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Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Pedestrian Crossing Improvements, Parking Restriction Amendments and Temporary Road Closures for Utility, Highway Maintenance, Carriageway Repairs and Infrastructure Works.
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Essex County Council
Proposed Upgrade of an Existing Pelican Pedestrian Crossing on North Station Road, in the City of Colchester (Colchester City) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.81) Order 202*
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 3(2), 4(1), 4(2), 32(1), 35(1), 45, 46, 49, 53 and Parts III and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the Order:
1. To Revoke: ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Restrictions on the following:
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| North Station Road | Both Sides: From a point approximately 15 metres south of the extended southern kerb line of John Harper Street, south for approximately 5 metres |
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| North Station Road | West Side: From a point approximately 53 metres south of the extended southern kerb line of John Harper Street, south for approximately 1.5 metres |
Notice is also hereby given that under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) the Essex County Council proposes:
To Implement: an Upgrade of the current Pelican Crossing to a Pedex Crossing on the following length of North Station Road.
| Location of the crossing centre line | At a point approximately 36.5 metres south of the extended southern kerb line of John Harper Street |
| Width between Stop lines: | Approximately 8.5 metres |
| Length of zigzags | North of Crossing – approximately 17.5 metres |
| South of Crossing – approximately 13.5 metres |
Objections: Anyone who wishes to object to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection via e-mail to TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org, quoting TRAF/8861 by 26 June 2026.
(Tendring District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.52) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 3(2), 4(1), 4(2), 32(1), 35(1), 45, 46, 49, 53 and Parts III and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the Order:
To Revoke:
‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions.
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Burrs Road, Clacton-on-Sea | North Side: From a point in line with the boundary of property numbers 31 and 33 Burrs Road, northeast for approximately 13 metres. |
Under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 (as amended), Essex County Council proposes to establish a Zebra Crossing on Burrs Road, in the District of Tendring located as follows.
To Implement:
A ‘Zebra Crossing’.
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Burrs Road, Clacton-on-Sea | The centre line of the crossing is located approximately 7 metres southwest of the boundary of property numbers 31 and 33 Burrs Road. The width between give way lines is approximately 5.2 metres. |
Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 08 June 2026.
Further details: If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents. 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, if so required. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
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 (as amended) 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.
(Cage Lane, Boxted) (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.
(Cage Lane, Boxted) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Cage Lane, Boxted in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Straight Road for a distance of approximately 10m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGRCM61PL2CSB – 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 Joint box cabling works are undertaken by Openreach Limited.
An alternative route is available via Cage Lane, Dedham Road, Straight Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into force on 11th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Firs Chase, West Mersea) (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 Firs Chase, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Firs Hamlet for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310769245 – Anglian Water Business (National) 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 new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National) Limited.
No diversion route is available.
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.
(Jankes Green 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 Jankes Green Road, Wakes Colne in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 320m north west, north then north west of its junction with Boarded Barn Road for a distance of approximately 10m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd July 2026 for 1 night – (22:00–06:00), or where stated on a valid permit (KL721SUD-50-76-030726 – 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 bridge structure examination works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Jankes Green Road, Bures Road, Chappel Road, Takeleys, Fordham Road, Jankes Green 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.
(Mersea Road, Abberton) (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 Mersea Road, Abberton in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 180m north east of its junction with Layer Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310784941 – Anglian Water Business (National)). 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 Business (National).
An alternative route is available via B1025, Mersea Road, Lower Road, Wigborough Road, Peldon Road, Maldon Road, B1026, Berechurch Hall Road, B1025 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.
(Nightingale Hill & Dedham Road, Langham) (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:
3. To temporarily close that length of Nightingale Hill, Langham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 670m south east then south west of its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 365m in a north westerly direction.
4. To temporarily close that length of Dedham Road, Langham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 50m north west of its junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 95m in a north westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008PLT248936062303BBB – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while pole testing works are undertaken by Openreach.
Alternative route
- Grove Road, School Road, Greyhound Hill, Dedham Road, Straight Road, Boxted Road, Northern Approach Road, Via Urbis Romanae, Cookoo Farm Way, A12, Ipswich Road, Dedham Road, Rectory Road and vice versa.
2. Dedham Road, Straight Road, Boxted Road, Northern Approach Road, Via Urbis Romanae, Cuckoo Farm Way, A12, Ipswich Road, Dedham 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.
(Rowherns Lane, Little 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 Rowherns Lane, Little Bentley in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Church Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30073752723 – 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 supply works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
No alternative route is available.
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.
(Seymour Road, Jaywick) (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 Seymour Road, Jaywick in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Somerset Way to its junction with Spenser Way a distance of approximately 245m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2404818 – 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 repair works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Spenser Way, Park Square East, Millers Barn Road, Frobisher Drive, Somerset Way 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.
(Sycamore 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 Sycamore Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Hickory Avenue to its junction with Hawthorn Avenue a distance of approximately 490m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2406155 – 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 Hawthorn Avenue, Hickory Avenue 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.
(Wet Lane, Boxted) (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 Wet Lane, Boxted in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Church Road to its junction with Green Lane a distance of approximately 915m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2395642 – 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 Green Lane, Boxted Church Road, Church 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.
(Heath 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 Heath Road, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 260m south east of its junction with Stones Green Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30026791997 – 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 supply works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via B1035, A120, B1352, B1414, B1035 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.
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