From UK Power Networks, who own and operate the electricity in the area. There are mportant upgrade works we will be completing over the next few months, as part of a project to strengthen the network and maintain the reliability of the electricity supplies.
The work involves the installation of a new underground cable within the public highway and, in order to ensure the safety of the public and our engineers, we are required to carry out road closures which will involve traffic management. To keep disruption to a minimum we will be completing these in stages.
Stage 1 – 11th – 22nd May – Manor Royal
Stage 2 – 1st June-17th June – London Road/Junction of Martyrs Avenue
Stage 3 – 10th August – 3rd September – Martyrs Avenue (near 171-173)/Junction with Garage Access Road.
All works will be completed between 7am-7pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-6pm Sundays. We do not anticipate any issues with our customers electricity supplies during this time.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any queries regarding these works please contact our customer care team on 0800 028 4587 or care@ukpowernetworks.co.uk.
Footpath closed between Napier Way and Manor Royal Road 11th May 2026 - 26th May 2026
24hr footpath closure to allow contractors to install street furniture, signs, improvements to verge areas and resurface. Footpath closed between Napier Way and Manor Royal Full details here
Woolborough Lane Public Notice
Manor Gate
Manor Gate from the Gatwick Road roundabout closed on the night of 28th May from 2000hours and then will be removed from site by 0600hours on the 29th May.

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