Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices

Essex County Council

(Footpath 69 & Cycle Track (Kingshead Meadow), Chelmsford) (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 Footpath 69 and the Cycle Track (Kingshead Meadow), in the City of Chelmsford as below.

Location - Description of closure - Dates 
Footpath 69 From its junction with Navigation Road, south for approximately 700 metres to its junction with Footpath 55. 07/07/2025 to 25/07/2025
 
Cycle Track (Kingshead Meadow) Between Wharf Road and A138 Chelmer Road. 07/07/2025 to 01/08/2025

The closures are scheduled to commence as per dates above or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while resurfacing the footpath/cycle track including the lock bridge.

Alternative routes: 
1. For Footpath 69 the route will be via Footpath 55, Kinghead Meadow Cycle Route, Ruskin Road, Byron Road, Navigation Road and vice versa. 
2. For Cycle Track the route will be via A138 Chelmer Road, A1060 Parkway, Baddow Road, Bow Bridge Road, Kingshead Meadow cycle route.

The Order will come into effect on 07 July 2025 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Weekend Concerts Chelmsford Racecourse – Temporary Traffic Regulations orders

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).

(A131, Main Road, London Road and Moulsham Hall Lane, Great and Little Leighs) (Weekend Concerts Special Event) (Temporary Clearway) Order 2025

Effect of the order: To temporarily introduce No Stopping at Any Time on the following length of road (and on verges)

Road - Direction - Description 
A131 Great Leighs Bypass Both carriageways Between Moulsham Hall roundabout and London Road roundabout

Main Road Both directions Between Moulsham Hall roundabout and Braintree Road roundabout.

London Road Both directions Between Moulsham Hall roundabout and London Road roundabout.

Moulsham Hall Lane Both directions Between Moulsham Hall roundabout and the junction with Blackley Lane.

(Footpath 4 and Cycle Track, Great and Little Leighs) (Weekend Concerts Special Event) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2025

Effect of the order: To temporarily introduce prohibition of use on the following lengths of footway and cycle track.

Location Description 
Footpath 4 Great and Little Leighs From its junction with Footpath 2, Great and Little Leighs, across the A131 to its junction with London Road approximately 300 metres 

Cycle Track, Great and Little Leighs From its junction of Main Road southwest of Moulsham Hall Lane Roundabout across the A131 to its junction with Bridleway 13.

(Moulsham Hall Lane and A131 Laybys and Blackley Lane, Great and Little Leighs) (Weekend Concerts Special Event) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Effect of the order: To temporarily introduce prohibition of traffic on the following lengths of road.

Location Description 
A131 Southbound Layby, Great and Little Leighs From a point approximately 482 metres north of its junction with Moulsham Hall Lane, north for approximately 270 metres. 
A131 Northbound Layby, Great and Little Leighs From a point approximately 270 metres north of its junction with Moulsham Hall Lane, north for a approximately 270 metres. 

Moulsham Hall Road, Great and Little Leighs From its junction with A131 to its junction with Hornell Corner Blackley Lane, Great and Little Leighs Between the junctions of London Road and Moulsham Hall Lane

The Road Closures on Moulsham Hall Lane and Blackley Lane, will be managed by event Marshalls during the event and access will be for event traffic only.

(A131, Main Road, Moulsham Hall Lane & London Road, Great Leighs) (Weekend Concerts Special Event) (Temporary 30/50 Speed Limit) Order 2025

Effect of the order: To temporarily introduce a speed limit on the following lengths of roads in Great and Little Leighs

Road Direction Description 
A131 Great Leigh Bypass Northbound From a point approximately 240 metres south of Moulsham Hall roundabout, to a point approximately 50 metres south of the A131 London Road roundabout. 
A131 Great Leigh Bypass Southbound From a point approximately 150 metres south of A131 London Road roundabout to a point approximately 140 metres south of the Moulsham Hall roundabout, Moulsham Hall Lane Both Directions From Moulsham Hall roundabout, north to its junction with Blackley Lane. 
London Road Both Directions From its junction with Moulsham Hall Roundabout north easterly for approximately 250 metres. Main Road Both Directions From its junction with London Road, south for approximately 85 metres

To temporarily introduce a 50mph Speed Limit on the following lengths of road in Great and Little Leighs.

Road Direction Description 
A131 Great Leigh Bypass Northbound From a point approximately 690 metres south of Moulsham Hall roundabout, north for approximately 450 metres. 
A131 Great Leigh Bypass Southbound From the A131 London Road roundabout south approximately 150 metres south.

The Essex County Council (A131, Great Leighs, Chelmsford & Braintree) (De-Restriction) Order 2007 is hereby temporary suspended insofar as it relates to the derestriction on the above lengths of A131 Great Leighs Bypass only. All other restrictions will remain in force.

The Order will come into effect on 04 July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months unless extended by the Secretary of State.

(Wheelers Hill Little Waltham) (Boat Club Special Event) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

The Essex County Council (A131 Essex Regiment Way and Wheelers Hill, Little Waltham) (Boat Club Special Event) (Temporary 30 Speed Limit and 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 (as amended).

Effect of the orders: 1. To temporarily introduce ‘No Stopping at Any Time’ on the following length of roads (and on verges)

Road Direction Description 
A131 Essex Regiment Way Both carriageways From its junction with Back Lane north to its junction with Sheepcotes Roundabout. 
Wheelers Hill Both carriageways From its junction with A131 Essex Regiments Way Roundabout, east to its junction with Leighs Road.

To temporarily introduce a 30-mph speed limit on the following length of road.

