From Hertfordshire Highways:

We are aware of concerns about through traffic using Old Watling Street as an alternative route to the A5183.

To address this issue, Hertfordshire County Council is proposing to make the Old Watling Street/A5183 junction opposite London Road no entry for vehicles. The junction would be exit only for vehicles. People walking and cycling will still be able to enter and exit.

‘No Entry’ signage would be placed at the junction, and the northern kerb line would be altered to extend partway across Old Watling Street. This will deter vehicle access from the A5183.

Access to Old Watling Street would be available on River Hill and Hollybush Lane (both one-way entry from A5183) and at the eastern end of Old Watling Street near the Watling Street Truck Stop.

Vehicles will still be able to join the A5183 at both the eastern and western end of Old Watling Street.

The proposal aims to reduce the number of vehicles using the street as a cut-through and complement the wider A5183 road safety improvements, which were consulted on in 2024.

Find out more

To find out more, view a map of the proposal, and to share your views, please visit our website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/oldwatlingstreet

We’re also holding a drop-in event in the local area. Come and find out more about the proposals, ask your questions and share your feedback.

Date: Thursday 6 November

Time: 4pm – 7pm

Location: Markyate Village Hall, Y2K Hall, Cavendish Road, Markyate, AL3 8PS

For any further enquiries, or to receive a physical copy of the survey, please contact us at 0300 123 4047 or email SaferRoadsFund@hertfordshire.gov.uk