Residents accuse Hertfordshire County Council of leaving them in the dark over night-time road closures at Bishop’s Stortford railway station

Residents have been “left in the dark” over highways authority plans to close two roads at Bishop’s Stortford’s railway station overnight for one week to carry out resurfacing work.

Dane Street and Station Road, from the junction with The Causeway and Hockerill Street to Riverside, will be closed from 8pm to 5am from Tuesday (April 8) until next Tuesday (April 15).

Pedro Miguel contacted the Indie claiming the closure plans by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) had left residents feeling “overlooked and inconvenienced”.

He said: “The proposed works, which include full road closures during night hours, effectively cut off access to our homes without offering a viable or practical alternative.

“Despite suggestions from residents – including temporary use of the connecting road [Morton Peto Road] between Sextons Road and Station Road, which is in a perfectly suitable condition for residential use – the council has dismissed this route, citing that it is not maintained by them.

“This road could have provided a reasonable, safe access point for residents during the works. Instead, residents are being asked to move their vehicles overnight to unspecified ‘alternative’ locations.

“No clarification has been given on where these locations are, whether they are secure and, most concerning of all, whether any parking or additional transportation costs incurred will be covered by the council.”

He is calling for HCC to engage in “meaningful dialogue with residents” over the issues raised.

Meanwhile, train operator Greater Anglia has issued advice to passengers warning that access to the 690-space multi-storey car park at the station will be limited during the week-long works. The entrance will be closed each night, meaning it will be exit only.

The Premium Bay car park in London Road will also be closed during that time.

A spokeswoman for HCC said: “We understand that the location is difficult due to being in the centre of the town and therefore the work is taking place under overnight road closure to limit disruption.

“We posted 636 letters to residents and businesses in the area to give advanced notice of the works, with the dates, times and information on what residents need to do and know, including a contact number for the on-site team, who can advise on access.

“We are unable to advise on alternative parking in the area.

“Sexton Road cannot be used as a diversion as it is not a public highway.”