the towpath along the River Lee Navigation.
 

Lea Valley Park - Nazeing 8 public right of way running east–west across the north edge of Holyfield LakeWhat3words location: ///help.buddy.gosh to ///wipe.mirror.peanutIntermittently from 20 May to 26 August 2026

The footpath will be closed during overhead line wiring activities.

Traffic management operatives will be present to manage access and allow safe passage where possible.
 

Lea Valley Park - Nazeing 10 public right of way running north–south along the River Lea from Holyfield LakeWhat3words location: ///dock.avoid.wells to ///robots.invent.yards20 April – 1 September 2026

This footpath will be fully closed to enable overhead line works and essential upgrades to pylons.

Diversions will be clearly signposted, with an alternative route via Green Lane.
 

Footpath from Rushy Mead bus stop to Nursery RoadWhat3words location: ///fame.lined.vibrates to ///bids.patch.stacksIntermittently from 20 May to 26 August 2026

Access will be restricted during overhead line wiring activities.

Traffic management operatives will be present to manage access and allow safe passage where possible.
 

Footpath behind Avenue Road, Blyde Road, Clyde Road, Derby Road and Eldon Road adjacent to the River Lee NavigationWhat3words location: ///faced.half.shows to ///grape.also.stuff11 May – 31 July 2026

Access will be restricted during overhead line wiring activities.

Traffic management operatives will be present to manage access and allow safe passage where possible.
This footpath will be fully closed to enable overhead line works and essential upgrades.

Diversions will be clearly signposted, with an alternative route via Dobbs Weir Road and a nearby footpath to Dobbs Weir Lock.

Footpath across the reservoir from Meadgate Road to Dobbs Weir RoadWhat3words location:
///voted.smart.outer to ///clubs.knots.leads
Intermittently from 20 May to 26 August 2026

Access will be restricted during overhead line wiring activities.

Traffic management operatives will be present to manage access and allow safe passage where possible.
 

Contact us

If you would like any further information or to speak to a member of the community relations team about the works, please use the contact form on our website or via the contact details below.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0800 538 5398