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Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Prohibition of Use
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Essex County Council
(Footpath 3 and Footpath 4, Weeley), (Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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 (as amended).
Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpath 3 and Footpath 4, Weeley in the District of Tendring as below.
| Footpath No | Description |
|---|---|
| Footpath 3, Weeley | From its junction with Footpath 5 north then east for approximately 380 metres. |
| Footpath 4, Weeley | From its junction with Footpath 5 west then northwest for approximately 158 metres |
The closures are scheduled to commence on 6 July 2026 to 6 January 2027 where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public, while development construction takes place.
The Order will come into effect on 6 July 2026 may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Chappel Road, Great 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 Chappel Road, Great Tey in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 100m south east of its junction with Earls Colne Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd July 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310788796 – 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 Chappel Road, Brook Road, Great Tey Road, A120, B1024, A1124, Chappel Hill, Swan Street, Chappel 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.
(Eastern 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 Eastern Road, Brightlingsea in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Ladysmith Avenue for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ7011001509542 – 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 new service works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
An alternative route is available via Eastern Road, York Road, B1029 and vice versa (following one way on Victoria Place).
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.
(Exeter Drive, 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 Exeter Drive, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 5m west of its junction with Ely Gardens for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2408171 – 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 works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Exeter Drive, Lincoln Way, Lichfield Close, Guildford Road, Exeter Drive 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.
(Eld 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 Eld Lane, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 5m east of its junction with Victoria Place for a distance of approximately 15m in a easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 1 night – (19:00 - 07:00), or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310803997 – 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 water connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
No alternative diversion route is available.
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.
(Kelvedon Road, Messing) (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 Kelvedon Road, Messing in the City of Colchester, from its junction with School Road to its junction with Tiptree Road a distance of approximately 620m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2394423 – 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 Tiptree Road, School 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.
(St Osyth Road, Alresford) (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 St Osyth Road, Alresford in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Coach Road to its junction with Wivenhoe Road a distance of approximately 415m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th July 2026 for 1 night (20:00-07:30), or where stated on a valid permit (EP20193260595 – 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 bridge monitoring works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via B1027, A133, B1027 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.
(St Marys Road, Great 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 St Marys Road, Great Bentley in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Weeley Road to its junction with Plough Road for a distance of approximately 430m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2396642 – 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 works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Weeley Road, Plough 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.
(Tiptree Road, Messing & Messing Road, Tiptree) (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 Tiptree Road, Messing and Messing Road, Tiptree in the City of Colchester, from the junction with Maypole Road to the junction with School Road a distance of approximately 1210m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2389902 & EP201EH2389902A – 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 B1022, Harborough Hall Lane, The Street, Kelvedon Road, School 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, City of Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (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: To temporarily close those lengths of road in the City of Colchester, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 2nd July 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 road.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while cabling works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
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.
Schedule SW4
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Road, Boxted | From its junction with Straight Road for a distance of approximately 440m in a south easterly then north easterly direction | Cage Lane, Boxted Straight Road, Straight Road and vice versa |
| Straight Road, Boxted | From its junction with Cage Lane to its junction with Hobbs Close a distance of approximately 135m | Boxted Straight Road, Mill Road, Ellis Road, Workhouse Hill, West Lane, Church Street, Parsonage Hill, Carters Hill, Cooks Lane, Chapel Road, Straight Road and vice versa |
| Cage Lane, Boxted | From its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 90m in a south easterly direction | Cage Lane, Chapel Road, Straight Road, Boxted Straight Road, Carters Hill, Cooks Hill, Dedham Road and vice versa |
| Cooks Hill, Boxted | From its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 380m in a northwesterly direction | Cooks Hill, Carters Hill, Dedham Road and vice versa |
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 those lengths of road in the City of Colchester, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 2nd July 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 road.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while cabling works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
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.
Schedule SW5
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road, Copford | From its junction with Aldercar Road to its junction with Birch Road a distance of approximately 460m. | Birch Road, Fountain Lane, Aldercar Road and vice versa |
| Eastthorpe Road, Copford | From its junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 1120m in a south westerly direction | Well Lane, Porters Green Road, Whitehouse Farm Road, Rectory Road, School Road, B1408, A12, Eastthorpe Road and vice versa |
| Rectory Road, Copford | From its junction with Boarded Barn Road to its junction with Copford Green a distance of approximately 1360m | Boarded Barn Road, Birch Road, Copford Green and vice versa |
| Well Lane, Copford | From its junction with Eastthorpe Road for a distance of approximately 175m in a south easterly direction | Well Lane, Porters Green Road, Whitehouse Farm Road, Eastthorpe Road and vice versa |
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 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 came 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 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 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 came 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 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 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 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 came 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 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 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 repairs works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National) Limited.
An alternative route is available via Rudsdale Way, Ambrose Avenue and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
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