Park Street Roundabout to close for three nights for freight works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 17:56 · Archive

The south side of the Park Street Roundabout in Hertfordshire will close overnight for three nights from tonight as part of a controversial rail freight development.

The south side of the Park Street Roundabout will close overnight from 8pm to 6am for three nights starting tonight (2 November). Associated closures will affect the A414 westbound between London Colney Roundabout and Park Street Roundabout, and the A405 North Orbital Road North and South between Tippendell Lane and the Park Street Roundabout. On Thursday night, the A5183 Watling Street South access and exit will also close.

Segro is carrying out the work as part of its rail freight development at the former Radlett Aerodrome site. The firm purchased 419 hectares there in 2023 and plans to build a freight terminal. A Segro spokesperson said diversion routes would be clearly signalled and thanked drivers for their cooperation during the works.

The project has faced significant opposition. Campaigners argue the freight terminal will bring thousands of extra lorries and vans onto already congested roads. Their challenge was rejected in a High Court appeal. However, Segro chief executive David Sleath has said the development will 'benefit the national and local economies'.

Park Street Roundabout to close for three nights for freight works — Image: Herts Advertiser

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How it is being reported

Key St Albans roundabout to close for rail freight works tonightOvernight closures are set to affect the Park Street Roundabout in St Albans tonight and this week.Herts Advertiser · 2 Nov, 16:57
Closure of key Hertfordshire roundabout begins tonightDrivers face three nights of disruption around the Park Street Roundabout in Hertfordshire from tonight (November 2).Watford Observer · 2 Nov, 11:39

In this story: Park Street Roundabout · Segro · Hertfordshire · Radlett Aerodrome · David Sleath

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