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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Works
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Essex County Council
(Exeter Drive, Colchester)
(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 Exeter Drive, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 5m west of its junction with Ely Gardens for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2408171 – 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 drainage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Exeter Drive, Lincoln Way, Lichfield Close, Guildford Road, Exeter Drive 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.
(Kelvedon Road, Messing)
(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 Kelvedon Road, Messing in the City of Colchester, from its junction with School Road to its junction with Tiptree Road a distance of approximately 620m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2394423 – 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 Tiptree Road, School 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
(St Marys Road, Great Bentley)
(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 St Marys Road, Great Bentley in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Weeley Road to its junction with Plough Road for a distance of approximately 430m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th July 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2396642 – 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 footway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Weeley Road, Plough 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.
(Tiptree Road, Messing & Messing Road, Tiptree)
(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 Tiptree Road, Messing and Messing Road, Tiptree in the City of Colchester, from the junction with Maypole Road to the junction with School Road a distance of approximately 1210m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2389902 & EP201EH2389902A – 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 B1022, Harborough Hall Lane, The Street, Kelvedon Road, School 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.
(Various Roads, City of Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.4) 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 City of Colchester, as detailed in the Schedule. The works are scheduled to commence after 2nd July 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 cabling works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
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.
Schedule SW4
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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Chapel Road, Boxted |
From its junction with Straight Road for a distance of approximately 440m in a south easterly then north easterly direction |
Cage Lane, Boxted Straight Road, Straight Road and vice versa |
|
Straight Road, Boxted |
From its junction with Cage Lane to its junction with Hobbs Close a distance of approximately 135m |
Boxted Straight Road, Mill Road, Ellis Road, Workhouse Hill, Wet Lane, Church Street, Parsonage Hill, Carters Hill, Cooks Lane, Chapel Road, Straight Road and vice versa |
|
Cage Lane, Boxted |
From its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 90m in a south easterly direction |
Cage Lane, Chapel Road, Straight Road, Boxted Straight Road, Carters Hill, Cooks Hill, Dedham Road and vice versa |
|
Cooks Hill, Boxted |
From its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 380m in a north westerly direction |
Cooks Hill, Carters Hill, Dedham Road and vice versa |
(Various Roads, City of Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.5) 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 City of Colchester, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 2nd July 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 cabling works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
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.
Schedule SW5
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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Church Road, Copford |
From its junction with Aldercar Road to its junction with Birch Road a distance of approximately 460m. |
Birch Road, Fountain Lane, Aldercar Road and vice versa |
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Easthorpe Road, Copford |
From its junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 1120m in a south westerly direction |
Well Lane, Porters Green Road, Whitehouse Farm Road, Rectory Road, School Road, B1408, A12, Easthorpe Road and vice versa |
|
Rectory Road, Copford |
From its junction with Boarded Barn Road to its junction with Copford Green a distance of approximately 1360m |
Boarded Barn Road, Birch Road, Copford Green and vice versa |
|
Well Lane, Copford |
From its junction with Easthorpe Road for a distance of approximately 175m in a south easterly direction |
Well Lane, Porters Green Road, Whitehouse Farm Road, Easthorpe Road and vice versa |
DATED: 9TH JULY 2026
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