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Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Traffic Regulation Orders, Parking Restrictions, Speed Limits and Temporary Road Closures
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Essex County Council
(Turnip Lodge Lane, Elmstead) (Prohibition of Motor Vehicles) Order 202*
(A133/Clacton Road, (Central Reservation Closure)
Traffic Regulation Order 202*
(Turnip Lodge Lane Bridleway) (Prohibition of Vehicles) Order 202*
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under Sections 1(1) and 2(1) to 2(2) to (3), 3(2), 4(1), Parts II and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the order:
1. To Implement: Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (Except for Access)
| Road | Direction |
|---|---|
| Turnip Lodge Lane | From its junction with Loverose Lane south-east then north-east for approximately 595 metres (where bollards will end access) |
| Road | Direction |
|---|---|
| A133 Clacton Road | The gap on the central reservation is approximately 130 metres east from the centre of Loverose Lane east for approximately 10 metres. |
| A133 Clacton Road | From a point in line with the extended western kerb line of Elmstead Road east for approximately 10 metres. |
3. To Implement: Prohibition of Vehicles (Except Cycles)
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Turnip Lodge Lane Bridleway | (i) From a point approximately 237.5 metres north-east of the north eastern edge of the Toucan Crossing Point north east for approximately 23 metres. |
| (ii) From a point approximately 5 metres south east of Turnip Lodge Lane, south east for approximately 16 metres to the south eastern side of the A1331 Pegasus Crossing Northbound Lanes. | |
| (iii) From the southeastern side of the A1331 Pegasus Crossing Southbound Lanes south east then north east, then south east for approximately 65 metres. |
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4. To Introducing: Unsegregated Footway/Cycleway (Two-Way, Shared Use (Minimum width 3 metres)
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| A133 Clacton Road North-west Side | From a point approximately 71 metres west of the A133/A1331 Roundabout north east for approximately 20 metres. |
| A1331 – West Side | (i) From a point approximately 59.5 metres north-east of the northwestern arm of the A133/A1331 Roundabout north-east for approximately 18 metres and south-east for approximately 14 metres (at the Toucan Crossing) |
| (ii) From a point approximately 59 metres south-west of its junction with the Tye Road Roundabout (at the Pegasus Crossing) north west for approximately 15 metres. | |
| A1331 South-East Side | From the northern edge of the Toucan Crossing south-west and east (to include roundabout circulatory to A133) for approximately 83.5 metres |
| A133 Clacton Road | From its junction with the A133/A1331 Roundabout east for approximately 58.5 metres |
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| A133 Clacton Road North-west Side/A1331 | From a point approximately 50 metres west of the A133/A1331 Roundabout north east for approximately 63 metres to the northwestern arm of the A133/A1331 Roundabout. |
| A1331 – West Side | (i) From its junction with the northwestern arm of the A133/A1331 Roundabout to a point approximately 9 metres south-west of the Toucan Crossing Point |
| (ii) From a point approximately 9 metres north-east of the Toucan Crossing Point north-east for approximately 205 metres | |
| (iii) From a point approximately 218 metres north-east of the Toucan Crossing Point north-east for approximately 242.5 metres, | |
| (iv) From a point approximately 535 metres north-east of the Toucan Crossing Point north-east for approximately 237.5 metres (to the Pegasus Crossing) | |
| (v) From a point approximately 10 metres north-east of the southern kerb line of Turnip Lodge Lane north-east for approximately 90 metres to its junction with Tye Road. | |
| (vi) From its junction with the Tye Road arm of the Tye Road Roundabout northeast to Allens Lane, approximately 390 metres |
Objections: Anyone who wishes to object to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection to the above address or via e-mail TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org quoting reference TRAF/8770 by 05 June 2026.
(Layer Road, Peldon Road and Rectory Lane, Abberton)
(30mph Speed Limit) Order 202*
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under Sections 81, 82(1) & 2(b), 83(2), 84(1)(a) and (2) and Parts IV and III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the order
To Implement: a ‘30mph Speed Limit’ (an existing National Speed Limit Road)
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Peldon Road, Abberton | From a point approximately 150 metres south of its junction with Bracken Way, south for approximately 140 metres |
Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: www.essexhighways.org/traffic-regulation-orders
If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Objections: Anyone who wishes to make an objection to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection to the above address or via e-mail to TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org quoting reference TRAF/8782 by 05 June 2026
(Colchester City) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.70) Order 2026
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:
- To introduce A Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) No Waiting at Any Time restriction on Park Road, From the boundary of 7a along its length to number 22. Incorporating the entrance to Ruth King Close for 9m.
- To Introduce No waiting at any time (double yellow line) restriction at the junction of Park Road Colchester and Park Road, Colchester on the North and South kerbs near to 7a.
