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Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Speed Restrictions due to Works
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Essex County Council
(Bardfield End Green, Thaxted) (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 Bardfield End Green, Thaxted in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 255m north east of its junction with Bardfield Road for a distance of approximately 180m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGKLJ47X – 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 Bardfield Road, Mill End, B184, B1051, Sampford Hall Lane, Bardfield End Green Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Chrishall Grange Road, Chrishall) (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 Chrishall Grange Road, Chrishall in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 60m north east of its junction with Hertford Lane for a distance of approximately 130m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGRCKN8L – 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 Chrishall Grange Road, Chrishall Road, Newmarket Road, Heydon Road, Fowlmere Road, Heydon Lane, Mill Causeway and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Gold Street, Saffron Walden) (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 Gold Street, Saffron Walden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction High Street to its junction with Oast House Court for a distance of approximately 65m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH1FNP2R – 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:
1. Gold Street, George Street, B184 and vice versa.
2. B184, Audley Street, Cates Corner, George Street, B184 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th 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 a point approximately 455m south west of its junction with Woodmans Lane for a distance of approximately 285m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGRKPN5H – 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 Langley Road, Cogmore, Upper Green Road, Valance Road, Langley Road, Mills Road, Plantation Hill, Lower Road, B1038, Arkesden Road, Clatterbury Lane, Main Street, Church Hill, Quicksie Hill, Wenden Road, Arkesden Road, B1039, Lower Pond Street, Upper Pond Street, School Lane, Langley Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Littlebury Green Road, Littlebury) (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 Littlebury Green Road, Littlebury in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 140m south west of its junction with Thomas Walk for a distance of approximately 195m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTPW44T – 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 and cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Littlebury Green Road, B1039, B1383, Chestnut Avenue, Littlebury Green Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Royston 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 Royston Road, Wendens Ambo in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Duck Street for a distance of approximately 490m in a north westerly then south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permitted (EC30027325434 – 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 joint hole works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via B1039, A10, A505, A1301, B184, B1383 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(School Lane, 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 School Lane, Elmdon in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Upper Pond Street for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX04410293040 – 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 water mains repair works are undertaken by AFFINITY WATER LIMITED.
An alternative route is available via B1039, Little Chrishall Road, Park Lane, Bull Lane, Langley Road, Upper Pond Street, School Lane, Cogmore and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Sheepcote Green Lane, Clavering) (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 Sheepcote Green Lane, Clavering in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 140m south west of its junction with Langley Road for a distance of approximately 55m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGRDGJ8L – 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.
No diversion route is available (access only into Sheepcote Green Lane).
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Stevens Lane, Felsted) (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:
1. To temporarily close that length of Stevens Lane, Felsted in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Rayne Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a north easterly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Stevens Lane, Felsted in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Rayne Road, for a distance of approximately 25m in a north westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 11th August 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH1JNJ6WSB – Openreach). 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 cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Stevens Lane, Frenches Green Road, Rayne Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Walden Road, Ashdon) (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 Walden Road, Ashdon in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Puddle Wharf Lane for a distance of 265m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd August 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGTMW0BPTSB – 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.
Alternative routes are available via:
1. Walden Road, Ashdon Road, B1052, B184, B1053, Ashdon Road, Radwinter Road, Church Hill, Walden Road.
2. Walden Road, Church Hill, Radwinter Road, Ashdon Road, B1053, B184, Walden Road.
The Order will come into effect on 16th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 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 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 Burton End Road, Stansted in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 540m north east then 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 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.
(Hall 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 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 (BC311001WGSPMD0N – 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 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.
(High Street, Little Chesterford) (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 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 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.
(Langley Road, Elmdon) (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 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 (BC411001WGNHGH0N – 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 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.
(London Road, Littlebury) (Temporary Introduction of a 30 MPH Speed 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: 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 wall rebuilding works are undertaken by D & R Building Services.
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.
(Royston Road, Chrishall/Wendon Lofts) (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 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 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.
(Thaxted Road, Little Sampford) (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 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 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.
(Upper Pond Street & Lower Pond Street, Wenden Lofts)
(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:
1. 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.
2. 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 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.
DATED: 9TH JULY 2026
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