Essex - Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Regulation Changes
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Essex County Council
(West Stockwell Street, East Stockwell Street, Maidenburgh Street
and George Street, Colchester) (Prohibition of Motor Vehicles) Order 202
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the below Orders under sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4(1), 4(2), Part III and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the order:
1. To Revoke: The Essex County Council (West Stockwell Street, East Stockwell Street, Maidenburgh Street and George Street, Colchester) (No Entry & Revocation of One Way) Order 2022 in its entirety
2. To Implement: a prohibition of motor vehicles at the following locations
Road | Location |
West Stockwell Street | At a point approximately 13 metres north of its junction with High Street |
East Stockwell Street | At a point approximately 9 metres north its junction with High Street |
Maidenburgh Street | At a point approximately 7 metres north its junction with High Street |
George Street | Between a point approximately 60 metres north of its junction with High Street and a point 15 metres north of that point |
Further details:
All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: www.essexhighways.org/traffic-regulation-ordersIf you need to view a hard copy of the documents, please call 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number.
Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E Block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Objections: Anyone who wishes to make an objection to the proposed order should send the grounds for their objection in writing to the above address or via e-mail to TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org quoting reference TRAF/8681 by 26 September 2025.
(Tendring District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and
(On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.45) Order 202
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council proposes to make the order below under S1(1), 2(1) to (3), 3(2), 4(1), 4(2), 32(1), 35(1), 45, 46, 49, 63, 84(1)(a) and (2) and Parts IV and II of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).1. To Revoke: ‘No Waiting & Loading Mon-Fri 8.30am–9.30am and 2.30pm–3.30pm’ Restrictions.
Road | Description |
School Road, Elmstead | East Side: From a point approximately 18 metres North of its junction with Pine Way, South for approximately 38 metres. |
Road | Description |
Pine Way, Elmstead | Both Sides: From a point approximately 10 metres from its junction with School Road Eastwards for approximately 47 metres. |
Road | Description |
Pine Way | Both Sides: From its junction with School Road East for approximately 10 metres. |
School Road | North East Side: From the northern extended kerb line of Pine Way, North for approximately 16 metres. |
School Road | South East Side: From the southern extended kerb line of Pine Way, South for approximately 16 metres. |
TM0060 240 Rev 0 – Rev 1
TM0060 242 Rev 0 – Rev 1
Further details:
All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: www.essexhighways.org/traffic-regulation-orders If you need to view a hard copy of the documents, please call 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number.Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am–5.30pm Mon–Thurs and 8.30am–5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Objections: Anyone who wishes to make an objection to the proposed order should send the grounds for their objection in writing to the above address or via e-mail to TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org quoting reference TRAF8510 by 26 September 2025.
(Ardleigh Road, Great Bromley)
(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 Ardleigh Road, Great Bromley in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 170m north west of its junction with Colchester Road for a distance of approximately 20m in north westerly direction.The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2025 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30019099282 – 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 underground cable works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via A137, B1352, B1035, B1033, A133, B1029 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 11th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Chapel Lane, Elmstead)
(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 Chapel Lane, Elmstead in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 60m north west of its junction with Old School Lane for a distance of approximately 80m in a north westerly direction.The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30061043008 – 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 for pole replacement works undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via Old School Lane, Bromley Road, Clacton Road and vice versa (with access only into Chapel Lane).
The Order will come into effect on 11th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Cooks Hill, Boxted)
(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 Cooks Hill, Boxted in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 230m north west of its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th September 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD022-SPA-07333-046 – 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 carriageway repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water.An alternative route is available via Dedham Road and vice versa (with access only into Cooks Hill and Carters Hill).
The Order will come into effect on 11th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Park Road, Ardleigh)
(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 Park Road, Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 235m south west of its junction with Frating Road for a distance of approximately 135m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30057410792 – 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 tree cutting works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.An alternative route is available via Bromley Road, Colchester Road, B1029 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 11th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Prettygate Road, 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 Prettygate Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with All Saints Avenue for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03010643116 – 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 excavation works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via The Commons, Ambrose Avenue, King Harold Road and vice versa (with access only into Prettygate Road).
