Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures, Temporary No Waiting/No Loading Clearway Restrictions and Temporary Bus Lane Closure & Suspension for Water Main Replacement and Traffic Signal Upgrade Works
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Essex County Council
(Various Roads, Epping Forest) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks No.3) Order 2026
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:
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To temporarily close those lengths of road in the District of Epping Forest, as detailed in the Schedule.
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A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Epping 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 are scheduled to commence after 29th January 2026, 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 roads.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main replacement works are undertaken by Thames Water. The Order came into effect on 29th January 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road | Description | Alternative Route
Spareleaze Hill, Loughton
From its junction with Traps Hill for a distance of approximately 370m in a south westerly direction.
Alternative Route
Diversion 1:
Spareleaze Hill, Tycehurst Hill and vice versa.
Diversion 2:
Spareleaze Hill, Brook Road, Alderton Hill, Traps Hill and vice versa.
Rectory Lane, Loughton
From its junction with Marjorams Avenue to its junction with the A1168 a distance of approximately 240m.
Alternative Route
A1168, Marjorams Avenue and vice versa.
Queens Road, Loughton
From its junction with York Hill to its junction with Pump Hill a distance of approximately 355m.
Alternative Route
York Hill, Pump Hill and vice versa.
Hillyfields, Loughton
From its junction with Rectory Lane to its junction with Pyrles Lane a distance of approximately 535m.
From a point approximately 80m east of its junction with The Croft for a distance of approximately 95m in a south easterly then north easterly direction.
Alternative Route
Rectory Lane, Pyrles Lane and vice versa.
Woodbury Hill, Loughton
From its junction with York Hill for a distance of approximately 220m in a north westerly then south westerly direction.
Alternative Route
York Hill and vice versa.
(Various Roads, Epping Forest) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks No.6) Order 2026
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:
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To temporarily close those lengths of road in the District of Epping Forest, as detailed in the Schedule.
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A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Epping 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 are scheduled to commence after 29th January 2026, 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 roads.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main replacement works are undertaken by Thames Water.
The Order came into effect on 29th January 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road | Description | Alternative Route
Durnell Way, Loughton Town
From its junction with Newmans Lane to its end a distance of approximately 65m.
No Alternative Route.
Thistle Mead, Loughton Town
From its junction with Newmans Lane to its end a distance of approximately 65m.
No Alternative Route.
Newmans Close, Loughton Town
From its junction with Newmans Lane to its end a distance of approximately 45m.
No Alternative Route.
Hatfields, Loughton Town
From its junction with Newmans Lane for a distance of approximately 35m in a south easterly direction.
Hatfield, Newpiece, Newmans Lane and vice versa.
Whitehills Road, Loughton
From its junction with Newmans Lane for a distance of approximately 25m in a north westerly direction.
Whitehills Road, Wellfields, A1168, Newmans Lane and vice versa.
(Various Roads, Epping Forest) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks No.7) Order 2026
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:
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To temporarily close those lengths of road in the District of Epping Forest, as detailed in the Schedule.
-
A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Epping 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 are scheduled to commence after 29th January 2026, 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 roads.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main replacement works are undertaken by Thames Water. The Order came into effect on 29th January 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road | Description | Alternative Route
Pump Hill, Loughton Town
From its junction with York Hill for a distance of approximately 35m in a south easterly direction.
Pump Hill, Queens Road, York Hill and vice versa.
Kings Hill, Loughton Town
From its junction with York Hill for a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction.
Kings Hill, Woodbury Hill, York Hill and vice versa.
Potters Close, Loughton Town
From its junction with York Hill to its end a distance of approximately 50m
No Alternative Route.
Steeds Way, Loughton Town
From its junction with York Hill for a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction.
No Alternative Route.
York Crescent, Loughton Town
From its junction with York Hill to its end a distance of approximately 35m
No Alternative Route.
(Various Roads, Epping Forest) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks No.4) Order 2026
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:
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To temporarily close those lengths of road in the District of Epping Forest, as detailed in Schedule 1.
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A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway as detailed in Schedule 1 and 2 for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Epping 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 are scheduled to commence after 29th January 2026, 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 roads.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main replacement works are undertaken by Thames Water.
The Order came into effect on 29th January 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule 1
Road | Description | Alternative Route
Tycehurst Hill, Loughton
From its junction with Spareleaze Hill for a distance of approximately 50m in a north westerly direction.
Spareleaze Hill, Brook Road, Alderton Hill, Traps Hill and vice versa.
Wellfields, Loughton
From its junction with Rectory Lane for a distance of approximately 15m in a south westerly direction.
Rectory Lane, A121, Church Lane, Wellfields and vice versa.
The Croft, Loughton
From its junction with Hillyfields for a distance of approximately 50m in a northerly direction.
Rectory Lane, Pyrles Lane and vice versa,
Hillcroft, Loughton
From its junction with Hillyfields for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction.
Rectory Lane, Pyrles Lane and vice versa,
Schedule 2
Road | Description
Marjorams Avenue, Loughton
From its junction with Rectory Lane for a distance of approximately 80m in a south westerly direction.
(Various Roads, Epping Forest) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks No.5) Order 2026
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 those lengths of road in the District of Epping Forest, as detailed in the Schedule.
-
A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Epping 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 are scheduled to commence after 29th January 2026, 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 roads.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main replacement works are undertaken by Thames Water.
The Order came into effect on 29th January 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road | Description | Alternative Route
Wallers Hoppet, Loughton
From its junction with Woodbury Hill for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction.
No Alternative Route Available
Kings Hill, Loughton
From its junction with Woodbury Hill for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction.
Kings Hill, York Hill and vice versa.
(Velizy Avenue, Harlow)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic (Bus Lane Only)) &
(Temporary Suspension of the Bus Lane) Order 2026
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:
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To temporarily close the bus lane in that length of Velizy Avenue, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 405m south east of its junction with First Avenue for a distance of approximately 25m in a south easterly direction.
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To temporarily suspend the bus lane in that length of Velizy Avenue, Harlow, in the District of Harlow, as cited in “The Essex County Council (Various Roads, Harlow) (Bus Lane) Order 2020”.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th February 2026–18th February 2026 (19:00–05:00) and the suspension will commence on the 19th February 2026 (10:00–15:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2396110 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while LED upgrade on traffic signals works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
No diversion route is available.
The Order came into effect on 29th January 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
DATED: 5TH FEBRUARY 2026
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