Essex, Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Prohibition of Use
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Essex County Council
(Footpath 12 (Brickyard Crossing), Benfleet)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2026
Further to notice: Under section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), which commenced on 11 February 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 Footpath 12, Benfleet in the Borough of Castle Point, from its junction with Footpath 31 north east for approximately 32 metres.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 04 March 2026 to 03 September 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public, due to unsafe usage of the crossing, this footpath will be stopped up permanently.
The alternative route will be via Footpath 31, Footpath 22, Bridleway 60, Footpath 12 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 04 March 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the crossing has been permanently closed.
(Beeleigh West, Fryerns)
(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 Beeleigh West, Fryerns in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Beeleigh Cross for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th March 2026 for 16 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311574D126610 – 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 laying works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Beeleigh West, Quilters Straight, Whitmore Way, The Fremnells and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 5th March 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Dunton Road, Laindon)
(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 Dunton Road, Laindon in the Borough of Basildon, from a point approximately 140m west of its junction with Kings Road for a distance of approximately 45m in a westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th March 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30070558706 – 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.
Alternative routes are available via
Dunton Road, High Road North, Willowfield, Hornbeam Way, Church Road, A176, Upper Mayne, Southend Arterial Road To Upper Mayne Link Road, On Slip Road From Upper Mayne To A127 Westbound, A127, Off Slip Road From A127 To West Mayne Westbound, West Mayne Roundabout, Dunton Road.
Dunton Road, West Mayne Roundabout, On Slip Road From West Mayne To A127 Eastbound, A127, High Road North, Dunton Road.
The Order will come into effect on 5th March 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley)
(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 Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley in the Borough of Castle Point, from its junction with Benfleet Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly then north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th March 2026 for 19 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5021001367381 – 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.
An alternative route is available via Shipwrights Drive, A13, B1014 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 5th March 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, Borough of Castle Point)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (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:
To temporarily close those lengths of road in the Borough of Castle Point as specified in schedule to this Order.
A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule 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 Borough of Castle Point (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 at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 5th March 2026 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/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order came into effect on 5th March 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road
Link Road, Canvey Island
Description
From its junction with Lincoln Way to its junction with Maple Way a distance of approximately 490m
Alternative Route
Diversion 1: Link Road, A130, B1014, Link Road.
Diversion 2: Link Road, B1014 Somnes Avenue, Foksville Road, B1014 Furtherwick Road, A130, Link Road
Road
Third Avenue, Canvey Island
Description
From its junction with Link Road for a distance of approximately 175m in a north westerly then northerly direction
Alternative Route
as above
Road
Furtherwick Avenue/Western Esplanade and Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island
Description
From the junction with Mayland Avenue to the junction with Cleveland Road a distance of approximately 1045m
Alternative Route
Furtherwick Road, A130 Long Road, Thorney Bay Road and vice versa
(Butneys, Ghyllgrove)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Butneys, Ghyllgrove in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with The Gore for a distance of approximately 35m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2394371 – 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 kerb repair works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via The Gore, Roselaine, Butneys and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 19th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Hunters Avenue, Great Burstead)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Hunters Avenue, Great Burstead in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Kennel Lane to its junction with Langham Crescent for a distance of approximately 75m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2026 for 26 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP003S50-2407 – GTM). 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 foul connection works are undertaken by GTM.
An alternative route is available via Kennel Lane, Hickstars Lane, Well Mead, Langham Crescent and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 19th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Malyons Lane, Hullbridge)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Malyons Lane, Hullbridge in the District of Rochford, from a point approximately 25m east of its junction with Brandy Avenue for a distance of approximately 35m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN01337219 – 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 Malyons Lane, Ferry Road, Lower Road, Buttemere Gardens, Bartons Avenue, Brandy Avenue and vice versa (with access only into Malyons Lane between Brandy Avenue and Elm Grove).
The Order came into effect on 19th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Pound Lane, Laindon)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Pound Lane, Laindon in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Tallis Road for a distance of approximately 120m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2026 for 10 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013329272 – 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 water connection works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.
An alternative route is available via Pound Lane, B148, Basildon Drive, Kathleen Ferrier Crescent, Tallis Road, Pound Lane and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 19th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Radford Way, Billericay) (Eastbound Lane Only)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 the (directional eastbound lane only) in that length of Radford Way, Billericay in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Mountnessing Road for a distance of approximately 535m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2026 for 73 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5021001484003 – 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.
An alternative route is available via Radford Way, Mountnessing Road, Perry Road, Queens Park Avenue, B1007.
The Order came into effect on 19th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Southwell Road, South Benfleet)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Southwell Road, South Benfleet in the Borough of Castle Point, from its junction with Ridgemount to its junction with Tippersfield a distance of approximately 65m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th March 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2397245 – 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 carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Southwell Road, Hill Road, Fernlea Road, Mount Road, Southwell Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 19th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, District of Rochford)
(Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.1) 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 introduce ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction on both sides of the carriageway in those roads in the District of Rochford as per schedule.
Signs will be installed indicating when the restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Rochford 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 at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 19th February 2026 exact dates will be specified on One.Network. Residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order came into effect on 19th February 2026 may in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road
York Road, Hawkwell
Description
From its junction with Ashingdon Road to its end a distance of approximately 480m
Road
Harrow Close, Hawkwell
Description
From its junction with Harrow Gardens to its end a distance of approximately 70m
Road
Spencers, Hawkwell
Description
From point where road name changes from Thorpe Close to its end a distance of approximately 240m
Road
Bullwood Road, Hockley
Description
From its junction with Main Road to it end a distance of approximately 200m
Road
Broad Oak Way, Rayleigh
Description
From its junction with Queens Road to its junction with Trinity Road a distance of approximately 260m
Road
Jubilee Road, Rayleigh
Description
From its junction with Bull Lane to its junction with Grove Road – a distance of approximately 170m
Road
Wyburns Avenue, Rayleigh
Description
From its junction with Daws Heath Road to its end (including spur) a distance of approximately 480m
Road
White House Chase, Rayleigh
Description
From its junction with Daws Heath Road to its junction with Eastwood Road a distance of approximately 175m
Road
Ruffles Close, Rayleigh
Description
From its junction with Victoria Road to its end a distance of approximately 65m
DATED: 26TH FEBRUARY 2026
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