The Order will come into effect on 11th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Rowhedge Road, Colchester & Rowhedge Road/Marsh Crescent, Rowhedge)
(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 Rowhedge Road, Colchester & Rowhedge Road/Marsh Crescent, Rowhedge, in the City of Colchester from the junction of Fingringhoe Road to the junction of High Street a distance of approximately 1805m.The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2388003/EP201EH2387999/EP201EH2387997 – 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 Chapel Street, Head Street, Rectory Road, Fingringhoe Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 11th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Argents Lane, West Bergholt/Fordham Heath)
(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 Argents Lane, West Bergholt/Fordham Heath in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Chitts Hill to its junction with Heath Road a distance of approximately 1065m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2386875 – 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 installation drainage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.An alternative route is available via Chitts Hill, Halstead Road, A1124 and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Hungerdown Lane, Lawford/Ardleigh)
(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 Hungerdown Lane, Lawford/Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 205m south west of the junction with Tile Barn Lane for a distance of approximately 380m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30001742712 – 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 tree trimming works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.An alternative route is available via Little Bromley Road, Home Farm Lane, Harwich Road, Tile Barn Lane and vice versa (with access only into Tile Barn Lane).
The Order came 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.
(Hutchinson Close, Tiptree)
(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 Hutchinson Close, Tiptree in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 90m south east then north east of its junction with Gladstone Road for a distance of approximately 15m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03166006730/FH – 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 fire hydrant repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water.An alternative route is available via Hutchinson Close and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Malting Green Road, Layer-de-la-Haye)
(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 Malting Green Road, Layer-de-la-Haye in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Hawfinch Road for a distance of approximately 55m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2025 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30038943719 – 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 connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.An alternative route is available via Abberton Road, Layer Road, Oxley Hill, Layer Road, Peldon Road, Malting Road, Church Road, Peldon Road, Maldon Road, B1026 and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Manningtree Road, Dedham)
(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 Manningtree Road, Dedham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Saunders Field for a distance of approximately 40m 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 (MT00110276929 – 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 repair works are undertaken by Affinity Water.An alternative route is available via Manningtree Road, Crown Street, Castle Hill, The Heath, Long Road, East, Jupes Hill, Manningtree Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(School Lane, Langenhoe)
(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 Lane, Langenhoe in the City of Colchester, from its junction with B1025 Mersea Road to its junction with Abberton Road a distance of approximately 1025m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2384969 – 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 Mersea Road, Fingringhoe Road, Abberton Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(St Andrews 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 St Andrews Avenue, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 600m south east of its junction with Saint Davids Close for a distance of approximately 25m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 for 29 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20153087035 – 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 footway and cycleway upgrade works are undertaken by Essex County Council.An alternative route is available via A133. (with access only into St Andrews Avenue).
The Order came 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.
(The 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 The Avenue, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Lexden Road to its junction with Queens Road a distance of approximately 205m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2386044 – 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 Lexden Road, West Lodge Road, Queens Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Various Roads, City of Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.1) 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 those lengths of road in the City of Colchester as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 28th August 2025, as stated on a valid permit.
The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on One.Network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase 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.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce micro ducting works which are undertaken by Gigaclear.
The Order came 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.
Schedule
Road | Description | Alternative Route |
Wet Lane, Broxted | From its junction with Church Road for a distance of approximately 520m in a south easterly direction. | Church Road, Green Lane, Wet Lane and vice versa. |
Church Street, Broxted | From a point approximately 900m south west of its junction with Wick Road for a distance of approximately 120m in a south westerly direction. | Church Street, Parsonage Hill, Carters Hill, Straight Road, Dedham Road, Skye Hall Hill, Lower Farm Road and vice versa. |
Hayhouse Road, Earls Colne | From its junction with Foundry Lane for a distance of approximately 395m in a south westerly direction. | Curds Road, B1024, A1124, Park Lane and vice versa. |
Curds Road, Earls Colne | From the junction of Newhouse Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. | |
Newhouse Road, Earls Colne | From its junction with Hayhouse Lane for a distance of approximately 820m in a south westerly direction. | No Alternative Route Available |
DATED: 4TH SEPTEMBER 2025
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