Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Weight Restrictions

Essex County Council

(Beazley End, Wethersfield) (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 Beazley End, Wethersfield in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 155m south east then south of its junction with Parkhall Road for a distance of approximately 200m in a south westerly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411003WGMW2K9Z – 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 Beazley End, Parkhall Road, Church Road, A1017, A131, B1053, Church Lane, Church Street, Bovingdon Road, Beazley End 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.

(Duck End, Finchingfield) (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 Duck End, Finchingfield in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 10m north east of its junction with Spains Hall Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168069825 – 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 stop tap replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via B1053, B1055, B1054, B1057 and vice versa (with access only into Howe Street, Duck End and The Causeway).

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.

(Goldingham Drive, Braintree and Bocking) (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 Goldingham Drive, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 130m north east of its junction with Marlowe Close for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30036050544 – 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 supply works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via Masefield Road, Challis Lane and vice versa (with access only into Milton Avenue, Goldingham Drive and Park Drive).

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.

(Long Green, Cressing) (Temporary Introduction of 7.5 Tonne Weight 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 7.5 Tonne weight restriction in that length of Long Green, Cressing in the District of Braintree from its junction with Galley Roundabout to its junction with Mulberry Avenue a distance of approximately 460m (south bound only) (with the exception of buses and emergency service vehicles).

The restriction is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP40041575311 – Persimmon Essex). 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 Section 278 works on Braintree Road, Cressing are undertaken by Persimmon Essex.

An alternative route is available via B1018, B1389, A12, A120, B1018 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.

(Stebbing Road, The Salings / Newpasture Lane, Stebbing) (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 Stebbing Road, The Salings / Newpasture Lane, Stebbing in the District of Uttlesford and District of Braintree, from the junction of Stebbing Green to the junction of Crows Green a distance of approximately 2330m.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2407661 & EP201EH2409949 – 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 Stebbing Green, B1256, Blake End, The Street, Bardfield Road, Stebbing 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.

(The Green, White Notley) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & South Street, Braintree and Bocking) (Temporary Suspension of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) 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:

1. To temporarily close that length of The Green, White Notley in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 555m north east then north west of its junction with Pole Lane for a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction.
2. To temporarily suspend the 7.5T weight restriction on that length of South Street, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Silks Way, to its junction with Railway Street as detailed in “The Essex County Council (South Street, Braintree) (7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) Order 2010” for the duration of the closure only.

The closure/suspension is scheduled to commence on 15th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03166987621 – 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/suspension is required for the safety of the public and workforce while remedial works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National) Limited.

An alternative route is available via B1256, B1018, Chipping Hill, Powers Hall End and vice versa (with access only into The Green, Witham Road, The Street, Notley Road, Flora Road, Faulkbourne Road, Church Hill, The Street, Witham Road and The Green).

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.

DATED: 2ND JULY 2026