Waltham Forest Council has published an updated list of roads scheduled for resurfacing for the remainder of 2026, with a total budget of £3.2 million allocated for carriageway works and an additional £435,300 for footway repairs. The list was unveiled at a full council meeting on July 16, the second under the new Green administration.
Progress and remaining works
Of the 30 roads identified for resurfacing, work has been completed on 16 so far. The bulk of the remaining work is concentrated in the Larkswood and Highams Hill wards, each due for two further resurfacings. During Thursday night's meeting, top councillors indicated the works – many of which began in May – were progressing well, though the list does not include estimated finish dates.
Costliest projects
The most expensive resurfacing project is the £227,600 carriageway replacement on Kings Head Hill and The Ridgeway, in Endlebury and Chingford Green, covering 6,000 square metres. It is followed by the resurfacing of 3,000 square metres of Bridge End in Chapel End, costing £220,200. The costliest pavement work is in Dale View End, also in Endlebury, at £92,400, which began in June and is ongoing. Combined, the essential works will cost the council £3.63 million.
Full list of remaining road resurfacings
According to council data, the remaining road resurfacings are:
- Ainslie Wood Rd E4
- Beatrice Rd E17
- Colworth Rd E11 (Preston Rd to Poppleton Rd)
- Coney Burrows E4
- Dames Rd E7
- Durban Rd E17
- Flempton Rd E10
- Friday Hill West E4 (Nursery to no 17)
- Hale End Rd E17 (Heathcroft Gdns to Belle Vue Rd)
- Inks Green E4
- Kings Head Hill E4 (The Ridgeway to College Gardens) and The Ridgeway (Kings Head Hill to 11)
- Lea Valley Rd E4
- Melville Rd E17
- Stow Crescent E17
- Warren Rd E10 (A106)
Footway refurbishments
The following footways are due for refurbishment:
- Dale View Ave E4
- Davies Lane E11
- Montserrat Ave IG8
- Weale Rd E4 (Withy Mead to 39 Weale Rd)
