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Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions due to Works
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Essex County Council
(Chitts Hill, West Bergholt) (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 Chitts Hill, West Bergholt in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 710m south east of its junction with Argents Lane for a distance of approximately 20m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03166714512 – 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 Stop tap repairs works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National) Limited.
An alternative route is available via Chitts Hill, Halstead Road, A1124, Eight Ash Green Interchange, A1124, Wood Lane, Porters Cottages, Fiddlers Hill, Mill Road, Church Road, Moat Road, Plummers Road, Wormingford Road, Fordham Road, B1508, Lexden Road, Newbridge Hill, Lexden Road, Newbridge Hill, Chitts Hill and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 18th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Great Bentley Road, Thorrington) (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 Great Bentley Road, Thorrington in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Frating Road for a distance of approximately 160m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th July 2026 for 19 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP40068381075 – 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 bellmouth construction works are undertaken by GTM.
An alternative route is available via B1029, A133, Heckfords Road and vice versa (with access only into Thorrington Road and Great Bentley Road).
The Order will come into effect on 18th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Park Road, Great Horkesley & Burnt Dick Hill, 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 Park Road, Great Horkesley and Burnt Dick Hill, Boxted in the City of Colchester, from the junction with Church Road to the junction with Horkesley Hill for a distance of approximately 2475m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2406490 & EP201EH2406511 – 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 drainage defects works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Church Road, Boxted Church Road, Nayland Road, Horkesley Hill and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 18th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Rudsdale Way, 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 Rudsdale Way, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 75m north east then north west of its junction with Ambrose Avenue for a distance of approximately 45m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03166767490 – 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 communication pipe repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National) Limited.
An alternative route is available via Rudsdale Way, Ambrose Avenue and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 18th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Station Road, Thorrington) (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, Thorrington in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 160m south west of its junction with Church Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008PLT3163495130032025 – 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 B1029, B1027, A133, B1029 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 18th June 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) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.12) 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 District of Tendring as specified in the Schedule.
2. 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 18th June 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 18th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
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Coppice Road, Alresford |
From its junction with Station Road to its junction with Laxton Road a distance of approximately 360m. |
Laxton Road, Coach Road, Wivenhoe Road, Station Road and vice versa. |
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Orchard Road, Alresford |
From its junction with Station Road to its junction with Coppice Road a distance of approximately 165m. |
Station Road, Coppice Road and vice versa. |
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Oak Tree Road, Alresford |
From its junction with Orchard Road to its end a distance of approximately 75m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
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Chestnut Road, Alresford |
From its junction with Coppice Road to its junction with Heath Road a distance of approximately 80m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
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Heath Road, Alresford |
From its junction with Chestnut Road to both of its ends a total distance of approximately 245m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
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Ash Road, Alresford |
From its junction with Heath Road to its end a distance of approximately 65m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
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Worcester Crescent, Alresford |
From its junction with Coppice Road to its junction with Laxton Road a distance of approximately 155m. |
Coppice Road, Laxton Road and vice versa. |
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Laxton Road, Alresford |
From its junction with Coach Road to its end a distance of approximately 170m. |
Coppice Road, Station Road, B1027 St Osyth Road, Coach Road and vice versa. |
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Cox Road, Alresford |
From its junction with Station Road to its junction with Coppice Road a distance of approximately 195m. |
Station Road, Orchard Road, Coppice Road and reverse. |
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Bramley Close, Alresford |
From its junction with Cox Road to its end a distance of approximately 60m. |
No Alternative Route Available |
(Alleyne Way, Jaywick) (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 Alleyne Way, Jaywick in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Park Square East to its junction with Union Road a distance of approximately 240m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th June 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2405346 – 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 Park Square East, Marlowe Road, Union Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 4th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Bures Road, Wakes Colne) (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 Bures Road, Wakes Colne in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 705m south west of its junction with Takeleys for a distance of approximately 225m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th June 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008PLT3163186330032025 – 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 and associated cabling works are undertaken by Openreach Limited.
An alternative route is available via Chappel Road, Hall Road, B1508, Station Hill, Parsonage Hill, Colne Road, Bures Road, A1124, Station Road, Bures Road vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 4th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Ipswich Road, Colchester) (Cycle Lane Only) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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 Ipswich Road, Colchester (cycle lane) in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 75m north east of its junction with Myland Hall Chase for a distance of approximately 20m in a north easterly direction.
The cycle lane closure is scheduled to commence on 8th July 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03165727391 - Anglian Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The cycle lane closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while communication pipe repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
No diversion route is available.
The Order came into effect on 4th June 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(The Approach, Jaywick) (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 The Approach, Jaywick in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Park Square East to the junction of Crossways a distance of approximately 80m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th June 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2405308 – 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 Crossways, Boleyn Way, Park Square East and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 4th 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 Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (No.9) 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:
1. To temporarily close those lengths of roads in the City of Colchester as specified in the schedule.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 4th June 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 4th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule V9
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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The Street, Wakes Colne / Chappel & Chappel Hill / Swan Street, Chappel & Chappel Road / Brook Road / Tey Road, Marks Tey |
From the junction of Colchester Road to the junction of Coggeshall Road a distance of approximately 5180m. |
A1124, B1024, A120 and vice versa. |
DATED: 11TH JUNE 2026
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