Essex, Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
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Essex County Council
(Cow Lane, Great Chesterford)
(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 Cow Lane, Great Chesterford in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 40m south west of its junction with Burton Wood Lane for a distance of approximately 105m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th November 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WG3NVR9Z – 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 renewal works are undertaken by Openreach.
No alternative route is available.
The Order will come into effect on 16th October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Old Mead Road, Henham)
(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, Henham in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 20m north west of its junction with Lodge Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th November 2025 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WG2KK37K – 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.
An alternative route is available via Old Mead Road, Station Road, B1051, Hall Road, Fullers Lane, Tye Green Road, Belmer Road, Burton End Road, Church Road, B1051, B1383, Ugley Road, North Hall Road, Old Mead Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, District of Uttlesford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Grove Hill, Stansted)
(Temporary Suspension of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction)
Streetworks No.5) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Uttlesford, as detailed in the Schedule.
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 works are scheduled to commence after 16th October 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 while micro ducting works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
The Order will come into effect on 16th October 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bush End, Takeley | From its junction with Hatfield Forest Road for a distance of approximately 820m in an easterly then south easterly direction. | Hatfield Forest Road, Collier Street, Green Hill, B183, Bush End and vice versa. |
| Hatfield Forest Road, Hatfield Broad Oak | From its junction with Bush End to its junction with Collier Street a distance of approximately 1160m. | Hatfield Forest Road, Wood Row, Woodside Green Road, B183, B1256 Hatfield Forest Road and vice versa. |
| Sucksted Green, Broxted | From its junction with Thaxted Road for a distance of approximately 175m in a north westerly direction. | Diversion 1: B1051, B184, Bolford Street, Thaxted Road, Henham Road, Chickney Road, Sibleys Lane, Cherry Green Road and vice versa. Diversion 2: Cherry Green Road, Sibleys Lane, Chickney Road, High Street, Church Street, Hall Road, Old Mead Road, Station Road, B1051 and vice versa. |
| Oxen End, Little Bardfield | From its junction with Cottage Lane for a distance of approximately 300m in a south westerly direction. | B1057, B1053, B1051, B184, B1256, St Edmunds Lane, B1057 and vice versa. |
| Thaxted Road, Broxted | From a point approximately 275m north east of its junction with Church End for a distance of approximately 1520m in a north easterly direction. | B1051, B184, B1256, A120, B1383, B1351, B1051 and vice versa. |
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.6) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Uttlesford, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 16th October 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 while mains renewal works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
The Order will come into effect on 16th October 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Road, Wimbish | From its junction with Little Brockhold Farm for a distance of approximately 880m in a northerly then north westerly direction. | Roman Road, Princes Well, Church Hill, B1053, Maple Lane and vice versa. |
| Top Road, Wimbish | From its junction with Little Brockhold Farm to its junction with Lower House Farm Lane a distance of approximately 1300m. | No Alternative Route. |
| Lower House Farm Lane, Wimbish | From its junction with Top Road to its end a distance of approximately 900m. | No Alternative Route. |
| Lower Green Lane, Wimbish | From its junction with Top Road to its end a distance of approximately 455m. | No Alternative Route. |
| Pepples Lane, Wimbish | From its junction with Thaxted Road to its end a distance of approximately 1110m. | No Alternative Route. |
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.7) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Uttlesford, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 16th October 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 while mains renewal works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
The Order will come into effect on 16th October 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moor End Road, Great Sampford | From its junction with Howe Lane for a distance of approximately 945m in a north westerly direction. | B1053, B1055, B1054, B1057, B1053 and vice versa. |
| High Street, Great Sampford | From its junction with Howe Lane to its junction with Finchingfield Road a distance of approximately 580m. | B1053, B1055, B1054, B1057, B1053 and vice versa. |
| Finchingfield Road, Great Sampford | From its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 460m in a north easterly then south easterly direction. | B1053, B1055, B1054, B1057, B1053 and vice versa. |
| Homebridge/Willetts Field, Great Sampford | From the junction of Finchingfield Road for a distance of approximately 150m in a south easterly then north easterly direction. | No Alternative Route. |
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.8) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Uttlesford, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 16th October 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.
(Various Roads, District of Uttlesford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.8) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Uttlesford, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 16th October 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 while mains renewal works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
The Order will come into effect on 16th October 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Road, Great Sampford | From its junction with Finchingfield Road to its junction with Sampford Hall Lane a distance of approximately 540m. | B1053, B184, B1051 and vice versa. |
| Thaxted Road, Little Sampford | From its junction with Sampford Hall Lane for a distance of approximately 910m in a south westerly direction. | B1053, B184, B1051 and vice versa. |
| Tindon End, Great Sampford | From its junction with Hill Road for a distance of approximately 500m in a north westerly direction. | No Alternative Route. |
(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 Wicken Road, Clavering in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 310m north east of its junction with Clatterbury Lane for a distance of approximately 90m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd November 2025 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX06162548JB – 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 connection works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
An alternative route is available via B1038, B1368, A10, A120, B1383, B1038 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Duck Street, Little Easton)
(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 Duck Street, Little Easton in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Park Road for a distance of approximately 295m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th October 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP003S50-2338 – Trident Utilities & Civils 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 sewer connection works are undertaken by Trident Utilities & Civils Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Duck Street, Mill End, B184, B1051, Stanbrook Road, Cherry Street, Duton Hill, Dunmow Road, Duck Street and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 2nd October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Folly Mill Lane, Thaxted)
(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 Folly Mill Lane, Thaxted in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Monk Street for a distance of approximately 295m in a north westerly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd October 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WG4KM60N – 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 renewal works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Cherry Street, Duton Hill Road, B184, Monk Street and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 2nd October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Vicarage Lane, Thaxted)
(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 Vicarage Lane, Thaxted in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Margaret Street for a distance of approximately 35m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd October 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WG5DR94T – 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 renewal works are undertaken by Openreach.
No alternative route is available.
The Order came into effect on 2nd October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
DATED: 9TH SEPTEMBER 2025
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