Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Parking Restrictions due to Utility and Maintenance Works

Essex County Council

(Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.77) Order 2025

Notice is hereby given Colchester City Council acting on behalf of the North Essex Parking Partnership in exercise of the delegated powers of the traffic authority Essex County Council granted under an Agreement dated 1st July 2022 has made the above Order under sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4(1), 4(2), 32, 35, 45, 46, 49 and 53 and Parts III and IV of schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

The effect of the Order:

1. To introduce a Restricted Parking Zone No waiting at any time in Goldsmiths (Partridge Road, Harlow) from its junction with Partridge Road for its entire length.

This Order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council (Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 by replacing tile numbers TL450 082 revision 2 with revision 3

Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 5th January 2026.

Further details: The Order and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders can be viewed at https://north.parkingpartnership.org/traffic-regulation/ 

Application to the high court: Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order or any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or of any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.

(Ashlyns Lane, Bobbingworth)

(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 the stated length of Ashlyns Lane, Bobbingworth in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Bobbingworth Mill for a distance of approximately 525m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026 for 21 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30071581525 – UK Power Networks). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or display 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.

The alternative route will be available via Bobbingworth Mill, Epping Road, High Road, Talbot Roundabout, London Road, Ashlyns Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 18th January 2026.

(Drapers Corner, Ongar) (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 Drapers Corner, Ongar in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Greensend Road for a distance of approximately 45m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30702588077 – 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 Drapers Corner, Mutton Row, Toot Hill Road, Greensend Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th January 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Epping Lane, Theydon Garnon) (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 Epping Lane, Theydon Garnon in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Hobbs Cross Lane for a distance of approximately 160m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th January 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX06210294605 – 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 meter exchange works are undertaken by Affinity Water.

An alternative route is available via Epping Lane, Abridge Road, Ongar Road, Passingford Bridge Roundabout, London Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon) (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 Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon in the District of Epping Forest, from both of its junctions with Epping Lane for a distance of approximately 390m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (OD800BWGKKV311PPTSB – 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 testing works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Epping Lane, Hobbs Cross Road, Mount Road, London Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hoe Lane, Nazeing) (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 Hoe Lane, Nazeing in the Epping Forest District, from its junction with Palmers Grove for a distance of approximately 600m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th January 2026 for 43 days (over 3 phases), or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001454279 – 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 upgrade works are undertaken by Cadent.

An alternative route is available via Hoe Lane, Betts Lane, Nazeing Common, Middle Street, Hoe Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Horsecroft Road, Harlow) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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 Horsecroft Road, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from its junction with Barrows Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st January 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30099389601 – 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 electrical repair works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via Harolds Road, Barrows Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Love Lane, Chigwell) (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 Love Lane, Chigwell in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 20m south west of its junction with Brunel Road for a distance of approximately 15m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th January 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MU0911LS000814006096-0045 – Thames 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 Thames Water.

An alternative route is available via Love Lane, Brunel Road, Chigwell Road, Cross Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar) (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 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 615m north west from its northern junction with Woolmongers Lane for a distance of approximately 195m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WG8W2N8L – 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 duct works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Nine Ashes Road, Ongar Road, Dyers Road, Mill Lane, Chelmsford Road, Blackmore Road, King Street and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Park Avenue, Hutton) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)

(Temporary Suspension of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction)

(Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton) 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 that length of Park Avenue, Hutton in the Borough of Brentwood, from a point approximately 90m south east of its junction with Hanging Hill Lane for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction.

1. To temporarily close that length of Park Avenue, Hutton in the Borough of Brentwood, from a point approximately 20m south west of its junction with Hall Green Lane for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction.

1. To temporarily suspend the 7.5T weight restriction on that length of Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton in the Borough of Brentwood, from its junction with Rayleigh Road to its junction with Ingrave Road as cited in “The Essex County Council (7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) Order 1994” for the duration of the above closures only.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th January 2026 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311006D117836 – 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 duct clearing works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Hanging Hill Lane, Hall Green Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Pudding Lane, Chigwell) (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 Pudding Lane, Chigwell in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Abridge Road for a distance of approximately 120m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th January 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (B008PLT1345411430032025 – 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 testing works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Pudding Lane, A113, B172, Vicarage Lane, A113 and vice versa.

(Rivermill, Harlow) (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 Rivermill, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 210m north west from east of its junction with Holdings Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008G8EAA211543ARCB – 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 new duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Rivermill and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Roding Lane, Chigwell) (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 Roding Lane, Chigwell in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with High Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th January 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGLJDG1P01SB – 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 cable replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Roding Lane, Chigwell Rise, High Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Tysea Hill Road, North Weald Bassett/Epping Upland/Harlow)

(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 Rye Hill Road, North Weald Bassett/

Epping Upland/Harlow in the District of Epping Forest and District of Harlow, from the

junction with High Road to the junction with Paringdon Road for a distance of approximately

290m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th January 2026 for 12 days, or where

stated on a valid permit (KA190HAS01009AB, KA190HAS01010AB &

KA190HAS01011AB – Gigaclear). 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 micro ducting works are undertaken by Gigaclear.

An alternative route is available via B1393, A414, A1169, Paringdon Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for

18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Stonards Hill, Epping) (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 Stonards Hill, Epping in the District

of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 90m south east of its junction with Palmers

Hill for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is

scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid

permit (EC30017797564 – 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 electric connection works

are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via Stewards Green Road, Bower Hill, Station Road,

High Street, Palmers Hill and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for

18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Tawney Lane, Stapleford Tawney)

(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 Tawney Lane, Stapleford Tawney

in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 1800m north east from south

east of its junction with Tawney Common for a distance of approximately 30m in a south

easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th January 2026 for 7 days,

or where stated on a valid permit (EC30069436120 – 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

overhead electrical works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via Tawney Common, Epping Road, School Road,

Banks Lane, Mount Road and vice versa.

(The Downs, Harlow) (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 The Downs, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 200m south west, south then south west of its junction with Maddox Road for a distance of 70m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st January 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GEAA9116339RC58 – 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 new cabling connection works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via The Downs and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Toot Hill Road, Ongar) (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 Toot Hill Road, Ongar in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Mill Lane for a distance of approximately 140m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008BFDS7909SB – 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 cabling installation works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Toot Hill Road, Mutton Row, Drapers Corner, Greensend Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th December 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Toot Hill Road, Ongar) (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 Toot Hill Road, Ongar in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Mill Lane for a distance of approximately 140m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th January 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGKVHN9ZSB – 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 new duct works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Toot Hill Road, Greensend Road, Drapers Corner, Mutton Row and vice versa.

(Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey)

(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 Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 85m south west of its junction with Upshire Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th December 2025 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30003064306 – 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 Woodgreen Road, A121, Honey Lane, Farm Hill Road, Crooked Mile, Parklands, Upshire Road, Woodgreen Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 27th November 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

DATED: 4TH DECEMBER 2025