Essex – Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Maintenance and Utility Works

Essex County Council

(Footpath 61, Myland) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2024

Notice is hereby given that the above Order made by Essex County Council, under S14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) has been continued in force with the consent of the Secretary of State for the Department for Transport until the 06 June 2025.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpath 61, Myland, in the City of Colchester from a point approximately 30 metres east of its junction with the A134 Northern Approach, eastwards for approximately 74 metres.

The closure came into effect on the 06 October 2024 and is required for the safety of the public and work force while works are carried out for the ongoing construction of an Elective Orthopaedic Centre.

The alternative route is Footpath 61, around the compound to a point where it joins the existing section of Footpath 61, and vice versa.

This Order may be further extended by the Secretary of State if a further extension is required.

(Integrated Cycle Track and Footpath 96, Colchester)

(Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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, as amended

Effect of the order: To temporarily close the integrated Cycle Track and Footpath 96, in the Borough of Colchester. Between Cowdray Avenue and Havering Close.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 14 April 2025 for one day or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to enable a detailed structure examination on Bridge 1001.

No alternative route available.

The Order will come into effect on 14 April 2025 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Blue Road, Tiptree) (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 Blue Road, Tiptree in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Vine Road to its junction with Perry Road a distance of approximately 170m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th April 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2383826 – Essex County Council). 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 trial hole works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Perry Road, Maldon Road, Vine Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 10th April 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester)

(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 Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Hickory Avenue to its other junction with Hickory Avenue a distance of approximately 475m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th April 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2379040 – Essex County Council). 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 carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Hickory Avenue and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 10th April 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Head Street Cycle Lane, Colchester)

(Temporary Closure of Cycle Lane) 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 Head Street Cycle Lane, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 45m north of its junction with Headgate Court for a distance of approximately 30m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th April 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (NK103DBS162179-2-01 – Virgin Media). 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 ducting works are undertaken by Virgin Media.

No alternative route is available.

The Order will come into effect on 10th April 2025 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Museum Street, Colchester) (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 Museum Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with High Street to its junction with Castle Bailey a distance of approximately 50m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th April 2025 for 11 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30027176317 – 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 new supply works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via High Street, Castle Bailey.

The Order will come into effect on 10th April 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(New Church Road, West Bergholt) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) 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:

1. To temporarily close that length of New Church Road, West Bergholt in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Chapel Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction.

2. To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction in the above length of road for the duration of the closure only.

“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 are scheduled to commence on 28th April 2025 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20153083776 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/restriction are required for the safety of the public and workforce while road crossing installation works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Chapel Road, Lexden Road, New Church Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 10th April 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(North Station Road Bus Lane, Colchester)

(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 North Station Road Bus Lane, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Essex Hall Roundabout to its junction with The Albert Roundabout as detailed in ‘The Colchester Borough Council (Various Roads, Colchester) (Reserved Bus Lane) Order 2000’. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2025 for 2 nights (21:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP20168243312 – Essex County Council). 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 construction works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Essex Hall Roundabout, Station Way, Colne Bank Avenue Roundabout, Colne Bank Avenue, Albert Roundabout and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 10th April 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Seaview Avenue, West Mersea)

(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 Seaview Avenue, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Osborne Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th April 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310780144 – Anglian 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 new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water.

An alternative route is available via Victoria Esplanade, Broomhills Road, Prince Albert Road, Kingsland Road, Queens Corner, East Road and vice versa (with access only into Seaview Avenue).

The Order will come into effect on 10th April 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Thorpe Road, Tendring) (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 Thorpe Road, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 550m west of its junction with Swan Road for a distance of approximately 80m in a westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th April 2025 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MT00110256625 – 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 sluice valve repair works are undertaken by Affinity Water.

An alternative route is available via Thorpe Road, Tendring Road, Colchester Road, High Street, Landermere Road, Harwich Road, Cross Hill, Beaumont Road, School Road, High Street, Harwich Road, Clacton Road, Harwich Road, Oakley Road, Ramsey Road, Church Hill, A120 J B1352 Roundabout, A120, A120 J B1035 Roundabout, Clacton Road, Mistley Road, Heath Road, The Green, School Road, The Street, Thorpe Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 10th April 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Alma Street, Wivenhoe) (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 Alma Street, Wivenhoe in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 40m south east of its junction with Hamilton Road for a distance of approximately 10m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th April 2025 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MT00110246724 – 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 supply repair works are undertaken by Affinity Water.

An alternative route is available via Alma Street, East Street, High Street and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 27th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Cowdray Avenue, 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 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junctions with Albert Roundabout to its junction with Catchpool Road a distance of approximately 340m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th April 2025 for 13 nights (21:00–05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP20108055622 – Essex County Council). 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 construction works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Cowdray Avenue, Ipswich Road Roundabout, St Andrews Avenue, Harwich Road Roundabout, St Andrews Avenue, Greenstead Roundabout, Elmstead Road, Clingoe Roundabout, Eastern Approach, Hawkins Road Roundabout, Colne Causeway, Haven Road Roundabout, Hythe Quay, Maudlyn Road, Hythe Hill, Barrack Street, Magdalen Street, St Botolphs Circus, Southway, Maldon Road Roundabout, Balkerne Hill, Middleborough Roundabout, Westway, Colne Bank Avenue Roundabout, Colne Bank Avenue, Albert Roundabout and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 27th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Dedham Road, Langham) (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 Dedham Road, Langham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Water Lane to its junction with Ipswich Road a distance of approximately 290m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th April 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2378159 – Essex County Council).

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 carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Ipswich Road, Stratford Road, Lower Street, Upper Street, Church Road, Dedham Road, Mill Lane, High Street, Colchester Road, Grove Hill, Birchwood Road, Wick Road, Park Lane, Langham Lane, Langham Road, Straight Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 27th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Dowling Road, Mount Bures)

(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 Dowling Road, Mount Bures in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 5m east of its junction with Fordham Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a south easterly then north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th April 2025 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP02231012516 – Premier Tree Care 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 tree cutting works are undertaken by Premier Tree Care Ltd.

An alternative route is available via Hall Road, Colchester Road and vice versa (with access only into Peartree Hill, Dowling Road and Takeleys).

The Order came into effect on 27th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(John Street, Brightlingsea) (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 John Street, Brightlingsea in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 10m north east of the junction with Margaret Close for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd April 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MT00110256152 – 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 fitting works are undertaken by Affinity Water.

An alternative route is available via High Street, Richard Avenue, Edward Avenue and vice versa (with access only into John Street).

The Order came into effect on 27th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Mersea Road, Peldon) (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 Mersea Road, Peldon in the City of Colchester, from its junction with St Ives Road to its junction with The Strood a distance of approximately 1715m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th April 2025 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2373906 – Essex County Council). 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 carriageway repair works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via St Ives Road, Malting Road, Peldon Road, Layer Road, Mersea Road, Colchester Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 27th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Newbridge Road, Layer Marney)

(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 Newbridge Road, Layer Marney in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Stockhouse Road for a distance of approximately 650m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th April 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2375519 – Essex County Council). 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 fencing renewal works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Clears Road, Smythes Green, Maldon Road, Colchester Road, Maypole Road, Church Road, Chapel Road, Newbridge Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 27th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Newbridge Road, Tiptree/Layer Marney)

(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 Newbridge Road, Tiptree/Layer Marney in the City of Colchester, from the junction with Grove Road for a distance of approximately 950m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th April 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2378160/EP201EH2378160A – Essex County Council). 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 carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Newbridge Road, Chapel Road, Church Road, Maypole Road, Colchester Road, Maldon Road, Smythes Green, Clears Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 27th March 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.