'Noisy and disruptive' closures set for one of Watford's busiest roads

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        August 24, 2026

'Noisy and disruptive' closures set for one of Watford's busiest roads

Good Morning Hertfordshire — 2026-08-24

“Major” disruption is expected as Hempstead Road will be repeatedly closed over the course of a week.
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'Noisy and disruptive' closures set for one of Watford's busiest roads
• “Major” disruption is expected as Hempstead Road will be repeatedly closed over the course of a week.
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