Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices Including Parking Restrictions & Temporary Road Closures

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

(Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.72) 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:
1. To Revoke ‘No Stopping 6:00am – 8:00pm Except Buses’ Restrictions on Minchen Road

Description

West Side:
From a point approximately 37 metres south of its junction with The Stow south for approximately 19 metres (Site View1)

East Side:
From a point approximately 10.7 metres south east of the southern kerb line of Mardyke Road south east for approximately 19 metres (Site View1)

West Side:
From a point approximately 11.5 metres north of the northern kerb line of Vicarage Wood north for approximately 20 metres. (Site View3)

East Side:
From a point approximately 7.4 metres south of the southern kerb line of Blackbush Spring south for approximately 19 metres (Site View3)

West Side:
From a point approximately 22 metres north west of the northwestern kerb line of Tunnmeade north west for approximately 23 metres (Site View6)

2. To Implement – "No Stopping at Any Time Except Buses" Restrictions on Minchen Road

Description

West Side:
From a point approximately 5.2 metres north west of its junction with Mardyke Road north west for approximately 19 metres (Site View1)

East Side:
From a point approximately 11 metres south east from its junction with Mardyke Road south east for approximately 19 metres (Site View1)

West Side:
From a point approximately 11.5 metres north from the extended northern kerb line of Vicarage Wood north for approximately 20 metres (Site View)

East Side:
From a point approximately 7.5 metres south of the southern kerb line of Blackbush Spring south for approximately 19 metres (Site View3)

East Side:
From a point approximately 13 metres south of its southern junction with Blackbush Spring south for approximately 19 metres (Site View5)

South West Side:
From a point approximately 22 metres north west of its junction with Turnmeade north west for approximately 23 metres (Site View6)

3. To Revoke "No Waiting Mon-Sat 9:00am – 6:00pm and No Loading Mon-Sat 9:00am -6:00pm" Restrictions

4. To Implement No Stopping Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm (Single Red Lines) Restrictions on Minchen Road

Description

East Side:
From a point approximately 30 metres south east the extended southern kerb line of Mardyke Road south east for approximately 9 metres (Site View1)

West Side:
From a point approximately 11 metres north west of the extended centre line of Mardyke Road south east for approximately 68 metres. (Site View1 and 2)

East Side:
From a point approximately 10 metres north west from the centre line of the junction of Sewell Harris Close north west for approximately 19 metres. (Site View2)

5. To Implement No Stopping at Any Time – Red Route on the following

This Order will be incorporated into the Essex County Council (Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 by substituting map tiles:
TL460 100 Revision 0 – Revision 1
TL460 102 Revision 0 – Revision 1
TL460 105 Revision 2 – Revision 3
TL455 105 Revision 1 – Revision 2

Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 03 July 2026

Further details: 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.:0pm Mon - Thurs and 8:30am – 5:00pm 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 or 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.

(Back Lane, Sheering) (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 Back Lane, Sheering in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 200m south east of its junction with Sheering Lower Road a distance of approximately 45m in a south easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX06161793JB – 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 water connection works are undertaken by Affinity Water.

An alternative route is available via: B183, Pende Lane, Sawbridgeworth Road, Sheering Lower Road (with access only into Back Lane) and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 2nd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Brook Road, Epping) (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 Brook Road, Epping in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 120m south east of its junction with Sunnyside Road a distance of approximately 35m in an easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (MU04UKS0482_KW_01 – Thames Water Utilities). 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 maintenance works are undertaken by Thames Water Utilities.

An alternative route is available via: Brook Road, Bower Hill, Station Road, B1839, Theydon Road, by Chimpneys Road, Bridge Hill, Brook Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 2nd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Epping Road, Roydon) (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 Epping Road, Roydon in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Hansells Mead for a distance of approximately 660m in a south easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GWTMNMSPTTB – 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: Epping Road, B181, B1133, A1169, A1169, Roydon Road, Harlow Road, Epping Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 2nd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Foster Street, North Weald Bassett) (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 Foster Street, North Weald Bassett in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Hobbs Cross Road to its junction with Green Lane a distance of approximately 110m.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 29th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2404107 – 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 defect repair works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via: Green Lane, Hobbs Cross Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 2nd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(High Road, Chigwell) (Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic) & (Temporary Suspension Of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) (Hainault Road, Chigwell) 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 High Road, Chigwell in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Station Road for a distance of approximately 80m in a south westerly direction.

2. To temporarily suspend the 7.5 tonne weight restriction in that length of Hainault Road, Chigwell in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with High Road to its junction with Manor Road for a distance of approximately 1095m as cited in "Epping Forest District Council Epping Forest District (Weight and Width Restrictions) (Amendment No.1) Order 1988" for the duration of the closure only.

The closure/suspension is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 11 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MU055-T.726-U59-LDN-04 – Thames Water Utilities). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/suspension is required for the safety of the public and workforce while sewer repairs works are undertaken by Thames Water Utilities.

An alternative route is available via: A113, A1400, Cranbrook Road, A123 (with access only into High Road) and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 2nd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon) (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 Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 390m north east of its junction with Epping Lane for a distance of approximately 335m in a north easterly then north westerly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008PLT3145259030032025 – 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: Hobbs Cross Road, Mount Road, Epping Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 2nd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(New Road, Burnham-On-Crouch) (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 New Road, Burnham-on-Crouch in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 80m south west of its junction with Devonshire Road a distance of approximately 35m in a south westerly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th July 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ011001509777 – Cadent Gas). 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 gas connection works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.

An alternative route is available via: Devonshire Road, Lilian Road, Crouch Road (with access only into Alpha Road and New Road) and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 2nd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Various Roads, District Of Epping Forest) (Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic & Temporary Introduction Of A Clearway) Order (No.9) 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 Epping Forest as specified in schedule 1 to this Order.

2. A temporary 'No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping' restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule 1 and 2 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 (Epping Forest 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 road 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 2nd July 2026, exact dates will be specified on one.network.

These roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and there re-opened to the public.

Access will be maintained for emergency services.

Diversion route 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 2nd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL