Braintree District, Multiple Temporary Road Closures Due To Utility Works
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(Old Road, Feering) (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 Road, Feering in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 555m south east then south of its junction with Langley Green for a distance of approximately 30m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2025 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (AD03062964783 – 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 water maintenance works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via: Wills Green, Coggeshall Road, Skye Green Road, and vice versa. (with access only into Old Road).
The Order will come into effect on 6th November 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) (Sw3) 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:
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 6th November 2025 exact dates of works will be posted on One.Network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase in both directions 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/letter 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 6th November 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 |
Three Chimneys Lane, Ridgewell | From its junction with Birdbrook Road for a distance of approximately 450m in a south westerly then north westerly then south westerly direction. | No Alternative Route Available |
Birdbrook Road, Ridgewell | From its junction with Three Chimneys Lane to its junction with Three Chimneys Lane a distance of approximately 105m. | Stambourne Road, Drury Lane, A1017, Four Ash Hill, Birdbrook Road and vice versa. |
Stambourne Road, Ridgewell | From its junction with Sparks Lane for a distance of approximately 1770m in a westerly then south westerly direction. | Birdbrook Road, Four Ash Hill, A1017, Stambourne Road, Great Yeldham Road, Church Road and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (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:
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 6th November 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/letter drop and advanced warning signs on the road.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on: 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 6th November 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 |
Forest Road/ Cypress Road, Witham | From the junction of Rickstones Road to the junction of Walnut Drive a distance of approximately 1300m. | Cypress Road, Rickstones Road and vice versa. |
Rickstones Road/ Hatfield Road, Witham | From the junction of Terancey Way to the junction of Conrad Road a distance of approximately 170m. | Rickstones Road, Crossing Road, Braintree Road, Conrad Road, Rickstones Road and vice versa. |
Redwood Close, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Road | Description | Alternative Route |
Palm Close, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 55m in a south westerly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Sycamore Close, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 55m in a south westerly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Magnolia Close, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south westerly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Poplar Close, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 30m in the south westerly then southerly then south westerly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Rectory Lane, Rivenhall | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a north easterly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Lime Close, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a westerly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Laburnham Way, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road to its junction with Juniper Crescent a distance of approximately 30m. | Laburnham Road, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Rickstones Road, Cypress Road and vice versa. |
Yew Tree Close, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Elderberry Gardens, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 35m in a south easterly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Mulberry Gardens, Witham | From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. | No Diversion Available |
Halstead Road / The Street / School Street, Foxearth | From the junction of Glemsford Road to the junction with Redhouse Farm Lane a distance of approximately 2850m. | Halstead Road, Pentlow Hill, The Street, Pentlow Lane, A1092, A134, B1064, Borley Road, Halstead Road and vice versa. |
Huntsmans Lane, Foxearth | From its junction with Buttings Lane to its junction with Halstead Road a distance of approximately 500m. | Buttings Lane, Foxearth Road, Halstead Road and vice versa. |
Mill Road, Foxearth | From its junction with Redhouse Farm Lane to its junction with Perryfield Lane a distance of approximately 85m. | Mill Road, Huntsmans Lane, Foxearth Road, Halstead Road and vice versa. |
Claypits Lane, Foxearth | From its junction with Redhouse Farm Lane to its junction with Perryfield Lane a distance of approximately 57m. | No Diversion Available |
Redhouse Road, Foxearth | From its junction with Halstead Road to its junction with Liston Road for a distance of approximately 1065m. | Liston Road, Foxearth Road, Halstead Road and vice versa. |
Churchhill Road, Braintree and Bocking | From its junction with Deanery Hill a distance of approximately 57m. | Deanery Hill, Coldnailhurst Avenue, Church Lane, B1053, B1057 and vice versa. |
Coldnailhurst Avenue, Braintree and Bocking | From its junction with Deanery Hill to its junction with Millard Close for a distance of approximately 520m. | Deanery Hill, Millard Close, B1018, B1057, A120, A131, B1053 and vice versa. |
(Boars Tye Road, Silver End) (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 Boars Tye Road, Silver End in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 160m north west of its junction with Fenestra Way for a distance of approximately 70m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th November 2025 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit (EN013326193A – Essex and Suffolk 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 connection works are undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water.
An alternative route is available via: Boars Tye Road, Lanham Green Road, The Street, Polecat Road, B1018, Temple Lane, Boars Tye Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 23rd October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Park Drive, 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 Park Drive, Braintree & Bocking in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 55m south west of its junction with Challis Lane for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th November 2025 for 3 days or where stated on a valid permit (AD03166196049/1 – 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 new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via: Park Drive, Goldingham Drive, Milton Avenue, Masefield Road, Challis Lane, Park Drive and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 23rd October 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
DATED: 30TH OCTOBER 2025
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