ROADSIDE clearance works that will allow for upgrades and improvements to Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue are underway on the Hertfordshire side of the River Stort.



The works, taking place over January and February to avoid peak bird nesting season, will involve the removal of overgrown roadside shrub and ground vegetation.



Any trees included in the clearance, or in danger of collapse due to age or condition, will be replaced as part of a major replanting scheme which will see over 850 new trees by the time the highway works are completed.



This phase will enable the section of Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue, between Burnt Mill and Eastwick roundabouts, to be rebuilt to accommodate Harlow & Gilston Garden Town’s new bus, walking and cycling routes in both directions alongside a redesigned highway for vehicles.

It is anticipated that the works will move to the Essex section of Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue from next month.



The aim is to keep delays and congestion to a minimum but short-term temporary traffic measures are on standby should the works encroach onto the existing highway.



This is the second phase of the highway works that are currently on site and being constructed between Harlow Town Centre and Burnt Mill roundabout. 



The multimillion pound investment into Harlow will connect Gilston’s seven new Garden Town villages with Harlow town centre via the redesigned Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue.

Speaking about the works, Harlow Council’s portfolio holder for Garden Town and Planning, Cllr Alastair Gunn, said: “These road works are essential if we’re to deliver on our promise of improving Harlow’s public transport, cycling and walking network, providing us all with travel options that are safe, affordable and accessible. 

“This is vital if we’re to limit congestion on our roads in future.