Road works

Street and road works

Street and road works are important for keeping Enfield’s roads safe and in good condition. They create a safer, greener and more reliable transport network that works for everyone, whether you walk, wheel cycle, use public transport or drive.

As the borough grows, we need to maintain roads, update infrastructure and support work carried out by utility companies. We do this in line with the council’s Transport Strategy. Our aims include improving air quality, reducing disruption and making it easier for people to travel in greener ways.

We plan and manage works carefully so people can still get around safely and with as little disruption as possible.

How we manage street and road works

We manage street and road works through three main areas:

Coordination
Compliance
Inspections

You can check current and planned works in your area using the roadworks map on one.network.

Coordination

We work closely with contractors and utility companies to plan works across the borough. This helps reduce traffic and disruption.

All organisations must get a permit before doing planned work on the road. They must tell us:

when the work will happen
where it will take place
how they will manage traffic and keep people safe

We run a Lane Rental Scheme. This encourages work to be done quickly and at the best times, especially on busy roads. It helps reduce delays and limits the impact on residents and the environment.

For emergency work, organisations can start straight away but must tell us within two hours. We then check the work and set rules to keep it safe and reduce disruption.

We also work with Transport for London and National Highways to coordinate work across the wider road network.

We publish a report on our Permit Scheme every three years. These can be viewed below:

Inspections

We regularly inspect roadworks to make sure they are safe, good quality and accessible.

Inspectors visit sites:

while work is happening
after it is finished
after the road has been repaired

They check that safety signs are in place and that the work meets legal standards.

This helps keep streets safe and accessible for everyone, including disabled people, older people and families. It also helps make sure repairs last longer.

Compliance

We check that contractors and utility companies follow the rules and the conditions of their permits.

This includes making sure they:

use the right traffic management
keep sites safe and accessible
finish work on time
repair roads and pavements properly

By holding organisations accountable, we can reduce disruption and improve outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors.

Our approach

Our approach supports a safer, healthier and greener Enfield. By planning works well and keeping high standards, we help to:

keep people moving safely
reduce traffic and delays
improve air quality
support walking, cycling and public transport
maintain the quality of our streets and public spaces