Road Direction Description 
A131 Essex Regiment Way Both carriageways From its junction with Back Lane north to its junction with Sheepcotes Roundabout. 
Wheelers Hill Both carriageways From its junction with A131 Essex Regiments Way Roundabout, east to its junction with Leighs Road.

To temporarily introduce prohibition of traffic on the following length of road, access only for buses.

Location Description Diversion 
Wheelers Hill, Little Waltham From approximately 232 metres east of the A131 roundabout to its junction with Leighs Road. 
Leighs Road, Drakes Lane, Boreham Road, Main Road, A131 Braintree Road, A131 Essex Regiment Way, Wheelers Hill and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 05 July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months unless extended by the Secretary of State.

(ECN07084 Cycle Lane, Chelmsford) (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 ECN07084 Cycle Lane, Chelmsford in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 35m south west of its junction with Chelmer Road for a distance approximately 510m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th July 2025 for 26 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2387666 – 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 resurfacing works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Ecn07084, Ecn07044, Baddow Road, Parkway, Chelmer Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 3rd July 2025 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hospital Approach, Broomfield (Directional Lane Only)) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Temporary Suspension of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) (Main Road & Court Road, Broomfield) 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 Hospital Approach, Broomfield (directional lane only) in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Searle Crescent to its junction with Main Road Roundabout a distance of approximately 130m in an easterly then south easterly direction. 
2. To temporarily suspend 7.5T weight restriction those lengths of Main Road & Court Road, Broomfield in the City of Chelmsford, as cited in “The Borough Council of Chelmsford (Little Waltham, Broomfield and Chelmsford) (Prohibition of Heavy Commercial Vehicles of Over 7.5 Tonnes Maximum Gross Weight) Order 1997 for the duration of the closure only.

The closure/restriction is scheduled to commence on 4th August 2025 and again on 13th & 14th August 2025 for 3 nights (20:00 - 05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP40059164556 – Hatton Traffic Management). 

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 bell mouth construction works are undertaken by Hatton Traffic Management.

An alternative route is available via Court Road, Main Road and vice versa (with access into Hospital Approach from Main Road).

The Order will come into effect on 3rd July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.15) 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 those lengths of road in the City of Chelmsford 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 those lengths of road specified in the schedule for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (Chelmsford City) (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 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 3rd July 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 road. For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order will come into effect on 3rd July 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 
A414 Greenbury Way, Chelmsford, Margaretting Road Roundabout, Greenbury Way, Writtle Highwood Road Roundabout, Ongar Road West, Writtle, Ongar Road, Highwood, From the junction with Bassetts Lane to the junction with Writtle Bypass Roundabout a distance of approximately 8460m London Road, A1114, A1016, Channels Drive Roundabout, A131 Essex Regiment Way, Garden Village Way Roundabout Springwood Link, A131, Panners Roundabout, A120, Birchanger Roundabout, A120, Hadham Road, A1184, Cambridge Road, A414, Hastingwood Roundabout, A414, Four Wantz Roundabout, A414 and vice versa

(Rothmans Avenue, Great Baddow) (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: 
1. To temporarily close that length of Rothmans Avenue, Great Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Foxholes Road to its junction with Dorset Avenue a distance of approximately 415m. 
2. To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ in the above length of road for the duration of the closure only.

“The Essex County Council (City of Chelmsford) (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.

An alternative route is available via Dorset Avenue, Galleywood Road, Vicarage Lane, High Street, Foxholes Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 26th June 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Stump Lane, Chelmsford) (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 Stump Lane, Chelmsford in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with The Heythrop to its junction with Green Close distance of approximately 120m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th July 2025 for 1 night (23:00 - 01:00) or where stated on a valid permit (KL701LTN1-30-54-120725 – 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 bridge inspection works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.

An alternative route is available via Stump Lane, Springfield Road, Springfield Green and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 19th June 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford & District of Rochford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.14) 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: 
1. To temporarily close those lengths of road in the City of Chelmsford & District of Rochford 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 those lengths of road specified in the schedule for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (Chelmsford City) (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 road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

“The Essex County Council (Rochford 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 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 19th June 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 road. For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order came into effect on 19th June 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 
Burnham Road, Rettendon From its junction with A130 New Bypass Roundabout for distance of approximately 365m in a north easterly direction. A132, A127, A1245 and vice versa. 
A130 New Bypass Roundabout, Rettendon Entire Roundabout a distance of approximately 210m. Turnpike Link, Rettendon From its junction with A130 New Bypass Roundabout to its junction with Rettendon Turnpike a distance of approximately 80m. Battlesbridge Bypass, Rettendon/ Battlesbridge From the junction of Chelmsford Road to the junction of A130 New Bypass Roundabout a distance of approximately 2090m. A1245, A127, A132 and vice versa. 
Slip Road From A130 New Bypass Southbound, Rettendon From its junction with A130 New Bypass to its junction with A130 New Bypass Roundabout a distance of approximately 255m. A130, A1245. Hawk Hill, Rettendon From its junction with Access Road to Battlesbridge Station to its junction with A130 New Bypass Roundabout a distance of approximately 530m. Hawk Hill, Chelmsford Road, A1245, A127, A132 and vice versa.

(Wilkinsons Mead, Chelmer Village) (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 Wilkinsons Mead, Chelmer Village in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Sheppard Drive for a distance of approximately 10m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th July 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WG5PC39Z – Openreach). 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.

No diversion is available.

The Order came into effect on 19th June 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

DATED: 26TH JUNE 2025