London Road (A13) - Temporary Road Closure due to Maintenance Works

(LONDON ROAD A13 (WESTBOUND ONLY) WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2024

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

Notice is hereby given that the Southend-on-Sea City Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding West Bound on the London Road (A13) from its junction with Southbourne Grove to its junction with Leigh Road.

The closure is scheduled to commence from 20:00 on the 3rd of December until 05:00 on the 4th of December 2024 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.

The alternative route will be via Southbourne Grove (A1158), Prince Avenue (A127), Arterial Road (A12), Rayleigh Road (A129), London Road (A13).

The Order will come into effect on 3rd December 2024 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce whilst Essex & Water undertake maintenance works on a main.

Access for emergency vehicles, residents, and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The prohibitions or restrictions will apply only during such time and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs prescribed by the TRAFFIC SIGNS REGULATIONS AND GENERAL DIRECTIONS 2016.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction/prohibition imposed by this Notice may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice and removed under the provisions of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

R. Lumley

Director of Infrastructure and Environment

Contact: council@southend.gov.uk  

Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6ER

Dated 20th November 2024