Uttlesford - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Restrictions due to Utility and Infrastructure Works
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Essex County Council
(Old Mead Road, Elsenham) (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 Old Mead Road, Elsenham in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with New Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a north westerly then north easterly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th October 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX06157092JB – 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 new water main works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
An alternative route is available via B1051, Mill Road, Crow Street, Church Street, Hall Road and vice versa (with access only into Station Road and Old Mead Road).
The Order will come into effect on 25th September 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Pipers Lane, 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 Pipers Lane, Littlebury in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Batts Lane for a distance of approximately 170m in a north westerly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th October 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WG5H5FC4G – 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 diversion route is available.
(Broxted Road, Thaxted) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
& (Grove Hill, Stansted) (Temporary Suspension of
7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) 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 Broxted Road, Thaxted in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 340m north east of its junction with Stanbrook Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a north easterly direction.
To temporarily suspend the 7.5T weight restriction entering Grove Hill, Stansted from Lower Street as cited in the “The Essex County Council (B1051 Grove Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet) (Weight Restriction) Order 1987” for the duration of the closures only.
The closure/suspension is scheduled to commence on 29th September 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20102338988 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/suspension is required for the safety of the public and workforce while bridge investigation works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via B1051, B184, B1256, A120, B1383, B1051 and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Cornells Lane, Widdington) (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 Cornells Lane, Widdington in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 710m south east of its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 450m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th September 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30088874416 – 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.
No alternative route is available.
The Order came 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.
(Cornells Lane, Widdington) (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 Cornells Lane, Widdington in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 520m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30015454830 – 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.
No alternative route is available.
The Order came 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.
(Hertford Lane, Elmdon) (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 Hertford Lane, Elmdon in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 600m south east of its junction with Mill Causeway for a distance of approximately 45m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd October 2025 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20198558123 – 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 culvert strengthening and repairs works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Hertford Lane, Heydon Lane, High Street, Essex Hill, B1039, Hollow Road, High Street, The Green, Crawley End Road, Mill Causeway, Hertford Lane and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
DATED: 18TH SEPTEMBER 2025
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