Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility and Maintenance Works
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Essex County Council
(St Michaels Lane, Braintree and 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 St Michaels Lane, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 65m north west of its junction with St Michaels Road for a distance of approximately 70m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th October 2025 for 16 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30065943450 – 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 supply works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via High Street, St Michaels Road.
The Order will come into effect on 18th September 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) (SW1) 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 District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 18th September 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.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while micro ducting works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
The Order will come into effect on 18th September 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 |
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. | Curds Road, B1024, A1124, Park Lane and vice versa. |
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 |
(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 Avenue Road, Witham in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Collingwood Road to its junction with The Avenue a distance of approximately 30m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2025 for 19 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001444869 – 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 gas main replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.
An alternative route is available via Newland Street, Collingwood Road and vice versa (with access only into The Avenue).
The Order came into effect on 4th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Panfield Lane, 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 Panfield Lane, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 35m south east of its junction with Bunyan Road for a distance of approximately 55m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd September 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WG0H1G0NSB – 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 underground cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Panfield Lane, Rayne Road, Aetheric Road, Bunyan Road and Panfield Lane.
The Order came into effect on 4th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Rickstones Road, Rivenhall)
(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 Rickstones Road, Rivenhall in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Church Road to its junction with Rectory Lane a distance of approximately 930m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2025 for 5 nights (20:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2386639 – 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 and gully works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Church Road, Park Road, Western Road, Temple Lane, B1018, Rickstones Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 4th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Rose 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 Rose Hill, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree from a point approximately 15m south of its junction with Rose Gardens for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03166231182 – 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 stoptap replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via Mill Hill, Chapel Hill, Rayne Road, Manor Street, Trinovantian Way, Railway Street, South Street and vice versa (with access only into Rose Hill).
The Order came into effect on 4th September 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)
(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 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 to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping restriction will be in force.
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.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 4th September 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 4th September 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 |
Worlds End, Hatfield Peverel | From its junction with Mowden Hall Lane for a distance of approximately 1045m in a south easterly then south westerly direction. | Mowden Hall Lane, B1137, B1019, B1018, A414, Little Baddow Road, The Ridge, North Hill and vice versa. |
Parsonage Hill/Colne Road, Bures Hamlet & Bures Road, White Colne | From the junction of Larmarsh Hill to the junction of Colchester Road a distance of approximately 6695m. | Lamarshe Hill, Springettes Hill, Bell Hill, Bures Road, Henny Road, Lamarsh Hill, Lamarsh Road, Henny Street, Lower Road, Middleton Road, A131, A1124 and vice versa. |
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