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Harlow Residential Road to Close in Trial Aimed at Stopping 'Rat Running'

The trial will restrict through-traffic while keeping access for residents, businesses, walkers and cyclists as the council weighs whether to make it permanent.

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Old Road in Harlow will close from October 19, 2026, in an Essex County Council trial to tackle rat running, improve safety and reduce cut-through…

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Old Harlow: 'Dangerous' rat run to close for council trial

Resident says it is "great news" and the traffic has become "dangerous" - but not everyone agrees

·London, United Kingdom
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Harlow residential road to close in trial aimed at stopping 'rat running'

Old Road in Harlow will close from October 19, 2026, in an Essex County Council trial to tackle rat running, improve safety and reduce cut-through…

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Busy Essex road set to close for up to 18 MONTHS

Old Road in Harlow, Essex, will close for up to 18 months from October 19 in an Essex County Council trial to tackle rat-running; residents can…

·Basildon, United Kingdom
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The Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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