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Essex – Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions for Highway Works
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Essex County Council
(Apton Hall Road, Rochford) (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 Apton Hall Road, Rochford in the District of Rochford, from its junction with Hyde Wood Lane for a distance of approximately 275m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2403361B – 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 Brays Lane, Ashingdon Road, West Street, Bradley Way, South Street, North Street, Weir Pond Road, Stambridge Road, Apton Hall Road (Westbound) or Apton Hall Road, Stambridge Road, East Street, South Street, Bradley Way, West Street, Ashingdon Road and Brays Lane (Eastbound).
The Order will come into effect on 9th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(High Street, Rayleigh) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
& Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) 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, Rayleigh in the District of Rochford, from its junction with Castle Road for a distance approximately 40m in a north easterly direction.
- To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction in the above length of road for the duration of the closures only.
“The Essex County Council (Rochford 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 restriction on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The closure/restriction is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 20 nights (20:00-05:00) or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2404395 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while pedestrian crossing upgrade works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via High Street, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh Road, A127, Rayleigh Weir Roundabout, High Road, High Street and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 9th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea) (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 Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Brackendale Avenue to its junction with Station Approach, a distance of approximately 45m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 1 night (21:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP20141772537 – 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 bollard and lighting repair works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
No alternative route is available.
The Order will come into effect on 9th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Dunton Road, Laindon/Little Burstead) (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 Dunton Road, Laindon/Little Burstead in the Borough of Basildon, from the junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 650m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGTCF43SETHSB/BC008WGTCF43S01ETHSB – Openreach 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 overhead cabling works are undertaken by Openreach Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Dunton Road, Rectory Road, Clock House Road, Botney Hill Road, Billericay Road, Dunton Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Long Meadow Drive, Wickford) (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 Long Meadow Drive, Wickford in the Borough of Basildon, from a point approximately 70m north of its junction with Southend Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311896D133687 – Openreach 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Long Meadow Drive and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Long Meadow Drive, Wickford) (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 Long Meadow Drive, Wickford in the Borough of Basildon, from a point approximately 70m north of the junction with Southend Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th July 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001D133687 – 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Long Meadow Drive and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Manor Avenue, Pitsea) (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 Manor Avenue, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from a point approximately 65m north of its junction with Crest Avenue for a distance of approximately 125m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2388996 – 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 Manor Avenue, Crest Avenue, Rectory Road, Kenneth Avenue, Manor Avenue and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Mill Green Place, Pitsea) (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 Mill Green Place, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Mill Green to its end a distance of approximately 65m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th July 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2404720 – 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.
No alternative route is available.
The Order came into effect on 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Prince Edward Road, Billericay) (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 Prince Edward Road, Billericay in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Greens Farm Lane for a distance of approximately 25m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03768119040 – 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 lining works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Greens Farm Lane, Thynne Road, Shakespeare Avenue and vice versa (with access only into Prince Edward Road).
The Order came into effect on 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Southend Road, Great Burstead) (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 Southend Road, Great Burstead in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Coxes Farm Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st July 2026 for 42 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20110298469 – 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 footbridge refurbishment works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via A129, A176, A127, A132, A129, Southend Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Tye Common Road, Billericay) (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 Common Road, Billericay in the Borough of Basildon from its junction with Wiggins Lane for a distance of approximately 350m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st July 2026 for 20 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30060162522 – 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 Tye Common Road, Clock House Road, Laindon Common Road, Noak Hill Road, Southend Road, Sun Street, London Road or Tye Common Road, London Road, Noak Hill Road, Clock House Road and Tye Common Road.
The Order came 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, Borough of Basildon) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.7) 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 those lengths of road in the Borough of Basildon as specified in the schedule.
- A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of 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 (Basildon Borough) (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 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 25th 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 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Avenue, Wickford | From its junction with Nevendon Road for a distance of approximately 525m in a westerly direction | no diversion available |
| Cross Avenue, Wickford | From its junction with Elder Avenue to its junction with Grange Avenue a distance of approximately 130m | Grange Avenue, Nevendon Road, Elder Avenue and vice versa |
| Mapleleaf Gardens, Wickford | From its junction with Cross Avenue to its end a distance of approximately 160m | no diversion available |
| Oakhurst Drive, Wickford | From its junction with Grange Avenue to its junction with Nevendon Road a distance of approximately 455m | Grange Avenue, Nevendon Road and vice versa |
| Oakhurst Close, Wickford | From its junction with Oakhurst Drive to its end a distance of approximately 115m | no diversion available |
| Karen Close, Wickford | From its junction with Oakhurst Drive to its end a distance of approximately 80m | no diversion available |
(Various Roads, Borough of Castle Point) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (SW1) 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 those lengths of road in the Borough of Castle Point as specified in the schedule.
The works (gas mains replacement) being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 25th 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 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| Hatley Gardens, Benfleet | From its junction with High Road for a distance of approximately 50m in an easterly direction | no diversion available with access only into Hatley Gardens |
| Croft Road, Benfleet | From its junction with High Road to its junction with Wellingbury a distance of approximately 280m | no diversion available with access only into Croft Road and New Park Road |
(Footpath between Whitmore Way and Copdoek, Basildon) (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 that length of footpath between Whitmore Way and Copdoek, Basildon in the Borough of Basildon from its junction with Whitmore Way to its junction with Copdoek, a distance of approximately 80m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20151332879 – Poster Site Construction Services). 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 bus stop installation works are undertaken by Poster Site Construction Services on Whitmore Way.
An alternative route is available via Copdoek, Claydon Crescent, Church Road, Whitmore Way and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 25th June 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
DATED: 2ND JULY 2026
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