Braintree, Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Essex County Council

(Gainsford Hall Road, Toppesfield) (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 Gainsford Hall Road, Toppesfield in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 270m south east of its junction with Gainsford End for a distance of approximately 80m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th August 2025 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WG3N6N4G – 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 pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.

No alternative route is available for this closure.

The Order will come into effect on 7th August 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Mill Hill, Braintree & Bocking) (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 Mill Hill, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Megs Way for a distance of approximately 85m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th August 2025 for 2 nights (22:00–05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (KL721BRA-18-26-260825 – 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 maintenance works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.

An alternative route is available via Mill Hill, Chapel Hill, Lakes Road, Manor Street, Trinovantian Way, Railway Street, Rose Hill, Mill Hill and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 7th August 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(School Road, Rayne) (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 School Road, Rayne in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 45m north east of the junction with Mill Lane for a distance of approximately 40m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th August 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03166081677 – 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 stop tap replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water.

An alternative route is available via Gore Road, The Street, Dunmow Road, Braintree Road, Watch House Green, Rayne Road, Frenches Green Road, Crix Green Road, Bartholomew Green Lane and vice versa (with access only into School Road, School Lane, School Road and New Road).

The Order will come into effect on 7th August 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Colemans Bridge/Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End) (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:

1. To temporarily close that length of Colemans Bridge, Rivenhall End in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Little Braxted Lane to its junction with Colchester Road a distance of approximately 170m.

2. To temporarily close that length of Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Colemans Bridge for a distance of approximately 85m in a south easterly direction.

The closures are scheduled to commence on 19th August 2025 for 4 nights (21:00–05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (FN40603736294/FN40677496686 – National Highways). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while resurfacing works are undertaken by National Highways on the A12.

An alternative route is available via A12, B1024 and A12 or A12, North east slip road for Hatfield Peverel and back on A12.

The Order came into effect on 24th July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hyde Lane, The Salings) (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 Hyde Lane, The Salings in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Bardfield Road to its junction with Mounts Farm Road a distance of approximately 785m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th August 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2385869 – 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 drainage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Hyde Lane, Victoria Hill, Shalford Green, Boarded Barns Road, Bardfield Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 24th July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(The Street, Feering) (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 The Street, Feering in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Hanover Bridge for a distance of approximately 215m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th August 2025 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC454-WG6D0J7X – 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 frame and cover works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via The Street, Coggeshall Road, London Road, New Lane, Hanover Bridge and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 24th July 2025 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 & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (South Street/Bridge Street & Newland Street, Witham) (Temporary Suspension of Weight Restriction) (No.13) 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 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 for the duration of the closures.

   3. “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.

   4. To temporarily suspend the 7.5 tonne weight restriction in that length of South Street, Braintree, from its junction with Silks Way to its junction with Railway Street as detailed in The Essex County Council (South Street, Braintree) (7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) Order 2010 for the duration of the closures only.

   5. To temporarily suspend the 7.5 tonne weight restriction in that length of Bridge Street/Newland Street, Witham from the junction with Spinks Lane to the junction with Maldon Road as detailed in The Essex County Council (Bridge Street & Newlands Street, Witham) (7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) Order 2009 for the duration of the closures only.

   The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 24th 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 came into effect on 24th July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

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