A busy route into St Albans has been closed for up to five weeks as works for the Radlett Rail Freight development continue.
Segro has updated residents and businesses about the progress of construction at its Logistics Park, including road closures and key project timelines.
The A5183 Watling Street North exit from Park Street Roundabout has been shut "full-time" for around four to five weeks.
This closure is scheduled to take place during the school summer holiday, with Segro suggesting this will accelerate construction, reduce night-time operations, and limit wider disruption.
Motorists heading into St Albans will be forced to undertake a lengthy diversion route along the A414 North Orbital Road via Napsbury Lane, or the London Colney Roundabout via London Road.
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Construction activity continues on the main Logistics Park site, including rail works east of the Midland Main Line.
The main rail installation is expected to finish by the end of 2026, with signalling and full commissioning due in 2027.
Earthworks are beginning in Area 2 to build bunds, intended for completion during the 2026 earthworks season so landscaping can begin in spring 2027.
Many nearby residents have complained regarding dust pollution setting on their homes and vehicles. More than 480 have signed a petition requesting Segro stop dust and noise pollution from the development, affecting Park Street and Frogmore.
To manage this, two tractor-and-bowser units will dampen haul routes and open ground, with additional suppression equipment available as needed.
The developer said it has paused work temporarily in the past if conditions warranted, and this remains an option.
A temporary fence will also be installed along the northern boundary, where works may affect dust and noise levels.
Machinery will use white-noise reverse alarms where possible too, and horn use will be kept to a minimum through radio communication.
Segro said it recognises that current weather conditions are exacerbating dust and noise concerns, and confirmed that it is conducting 24-hour monitoring of wind speed and direction, noise, and dust.
A spokesperson for Segro added: "We would like to thank you for your cooperation during these works and we will continue to provide updates as the works progress."
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