Essex - Multiple Temporary Traffic Prohibitions, Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions for Events and Highway Works
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(Various Roads, Boxted/Langham/Myland) (Colchester Half Marathon)
(Special Event) Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 16 (A-C) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), has made the above Order to facilitate the Colchester Half Marathon Charity Event.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close the following lengths of road in Myland/Langham/Boxted and the City of Colchester, to facilitate the Colchester Half Marathon. This event (Colchester Half Marathon) will be starting at United Way and finishing at United Way.
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| United Way, Myland | From a point approximately 396 metres east of its junction with Boxted Road, in a westerly direction to its junction with Boxted Road. |
| Boxted Road, Myland | From its junction with United Way to its junction with North Station Roundabout |
| Nayland Road, Mile End Road, Colchester | Roundabout |
| Station Way (A134), Colchester | From its junction with North Station Roundabout to its junction with Essex Hall Road Roundabout |
| North Station Road, Middleborough, North Hill, Colchester | From its junction with Essex Hall Roundabout to its junction with High Street. |
| High Street, East Hill, East Street, Colchester | From its junction with North Hill to its junction with Ipswich Road |
| Ipswich Road, Colchester | From its junction with East Street to its junction with Severalls Lane. |
| Severalls Lane, Colchester | From its junction with Ipswich Road (A1232) to Wyncolls Road. |
| Wyncolls Road, Colchester | From its junction with Severalls Lane to its junction with The Crescent. |
| The Crescent, Colchester | From its junction with Newcomen Way Roundabout to its junction with Severalls Lane Roundabout. |
| Severalls Lane, Colchester | From its junction with The Crescent to the junction with Langham Lane |
| Langham Lane, Moor Road, Langham | From its junction with Severalls Lane to its junction with High Street. |
| High Street, Langham | From its junction with Moor Road to its junction with Old Mill Road |
| Old Mill Road, Langham | From its junction with High Street to its junction with Dedham Road |
| Dedham Road, Boxted | From its junction with Old Mill Road to its junction with Boxted Straight Road/Straight Road/Boxted Road. |
| Boxted Road, Myland | From its junction with Straight Road to its junction with United Way |
The Order will come into effect on 08 March 2026 and may continue in force for 3 days unless extended by the Secretary of State.
(Footpath 34 Stanway) (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 14 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 04, Stanway in the City of Colchester, for its entire length from footpath 25 to London Road.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 07 March 2026, weather permitting, or where appropriate signs are showing and is required for the safety of the public due to a dangerous revetment and footpath surface. The work to make it safe will be programmed in due course.
Alternative route: London Road, Footpath 25 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 07 March 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months, or until the footpath/revetment has been made safe, whichever is the earlier
(Horkesley Hill, Great Horkesley)
(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 Horkesley Hill, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 735m north west then north east then north west of its junction with Boxted Church Road for a distance of approximately 1565m in a north easterly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th March 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA190ETEGCR0062AB – 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 and associated cabling works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
An alternative route is available via A134, A1071, A1214, A12, A1341, A134 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 12th March 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Main Road, Wormingford) (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 Main Road, Wormingford in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Little Horkesley Road for a distance of approximately 210m in a southerly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th April 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008PLT3163193230032025 – OPENREACH LIMITED). 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 LIMITED.
An alternative route is available via B1508, A134, A131, B1508 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 12th March 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Plough Road, Great Bentley)
(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 Plough Road, Great Bentley in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Hall View Road for a distance of approximately 95m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th March 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30041606016 – 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 installation works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via B1027, B1029, Great Bentley Road, Thorrington Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 12th March 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Station Road, Wakes Colne)
(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 Station Road, Wakes Colne in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 200m north east of its junction with The Street for a distance of approximately 20m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310792192 – 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 Station Road, Bures Road, Chappel Road, Hall Road, B1508, Fordham Road, Wormingford Road, Plummers Road, Moat Road, Church Road, Mill Road, Fiddlers Hill, Porters Cottages, Wood Lane, A1124, Station Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 12th March 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, District of Tendring & City of Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Slough Lane/Carpenters Lane, Elmstead)
(Temporary Introduction of One Way) & (Colchester Road, Elmstead)
(Temporary Introduction of a No Left Turn) (No.4) 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.
