Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Maintenance and Infrastructure Works
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Essex County Council
(Church Lane, 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 Church Lane, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Church Meadows for a distance of approximately 40m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th September 2025 for 15 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001434829 – 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 B1053, A1017, B1054, B1057, B1053 and vice versa, or access only into Church Lane.
The Order will come into effect on 21st October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Church Street, 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 Church Street, Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Ashpole Road to its junction with High Garrett, a distance of approximately 370m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th September 2025 for 7 nights (19:00–05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP40054581965 – A -Redrow Homes 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 junction construction works are undertaken by Redrow Homes Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Church Street, Church Lane, Broad Road, Convent Hill, Broad Road, High Garrett and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 21st August 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Guithavon Street, Witham)
(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 Guithavon Street, Witham in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Newland Street for a distance of approximately 90m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA140RFSI1279237 – DN -GigaClear). 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 laying works are undertaken by GigaClear.
An alternative route is available via Newland Street, Mill Lane, Guithavon Street and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 21st August 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Gainsford Hall Road, Toppesfield)
(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 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 came 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 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 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 Pierrefitte Way, Rayne Road, Moat Road, Manor Street, Tindal Way, Railway Street, Rose Hill, Mill Hill and vice versa.
The Order came 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 Road/Walthams Cross, Great Bardfield)
(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 Mill Road/ Walthams Cross, Great Bardfield in the District of Braintree from the junctions with Brook Road to the junction with Winbush Farm Road for a distance of approximately 1810m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th August 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2383142 – 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 Brook Street, B1057, B1053, Daw Street, Winbush Farm Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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 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 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, Rayne Road, Victoria Square, Braintree Road, The Street, Queen Street, Crix Green Road, Bartholomew Green Lane and vice versa (with access only into School Road, School Lane, School Road and New Road).
The Order came 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.
(Witham Road, Terling/Dancing Dicks Lane, Witham)
(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 Witham Road, Terling/Dancing Dicks Lane, Witham in the District of Braintree, from the junction with Terling Road for a distance of approximately 1100m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th August 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2384703 – 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 Dancing Dicks Lane, Bunts Hall Road, Highfields Road, Spa Road, Powers Hall End, Terling Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
DATED: 14TH AUGUST 2025
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