- To introduce a Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) No Waiting at Any Time along the length of Turn Pike Close/Ipswich Road, Ardleigh.
- To Revoke the current Temporary order within Mascot Square and replace with a permanent order.
- To introduce No Waiting on Wednesdays from 7.30am to 11.30am on both sides of Mascot Square from its junction with Elmstead Road to its junction with Capstan Place. On one side of Mascot Square encircling house numbers 23 to 43. On the Southwest side of Capstan Place. Triumph Close on the Northwest side up to number 3. On the southeast and Southwest kerbs at the fork in Triumph Close.
- To introduce No Waiting at Any Time at the junction of Mascot Square and Triumph Close.
This Order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 by replacing tile numbers TL980 247 revision 0 with revision 1, TM020 297 revision 1 with revision 2, TM025 297 revision 0 with revision 1, TM020 295 revision 1 with revision 2 and TM020 292 revision 2 with revision 3, TM015 242 revision 1 to revision 2, TM020 242 revision 0 to revision 1.
Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 19th June 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 of 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 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.
(Various Roads, Stanway/Birch/Copford)
(Colchester Zoo 10k Running Race) (Special Events)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given 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 Zoo 10k Running Race.
Effect of the orders:
- To temporarily close the following roads in the City of Colchester:
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| B1022 Maldon Road, Stanway/Birch | From its junction with Warren Lane to the junction with Beckingham Hall Road. |
| Fountain Lane, Birch/Copford | From its junction with B1022 Maldon Road to its junction with Birch Road (entire length). |
| Birch Road | From the junction with Fountain Lane to junction with Boarded Barn Lane. |
| Boarded Barn Lane | From its junction with Birch Road to its junction with Rectory Road |
| Rectory Road | From its junction with Boarded Barn Lane to Whitehouse Farm Road |
| Whitehouse Farm Road | From its junction with Rectory Road to Hardy’s Green, Birch |
| Hardy’s Green, Birch | From its junction with Whitehouse Farm Road to Beckingham Hall Road. |
| Beckingham Hall Road, Birch | From its junction with Hardy’s Green to its junction with Maldon Road |
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| B1022 Maldon Road | Westbound Lane between main entrance of Colchester Zoo and junction with Warren Lane. |
| Easthorpe Road/Rectory Road, Birch/Copford | Southbound Lane closure between junction with Boarded Barn Lane and Whitehouse Farm Road. |
The alternative route will be via B1022 Maldon Road, Harborough Hall Road, Lodge Road, Easthorpe Road, Well Lane, Rectory Road, School Road, B1408 London Road, Straight Road, Gosbecks Road, B1026 Layer Road, Birch Road, Pudding Lane, School Hill and Lower Road.
Marshalls on site will permit access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians throughout the event.
The Order will come into effect on 17 May 2026 and may continue in force for 3 days unless extended by the Secretary of State.
(Church Lane, Colchester) (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 Church Lane, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Lexden Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th June 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WG8H1D3SSB – 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 manhole and joint box repairs with associated cabling works are undertaken by Openreach Limited.
An alternative route is available via Church Lane, Heath Road, Straight Road, London Road, Lexden Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 21st May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Church Lane, Stanway) (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 Church Lane, Stanway in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 160m south east of its junction with London Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a south easterly then south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th June 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30091259264 – 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 service connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via Church Lane, Plover Road, Western Approach, B1408, Church Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 21st May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Clairmont Road, Colchester) (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 Clairmont Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Collingwood Road to its junction with Straight Road a distance of approximately 145m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th June 2026 for 5 nights – (19:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2405524 – 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 defects works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Straight Road, London Road, Collingwood Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 21st May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Elm Lane, Feering/Marks Tey) (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 Elm Lane, Feering in the District of Braintree and Marks Tey in the City of Colchester, from its junction with A120 Coggeshall Road to its junction with Little Tey Road a distance of approximately 1650m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th June 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2397743 & EP201EH2397743A – 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 Little Tey Road, Wills Green, Hanover Square, The Street, Coggeshall Road, Feering Road, A1024, Colchester Road, A120 Coggeshall Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 21st May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Frating Abbey Farm Road, Frating) (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 Frating Abbey Farm Road, Frating in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 265m south east of its junction with Great Bentley Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th June 2026 for 1 night (00:10-04:40), or where stated on a valid permit (KLR350C-59-75-080626 – Network Rail Infrastructure 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 rail corrosion inspection works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Frating Abbey Farm Road, B1027, B1029, Great Bentley Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 21st May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea) (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 Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Western Road to its junction with Station Road a distance of approximately 140m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th June 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001504242 – Cadent Gas 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas Limited.
An alternative route is available via B1029 (following one way) and vice versa (with access only into Lower Park Road and Spring Chase).
The Order will come into effect on 21st May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Tollgate Road, Stanway) (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.
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