Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices

Essex County Council

(Footpath 85, Chelmsford) (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 22 May 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 as amended.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpath 85, Chelmsford in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 35 metres north of Duke Street, for approximately 75 metres north.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 31 May 2026 to 31 November 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while permissions and contractor are appointed for the upgrade of footpath.

The alternative route will be via Duke Street, Church Lane, Cottage Place and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 31 May 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hurrells Lane/Chapel Lane & New Lodge Chase, Little Baddow)
(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:

1. To temporarily close that length of Hurrells Lane, Little Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Hammonds Road to its junction with New Lodge Chase a distance of approximately 1280m.

2. To temporarily close that length of Chapel Lane, Little Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Church Road to its junction with New Lodge Chase a distance of approximately 760m.

3. To temporarily close that length of New Lodge Chase, Little Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Hurrells Lane for a distance of approximately 705m in a south westerly, south easterly then southerly direction.

The closures are scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP02236074623, EP02217391464 & EP02201296407 – GTM). The scheduled dates may vary for these phased works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while tree trimming works are undertaken by GTM.

An alternative route is available via:

1. Hammonds Road, Church Road and vice versa.

2. Hammonds Road, Church Road and vice versa.

3. Graces Lane, Riffhams Lane, A414, Sandon Interchange, Hammonds Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the phased works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Maldon Road, Margaretting) (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 Maldon Road, Margaretting in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 1300m south east, north east, south east then north east of its junction with Main Road for a distance of approximately 190m in a north easterly then south easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2402854 – 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 and kerbing works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Maldon Road, London Hill, Margaretting Road, Stock Road, B1007, A1114, London Road, Widford Roundabout, A414, Margaretting Road, Writtle Road, Wantz Road, Maldon Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Old Southend Road, Sandon) (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 Old Southend Road, Sandon in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Southend Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30055024381 – 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 Old Southend Road, Southend Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 11th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Elms Drive, Chelmsford) (Temporary Introduction of a No Right Turn) & (Westfield Avenue, Chelmsford) (Temporary Introduction of a No Left Turn) (Streetworks 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:

1. To temporarily close those lengths of road in the City of Chelmsford, as detailed in the Schedule.

2. To temporarily introduce a no right hand turn from Elms Drive, Chelmsford into Broomfield Road, Chelmsford in the City of Chelmsford for the duration of the above closures only.

3. To temporarily introduce a no left hand turn from Westfield Avenue, Chelmsford into Broomfield Road, Chelmsford in the City of Chelmsford for the duration of the above closures only.

The works are scheduled to commence after 11th June 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 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 roads.

The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.

The Order will come into effect on 11th June 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

Kings Road, Chelmsford From its junction with Broomfield Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a westerly direction. Kings Road, Swiss Avenue, Broomfield Road and vice versa

Swiss Avenue, Chelmsford From its junction with Broomfield Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a westerly direction. Swiss Avenue, Kings Road, Broomfield Road and vice versa

Corporation Road, Chelmsford From its junction with Broomfield Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a north westerly direction. Corporation Road, Kings Road, Broomfield Road and vice versa

Broomfield Road, Chelmsford (Northbound Only) From its junction with Parkway to its junction with Swiss Avenue distance of approximately 260m in a north easterly direction (northbound only). A1016, Valley Bridge, B1008.

Elms Drive, Chelmsford No right hand turn from Elms Drive into Broomfield Road. - B1008, A1016,
Valley Bridge, B1008

Valley Bridge, B1008. Westfield Avenue, Chelmsford No left hand turn from Westfield Avenue into Broomfield Road B1008, A1016, Valley Bridge, B1008..

(Various Cycle Lanes, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Use)
(Streetworks No.5) 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:

1. To temporarily close those lengths of cycle lanes in the City of Chelmsford, as detailed in the Schedule.

The works are scheduled to commence after 11th June 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 cycle lanes 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 cycle lanes.

The cycle lane closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.

The Order will come into effect on 11th June 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule

Road - Description - Alternative Route

Broomfield Road, Chelmsford (Cycle Lane Only) From its junction with Parkway to its junction with First Avenue a distance of approximately 765m (both directions). B1008.

Corporation Road, Chelmsford (Cycle Lane Only) From its junction with Broomfield Road for a distance of approximately 90m in a south westerly then north westerly direction (southbound only) Corporation Road.

(Church Road, Boreham) (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 Church Road, Boreham in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Main Road for a distance of approximately 250m in a south easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th June 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2400422 – 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 footway patching and verge refill works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Main Road, Plantation Road, Church Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Chelmsford Road, Margaret Roding) (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 Chelmsford Road, Margaret Roding in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 865m south east of its junction with High Easter Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th June 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX06166019JB – 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 new connection works are undertaken by Affinity Water.

An alternative route is available via A1060, A1016, A414, A1184, A120, B1383, A1060 and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Dowsett Lane, Ramsden Heath) (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 Dowsett Lane, Ramsden Heath in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Norton Place for a distance of approximately 1000m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2026 for 47 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN01326887 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 mains renewal and associated service works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.

An alternative route is available via Dowsett Lane, Hawkswood Road, Sudbury Road, School Road, Downham Road, Dowsett Lane and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks SW10) 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 roads in the City of Chelmsford as specified in the schedule to this Order.

A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on those lengths of roads specified in the schedule. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (Chelmsford City) (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 28th May 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 mains upgrade works are undertaken by Essex & Suffolk Water.

The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule SW10

Road - Description - Alternative Route

Bridport Road, Chelmsford From its junction with Bodmin Road to its junction with Burnham Road a distance of approximately 165m Bodmin Road, Burnham Road, Torquay Road and vice versa

Lynton Drive, Chelmsford From its junction with Bridport Road to its end a distance of approximately 60m No diversion route is available

Wells Court, Chelmsford From its junction with Bridport Road to its end a distance of approximately 90m No diversion route is available

Sherborne Road, Chelmsford From its junction with Bodmin Road to its junction with Paignton Avenue a distance of approximately 240m Bodmin Road, Torquay Road, Paignton Avenue and vice versa

Lawn Lane (Service Road), Chelmsford From its junction with Bodmin Road to its junction with Paignton Avenue a distance of approximately 260m Bodmin Road, Sherborne Road, Paignton Avenue and vice versa

(Waltham Road, Boreham) (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 Waltham Road, Boreham in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 295m north west of its junction with Wallace’s Lane for a distance of approximately 75m in a north westerly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th June 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNL7J8Y–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 replacement works are undertaken by Openreach Limited.

An alternative route is available via Waltham Road, Boreham Road, Drakes Lane, Wheelers Hill, A131, B1137, Waltham Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

DATED: 4TH JUNE 2026