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Uttlesford, Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices including Road Closures and Speed Limit Changes
What is happening?
Essex County Council
(Various Roads, Elsenham)
(Combined 30mph and 40mph Speed Limits) Order 202*
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council proposes to make the above Orders under Sections 84(1)(a) and (2) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended)
The Effect of the Order: Implement: 30mph currently National Speed Limit
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Hall Road | From a point approximately 51 metres south-east from the centre of Golden Miller Avenue south-east for approximately 128 metres. |
Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website:
http://www.essexhighways.org/Traffic-Regulation-Orders
If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting one or both of the below reference number. 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.
Objections: Anyone who wishes to object to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection to the address above or via email to:
TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org
Quoting reference TRAF/8865 by 17 July 2026.
(Footpath 91, Thaxted) (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 91, Thaxted in the District of Uttlesford from its junction with Bolford Street north for approximately 20 metres.
Diversion will be around the compound area.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 06 July 2026 to 17 July 2026 where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public, while the installation of the compound takes place, which is needed to complete the strengthening works at Borough Bridge.
The Order will come into effect on 06 July 2026 may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Burton End Road, Stansted) (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 Burton End Road, Stansted in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 540m north east from south east of its junction with Church Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st July 2026 for 14 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX06158112JB/01 – Affinity Water 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 Affinity Water Limited.
An alternative route is available via Burton End Road, Belmer Road, Claypit Hill, Tye Green Road, Fullers Lane, Hall Road, Elsenham Road, Waltham Hall Road, Parsonage Road, Off Coopers End Roundabout, Coopers End Roundabout, Thremhall Avenue, Bassingbourn Roundabout, Bassingbourn Road, Long Border Road, Round Coppice Road, Bury Lodge 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.
(Hall Road, Elsenham) (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 Hall Road, Elsenham in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 240m south east of its junction with Henham Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WGSPMDON – 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 Hall Road, Henham Road, Mill Road, Thaxted Road, Church End Lane, Church End, Brick End, Woodgates End, Chapel End, Molehill Green, Waltham Hall Road, Elsenham 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 Street, Little Chesterford) (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 High Street, Little Chesterford in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 235m north west of its junction with Walden Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX04410274909 – Affinity Water 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 reinstatement works are undertaken by Affinity Water Limited.
An alternative route is available via B1383, Church Street, South Street, High Street, B184 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.
(Langley Road, Elmdon) (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 Langley Road, Elmdon in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Sparrows for a distance of approximately 100m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd July 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNHGHON – 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 Langley Road, School Lane, Upper Pond Street, Lower Pond Street, B1039, Arkesden Road, Wenden Road, Quicksie Hill, Church Hill, Main Street, Clatterbury Lane, B1038, Lower Road, Plantation Hill, Mill Road, Langley Road, Langley Lower Green, Park Lane, Bull 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.
(London Road, Littlebury)
(Temporary Introduction of a 30 MPH Speed Restriction)
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 introduce a 30mph speed restriction in that length of London Road, Littlebury in the District of Uttlesford from a point approximately 270m north west of its junction with Spring Hill for a distance of 460m in both directions. The restriction is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 26 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP02249410367 – D & R Building Services). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while rebuilding works are undertaken by D & R Building Services.
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.
(Station Road, Wendens Ambo) (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, Wendens Ambo in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with London Road for a distance of approximately 400m in a westerly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA190GCECCTNA01209-TG – Gigaclear). 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 remedial reinstatement works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
An alternative route is available via B1383, B1038, B1368, B1039 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.
(Thaxted Road, Little Sampford)
(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 Thaxted Road, Little Sampford in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 1485m north east of its junction with Great Sampford Road for a distance of approximately 65m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX04410305286 – Affinity Water 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 chamber repair works are undertaken by Affinity Water Limited.
An alternative route is available via B1051, B184, B1053, B1051 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.
(Upper Pond Street & Lower Pond Street, Wenden Lofts)
(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 Upper Pond Street, Wenden Lofts in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with School Lane for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction.
- To temporarily close that length of Lower Pond Street, Wenden Lofts in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 50m south west of its junction with Royston Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a south westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 23rd July 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNK930B & BC411001WGNKF64G – Openreach Limited). 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 replacement works are undertaken by Openreach Limited.
An alternative route is available via Lower Pond Street, Upper Pond Street, School Lane, Cogmore, Royston 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.
(Royston Road, Chrishall/Wendon Lofts)
(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 Royston Road, Chrishall/Wendon Lofts in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 55m south west of the junction with Essex Hill for a distance of approximately 3470m in a south westerly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2410167/EP201EH2405483 – 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 B1039, B1368, A505, A1301, B184, B1383, B1039 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.
(Bardfield End Green, Thaxted) (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 Bardfield End Green, Thaxted in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 200m north east of its junction with Bardfield Road for a distance of approximately 65m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2026 for 10 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30052564424 – 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 Sampford Hall Lane, B1051, B184, Bardfield Road, Bardfield End Green and vice versa (with access only into Bardfield End Green, Thaxted Road and Bardfield End Green 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.
(Bartlow Road, Ashdon) (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 Bartlow Road, Ashdon in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Thickoe Road for a distance of approximately 130m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC000WCTMWT1PPT3B – 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 Bartlow Road, Ashdon Road, Dean Road, Bartlow Road, A1307, B1052, Ashdon Road, Walden Road, Church Hill, Bartlow Road 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.
(Bartlow Road, Hadstock) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
& (Temporary Suspension of 18 Tonne Weight Restriction)
(Bartlow Road, Hadstock) 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 Bartlow Road, Hadstock in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Church Path for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction.
- To temporarily suspend the 18T weight restriction on that length of Linton Road, Hadstock in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Walden Road to the Cambridge District Boundary a distance of approximately 1217m as cited in "The Essex County Council (B1052, Linton to Saffron Walden) (18 Tonne Weight Limit) Order 2009" for the duration of the closure only.
The closure/suspension are scheduled to commence on 7th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ7011001504646 – Cadent Gas). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/suspension are required for the safety of the public and workforce while new gas connection works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
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.
(Tye Green Road, Elsenham) (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 Tye Green Road, Elsenham in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Fullers Lane for a distance of approximately 35m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX04410322710 – Affinity Water 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 bypass installation works are undertaken by Affinity Water Limited.
An alternative route is available via Belmar Road, Burton End Road, Church Road, Lower Street, B1051, B1351, Alsa Street, Snakes Lane, Pound Lane, Bedwell Road, New Road, Station Road, B1051, Hall Road, Fullers Lane, Tye Green Road 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.
(Widdington Road, Newport/Widdington)
(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 Widdington Road, Newport/Widdington in the District of Uttlesford, from the junction with London Road to the junction with Spring Hill a distance of approximately 960m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2407526 & EP201EH2407526A – 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 B1383, Debden Road, Widdington Road 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.
Dated: 25TH JUNE 2026
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