Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Introduction of a 30mph Speed Limit
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Essex County Council
(Mill Road, Henham) (Temporary Introduction of a 30mph Speed Restriction) 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 introduce a 30mph speed restriction in that length of Mill Road, Henham in the District of Uttlesford from a point approximately 150m north west of its junction with Henham Road for a distance of approximately 250m in a north westerly direction. The restriction is scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 for 78 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP40040500321 – Bellway Homes).
The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while temporary construction access works are undertaken by Bellway Homes.
The Order will come into effect on 28th August 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Nettleditch, Littlebury) (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 Nettleditch, Littlebury in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Cambridge Road for a distance of approximately 365m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th September 2025 for 1 night (22:00 - 06:00), or where stated on a valid permit (KL701BGK-44-21-170925 – 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 examination works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via B1383, Littlebury Green Road, Strethall Road, Littlebury Green Road, Chalk Pit Lane, Catmere End, Batts Lane, Strethall Road, Merton Place, Nettleditch and vice versa.
(Various Roads, District of Uttlesford) (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:
To temporarily close that length of road in the District of Uttlesford as specified in the schedule.
A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above length of road for the duration of the closure to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Uttlesford 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 length 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 28th August 2025 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The road 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.
Schedule
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| Walden Road / Walden Road Roundabout West, Great Chesterford | From the Cambridgeshire Boarder to the junction of Walden Road Roundabout East a distance of approximately 225m. | A1301, A505, A11, A1307, A1017, A131, A120, B1256, B184, Peasland Road, Mount Pleasant Road, Borough Lane, B1052, B1383 and vice versa. |
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 Chestnut Avenue, Littlebury in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 365m north west of its junction with London Road for a distance of approximately 305m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025 for 4 nights (22:00 - 05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (KL721BGK-42-50-010925 – 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 Chestnut Avenue, B1383, Littlebury Green Road, Strethall Road, Littlebury Green Road, Chestnut Avenue and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 14th August 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Ugley Road, Henham/Ugley) (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 Ugley Road, Henham/Ugley in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with North Hall Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20181522085 – 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 trail hole works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via North Hall Road, B1383, Ugley Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 14th August 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
DATED: 21ST AUGUST 2025
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