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Maldon District - Multiple Temporary Road Closures for Utility and Highway Works
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Essex County Council
(Church Lane, Stow Maries)
(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 Church Lane, Stow Maries in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 190m south east of its junction with The Street for a distance of approximately 60m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC41110TWG0R1V6J – 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 replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Church Lane, B1012, Woodham Road, Church Lane 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.
(Fambridge Road, Purleigh)
(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 Fambridge Road, Purleigh in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 545m north west of its junction with Latchingdon Road for a distance of approximately 220m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd August 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH1LC91CPTSB – 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 B1010, B1418, B1012, B1010 (with access only into Fambridge Road) 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.
(West Bowers Road, Woodham Walter)
(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 West Bowers Road, Woodham Walter in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Stivys Road for a distance of approximately 140m in a north westerly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to continue on from 24th June 2026 for 157 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20153094417 – 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 undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via West Bowers Road, Rectory Road, The Street, Little Baddow Road, Bassets Lane, West Bowers Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 24th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury)
(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 Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Crescent Road for a distance of approximately 130m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTHWD7K – 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.
No diversion 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.
(Beckingham Road, Great Totham)
(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 Beckingham Road, Great Totham in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 295m south east of its junction with Colchester Road a distance of approximately 70m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GEAA4865584RC – 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 cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Beckingham Road, Colchester Road, Chapel Road, Plains Road, Beckingham 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.
(Hyde Lane, Danbury)
(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 Hyde Lane, Danbury in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 65m south east of its junction with Capons Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th July 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGQLRD4T – 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 Hyde Lane, Maldon Road – B1418, Tyndales Lane, Hyde Lane 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.
(Tyndales Lane, Danbury)
(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 Tyndales Lane, Danbury in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 5m east of its junction with Hyde Lane for a distance of approximately 85m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th July 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WG0M0G2R – 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 Tyndales Lane, B1418, Mill Lane, Hyde Lane 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.
(Various Roads, District of Maldon)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.1) 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 District of Maldon as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 25th June 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 micro ducting works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lane, Tolleshunt Knights | From its junction with Barnhall Road to its end for a distance of approximately 585m | No diversion route is available. |
| Blind Lane, Tolleshunt Knights | From its junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 170m in a south westerly direction. | Oxley Hill, Top Road, Barnhall Road, Rectory Road (with access only into Blind Lane) and vice versa. |
| Rectory Road, Tolleshunt Knights | From its junction with Barnhall Road for a distance of approximately 555m in a south easterly direction. | Blind Lane, Oxley Hill, Top Road, Barnhall Road and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, District of Maldon)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.2) 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 District of Maldon as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 25th June 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 micro ducting works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill, Great Totham | From its junction with Kelvedon Road to its junction with Maclarens a distance of approximately 520m. | Diversion 1 – Braxted Road, Beacons Lane, Beacon Hill and vice versa. Diversion 2 – Kelvedon Road, Walden House Road, Goat Lodge Road, Beacon Hill and vice versa. |
| Beacons Lane, Great Totham | From its junction with Beacon Hill to its junction with Braxted Road a distance of approximately 250m. | Braxted Road, Kelvedon Road, Beacon Hill and vice versa. |
| Braxted Road, Great Totham | From its junction with Kelvedon Road for a distance of approximately 460m in a north easterly direction. | Kelvedon Road, Beacon Hill, Beacons Lane (with access only into Braxted Road) and vice versa. |
| Braxted Road, Great Totham | From its junction with Beacons Lane for a distance of approximately 610m in a north easterly direction. | Tiptree Road, Braxted Lane, B1022, Mountain Road, Beacons Lane and vice versa. |
| Kelvedon Road, Great Totham | From its junction with Beacon Hill to its junction with Braxted Road a distance of approximately 70m. | Braxted Road, Kelvedon Road, Beacon Hill and vice versa. |
| Bung Row, Great Totham | From its junction with Tiptree Road to its junction with Sextons Lane a distance of approximately 310m. | Sextons Lane, Tiptree Road and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, District of Maldon)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.3) 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 District of Maldon as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 25th June 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 micro ducting works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tiptree Road, Great Braxted | From a point approximately 600m north east of its junction with Beacons Lane for a distance of approximately 1160m in a north easterly direction. | Beacons Lane, Mountains Road, B1022, Braxted Park Road, Sextons Lane (with access only into Tiptree Road, Braxted Lane, Bung Row and Sextons Lane) and vice versa. |
| Carters Lane, Little Braxted | From its junction with Tiptree Road to its junction with Kelvedon Road a distance of approximately 360m. | Tiptree Road, Kelvedon Road and vice versa. |
| Heath Lane, Little Braxted | From its junction with Braxted Road for a distance of approximately 255m in a north westerly direction. | Diversion 1 – Kelvedon Road, Braxted Road and vice versa. Diversion 2 – Kelvedon Road, Beacon Hill, Beacons Lane (with access only into Braxted Road) and vice versa. |
| Kelvedon Road, Little Braxted | From its junction with Carters Lane to its junction with Tiptree Road a distance of approximately 220m. | Heath Lane, Braxted Road, Beacons Lane, Beacon Hill, Tiptree Road (with access only into Carters Lane, Kelvedon Road, Braxted Road) and vice versa. |
DATED: 2ND JULY 2026
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