Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Restrictions
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Essex County Council
(Footpath 45, Myland)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close the Footpath 45, Myland in the Borough of Colchester, from its junction with Footpath 44, north for approximately 230 meters.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 01 March 2025 to 31 December 2025 or where appropriate signs are showing and is required for the safety of the public while network rail structure works are undertaken.
Alternative route: A viable path in the adjacent field to the east, the other side of the field.
The Order will come into effect on 01 March 2025 and may continue in force for 6 months if the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Queen Street, Brightlingsea)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
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 close that length of Queen Street, Brightlingsea in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Windsor Court for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th March 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MT00110255893 – Affinity Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while boundary box replacement works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
An alternative route is available via Queen Street, Spring Road, Ladysmith Avenue, Victoria Place, Queen Street and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 6th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, City of Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) Order (No.9) 2025
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:
The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough) (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 6th March 2025, 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 6th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road | Description | Alternative Route |
Colchester Road, Wakes Colne/Colchester Road, Chappel/Halstead Road, Fordham | From the junction with Lane Road to the junction with Ponders Road a distance of approximately 3705m. | A1124, A12, A120, A131, A1124 and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, City of Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Straight Road, Colchester) (Temporary Introduction of Banned Turn) Order (No.10) 2025
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:
The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stop-ping) 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 6th March 2025, 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 6th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road | Description | Alternative Route |
Trafalgar Road, Colchester | From its junction with Lexden Road to its end, a distance of approximately 200m. | No diversion available. |
London Road, Colchester | From its junction with King Coel Road to its junction with Straight Road, a distance of approximately 355m. | A1124, A12, A133, A1124 and vice versa. |
Colchester Road, Bures Hamlet/Colchester Road, Mount Bures/Lower Road, Mount Bures/Lower Road, Wormingford/Sandy Hill, Wormingford | From the junction with Hall Road to the junction with Fordham Road, a distance of approximately 2595m. | B1508, A134, A131, A12, A1124, A131, B1508 and vice versa. |
(Cowdray Avenue, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) Order 2025
Notice
is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.Effect of the order:
"The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough) (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 length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The closure/restriction is scheduled to commence on 10th March 2025 for 3 nights (20:00-06:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP20153081557 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while resurfacing works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via A133, A134, A133 (with access into only Cowdray Avenue).
The Order came into effect on 20th February 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Green Lane, Boxted)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice
is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Green Lane, Boxted in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 70m south of its junction with Boxted Church Road for a distance of approximately 70m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th March 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EC3009504171 – UK Power Networks). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network.The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while overhead cabling works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via Boxted Church Road, Church Road, Wet Lane and vice versa (with access only into Green Lane).
The Order came into effect on 20th February 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Harwich Road, Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice
is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Harwich Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Harwich Road Roundabout to its junction with Longcroft Road, a distance of approximately 200m (northbound only). The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th March 2025 for 15 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001389843 – Cadent). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network.The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.
An alternative route is available via A133, A1232, A12, A14, A137 and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 20th February 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Station Road, Alresford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice
is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Station Road, Alresford in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 20m north of its junction with Poundfield Close for a distance of approximately 35m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2025 for 1 night (01:00-08:00), or where stated on a valid permit (KL701C0C-57-86-160325 – Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network.The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while road, rail & civil engineering works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Station Road, St Osyth Road, Coach Road, Wivenhoe Road, Station Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 20th February 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Trinity Street, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester) (Temporary Suspension of One Way Restriction) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
The closure/suspension are scheduled to commence on 9th March 2025 for 53 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP0231201323 – NMT Crane Hire Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/suspension are required for the safety of the public and workforce while redevelopment works are undertaken by NMT Crane Hire Ltd.
An alternative route is available via North Hill, Middleborough, Middleborough Roundabout, Balkerne Hill Southbound, Maldon Road Roundabout, Southway Eastbound, Headgate (with access only into Culver Street West, Sir Isaacs Walk).
The Order came into effect on 20th February 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, City of Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway), (High Street/Middleborough and North Hill, Colchester) (Temporary Suspension of Bus Way) & (Severalls Lane, Colchester)
(Temporary Introduction of Banned Turn) Order (No.7) 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
"The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough) (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’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of road 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 20th February 2025, 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order came into effect on 20th February 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road | Description | Alternative Route |
Elmwood Drive, West Mersea | From its junction with Kingsland Road to its junction with Queen Anne Road, a distance of approximately 240m. | Oakwood Avenue, Prince Albert Road, and vice versa. |
Queen Anne Road, West Mersea | From its junction with Oakwood Avenue to its junction with Queen Anne Gardens, a distance of approximately 170m. | |
Kingsland Road, West Mersea | From its junction with Upland Road to its junction with Barfield Road, a distance of approximately 310m. | |
High Street/ East Hill, Colchester | From the junction with Head Street to the junction with Rosebery Avenue, a distance of approximately 1065m. | Diversion 1: North Hill, Middleborough, Middleborough Roundabout, Balkerne Hill Southbound, Maldon Road Roundabout, Southway Eastbound, St Botolphs Circus, Magdalen Street, Brook Street, East Hill. Diversion 2: East Hill, Brook Street, Magdalen Street, St Botolphs Circus, Southway Westbound, Headgate, Head Street. |
Rosebery Avenue, Colchester | From its junction with East Hill for a distance of approximately 210m in a southerly then south westerly direction. | No diversion available. |
Smythies Avenue, Colchester | From both its junctions with Rosebery Avenue, a distance of approximately 215m. | No diversion available. |
East Hill, Colchester | From its junction with Priory Street to its junction with Brook Street, a distance of approximately 290m. | Diversion 1: Brook Street, Magdalen Street, St Botolphs Circus, Southway Westbound, Head Street, High Street.Diversion 2: Queen Street, St Botolphs Street, St Botolphs Circus, Magdalen Street, Brook Street. |
Ipswich Road, Colchester | From its junction with St Johns Road Roundabout for a distance of approximately 600m in a north easterly direction. | A1232, A13, A12, A1232 and vice versa. |
Margaret Road/ Mercers Way, Colchester | From both of the junctions with Serpentine Walk, a distance of approximately 430m. | No diversion available. |
Serpentine Walk, Colchester | From its junction with Catchpool Road to its junction with North Station Road, a distance of approximately 360m. | North Station Road, Albert Roundabout, Cowdray Avenue, Catchpool Road, and vice versa. |
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