Essex - Temporary Speed Restrictions and Road Closures

Essex County Council

(North Hill, Chelmsford/Worlds End, Hatfield Peverel)

(Temporary Introduction of a 30mph Speed Restriction) Order 2024

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County 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.

Effect of the order: To temporarily introduce a 30mph speed restriction in that length of North Hill, Chelmsford/Worlds End, Hatfield Peverel, in the City of Chelmsford & District of Braintree, from a point approximately 565m north west then north east of the junction with Spring Close for a distance of approximately 330m in a north easterly then north westerly then north easterly direction. The restriction is scheduled to commence on 16th January 2025 for 106 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH10004221 - Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while barrier installation works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

The Order will come into effect on 19th December 2024 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Clearway) & (Dunmow Road/The Street, Rayne)

(Temporary Suspension of Weight Restriction) (No.20) Order 2024

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County 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.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close those lengths of roads in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.

2. A temporary 'No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping' restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of roads and in schedule for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

3. To temporarily suspend the 7.5 Tonne weight restriction on that length of Dunmow Road/The Street, Rayne for the duration of the closures only as detailed in the 'Essex County Council (Dunmow Road and The Street, Rayne) (Weight Restriction) Order 1990'.

"The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019" will be temporarily amended to include the temporary 'No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time" restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of roads only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 19th December 2024, exact dates will be specified on One.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and then re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.

For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order will come into effect on 19th December 2024 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

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