Meridian water development works

We understand how important it is to have easy access to BLOQS, and we want to keep you informed about upcoming changes.

Major roadworks on Harbet Road will begin in July 2025 and continue until March 2026. During this period, access to Rivermead Road (where BLOQS is located) will be via the Crooked Billet roundabout (off the A406). Unfortunately, access via the Cooks Ferry roundabout (southbound) will not be available.

We’re working closely with Enfield Council to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum, and we’re here to support you through these changes.

 

Key Points to Note:

  • Lorries and deliveries will still be able to access our loading area via diversion routes.

  • The cycle route along the River Lea towpath, used by many of our members, will remain open throughout the roadworks.

We understand that this will cause some inconvenience. We're with you in this, and we'll do everything we can to ensure that BLOQS remains as accessible and welcoming as ever.

This is the new road layout. The Green shows you how to get to BLOQS from the diversions:

 

And here is a more detailed plan of the upcoming roadworks:

 

phase 1: 1-lane closure

From March 2025 - July 2025

Harbet Road is currently under a 1 lane closure northbound with traffic light management in place. We are diverting utilities to enable the installation of the culverts, as well as commencing street works. 

 

phase 2: full closure

From July 2025 - February 2026

Both northbound and southbound lanes closed, with diversion in place for duration. During this time, we will be installing the new culverts and constructing road improvements. This will include new footpaths and new bus stops on the road. A raised plaza will be constructed to form a new viewing platform looking out across Edmonton Marshes.

 

phase 3: 1-lane closure

From February 2026 - March 2026

As works near completion, we will deliver the hard and soft landscaping elements. To do this, we will revert back to a 1 lane closure with light traffic management on Harbet Road. 

Full Road Closure On Harbet Road July 2025
Detailed Map Harbet Road Diversion
Meridian Water New Road Layout to BLOQS (image)

 

Taylor Woodrow has been appointed by Enfield Council to deliver the Strategic Infrastructure Works. They are constructing new roads, four bridges, footpaths, cycle links, transportimprovements, and two new parks: all for the benefit of the local Edmonton community

 

New streets, roads and bridges

Four new bridges and attractive streets will connect all the banks in Meridian Water which is currently separated by the River Lee, Pymmes, and Salmon Brooks. The works include deidcated pedestrian-only bridges as well as a central spine road with various new branch roads. This will provide new bus routes through Meridian Water, and all for smooth travel for walking, cycling and driving.

 

Groundworks and sustainable drainage

Remediation, new utilty networks and ground preparation will allow for the future building of thousands of new homes. Groundworks will also include the creation of rain gardens. The re-routing and naturalisation of the rivers that run through Meridian Water will help to alleviate heavy rain spells and protect neighbouring properties.

 

 

For more information and to keep up to date with Enfield Council's plans for Meridian Water please scan the QR code or follow this link: https://linktr.ee/meridian_water