(Various Roads, District of Tendring & City of Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Slough Lane/Carpenters Lane, Elmstead)
(Temporary Introduction of One Way) & (Colchester Road, Elmstead)
(Temporary Introduction of a No Left Turn) (No.4) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Tendring as specified in the Schedule.
To temporarily introduce a one way restriction in that length of Slough Lane, Elmstead in the District of Tendring, from the junction with Colchester Road to the junction with Carpenters Lane a distance of approximately 1170m (traffic to flow in a north easterly then south easterly direction only).
To temporarily introduce a one way restriction in that length of Carpenters Lane, Elmstead, in the District of Tendring from its junction with Slough Lane to its junction with Colchester Road a distance of approximately 825m (traffic to flow in a south easterly direction only).
To temporarily introduce a no left turn from Colchester Road into Carpenters Lane for the duration of the above one way restrictions only.
A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the 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 (Tendring 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 being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 12th 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 will come into effect on 12th March 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Road, Elmstead (Gap Closures Only) | From the junction a point approximately 395m east of its junction with Slough Lane for a distance of approximately 5m in a southerly direction. From the junction a point approximately 120m east of its junction with Carpenters Lane for a distance of approximately 5m in a southerly direction. From its junction with Elmstead Road for a distance of approximately 5m in a northerly direction. | A133, A1232, A120, A133 and vice versa. |
| Allens Lane, Elmstead | From its junction with Tye Road for a distance of approximately 420m in a north easterly direction. | No alternative route available. |
| Tye Road, Elmstead | From a point approximately 730m north east then north west of its junction with Colchester Road for a distance of approximately 520m in a north westerly direction. | Tye Road, Wivenhoe Road, Bromley Road, Colchester, B1029, Harwich Road, Bromley Road, A133 and vice versa |
| Turnip Lodge Road, Elmstead | From its junction with Tye Road for a distance of approximately 145m in a south westerly then westerly direction. | Turnip Lodge Road, Turnip Lodge Lane, Carpenters Lane, A133, Tye Road and vice versa |
(Braiswick, Colchester) (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 Braiswick, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 250m north west of its junction with Bakers Lane for a distance of approximately 155m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd March 2026 for 1 night (20:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP40069979058 – RJM Elite Building 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 resurfacing night works are undertaken by RJM Elite Building Ltd.
An alternative route is available via B1508, A131, A134, B1508 and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 26th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Burnt Dick Hill, Boxted/Park Road, Great Horkesley)
(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 Burnt Dick Hill, Boxted/Park Road, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from the junction of Church Hill to the junction of Horkesley Hill a distance of approximately 2535m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2396864 – EH2396866 & EP201EH2396865 – 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 A134, Boxted Church Road, Church Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 26th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Holliewell Close, Stanway) (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 Holliewell Close, Stanway in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 35m south east of its junction with New Farm Road for a distance of approximately 10m in a south easterly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310798998 – 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.
No diversion route is available.
The Order came into effect on 26th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Ipswich Road, Colchester) (Directional Northbound 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 (directional northbound lane only) in that length of Ipswich Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Cowdray Avenue for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th March 2026 – (22:00-03:00) for 1 night, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03767101028 – 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 man hole cover works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via Ipswich Road Roundabout, Cowdray Avenue, A133, Colne Bank Avenue Roundabout, A133, A1124, Tollgate Roundabout Essex Yeomanry Way Roundabout, A1124, Eight Ash Green Interchange, A12 Junction A1124, A12 from Junction A1124 to Braiswick Bridge, A1232.
The Order came into effect on 26th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(John Street, Brightlingsea) (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 John Street, Brightlingsea in the District of Tendring, from its junction with High Street to its junction with Margaret Close a distance of approximately 55m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th March 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MT00110312264 – 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 service pipe location and boundary box installation works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
An alternative route is available via John Street, Edward Avenue, Richard Avenue, High Street and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 26th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Thorpe Road, Tendring) (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 Thorpe Road, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from a point 400m east of its junction with Crow Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008PLT3161594830032025 – 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 B1035, A120, B1352, B1414, B1035 and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 26th February 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, City of Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Maldon Road, Colchester) (Temporary Suspension of Bus Lane) & (Salisbury Avenue, Colchester) (Temporary Suspension of One Way) Order (No.3) 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 roads in the City of Colchester as specified in the schedule to this Order.
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