Network Rail has finally completed the installation of two new galvanised metal stiles and associated security fencing at the pedestrian rail crossing into Thorley Wash nature reserve. They look a lot more robust than the wooden stiles they replaced and will hopefully give many years service.… Continue reading
16th September 2024 / 0 Comments
On 3 September, Herts County Council published proposals to implement a ‘One Way’ restriction for the entire length of Cemetery Road, new ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ (double yellow line) waiting restrictions on a specified length of Cemetery Road and a No Left Turn & No Right Turn on Scott Road, Bishop’s Stortford. These measures… Continue reading
11th September 2024 / 0 Comments
The bridge over the Spel Brook in the Southern Country Park has been closed since May 2023 – over 15 months!
We chased Herts CC’s Capital Works team this week and received the following progress report.
“The update on the Unsafe bridge: the works to remove the bridge have been delayed by the need to… Continue reading
6th September 2024 / 0 Comments
On 10 August, I was very pleased to advise that the pedestrian rail crossing into Thorley Wash nature reserve had finally reopened after a six month closure. At the time it was somewhat concerning that although a new wooden stile had been constructed on the western side of the railway, to the east, there was… Continue reading
25th August 2024 / 0 Comments
I’m pleased to report that this crossing now appears to have been reopened following a six month temporary closure following the destruction of two stiles through vandalism. I checked the crossing yesterday and the warning signs and temporary fencing have been removed on either side of the railway embankment. A new wooden stile has been… Continue reading
11th August 2024 / 1 Comment