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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions due to Works
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Essex County Council
(Coast Road, West Mersea) (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 Coast Road, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Firs Chase to its junction with St Peters Road a distance of approximately 760m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2406137 – 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 St Peters Road, Firs 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.
(Hall Road, Tiptree) (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 Hall Road, Tiptree in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 50m south east of its junction with Station Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03061131909 – 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 reinstatement of defect works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Hall Road, Ship Inn Lane, Maldon Road, Station Road and vice versa. (with access only into Hall 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.
(Long Wyre Street, Colchester) (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 Long Wyre Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Culver Street East to its junction with Eld Lane a distance of approximately 130m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP003S50-2444 – Water Supply Surveys 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 new connection works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
No diversion route is available.
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.
(Newbridge Hill, West Bergholt) (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 Newbridge Hill, West Bergholt in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 95m north east of its junction with Argents Lane for a distance of approximately 250m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WGGD3F7K – 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 Newbridge Hill, Lexden Road, B1058, Packards Lane, Fordham Road, Wormingford Road, Plummers Road, Moat Road, Church Road, Mill Road, Fiddlers Hill, Porters Cottages, Wood Lane, A1124, Eight Ash Green Interchange, A1124, Halstead Road, Chitts Hill, Newbridge Hill 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.
(Peldon Road, Abberton) (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 Peldon Road, Abberton in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 130m south west then south of its junction with Bracken Way for a distance approximately 40m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP003S50-2402 – Denbury Homes). 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 foul water connection works are undertaken by Denbury Homes.
An alternative route is available via Peldon Road, B1025, Peldon Rose Access Road, Mersea Road, St Ives Road, Malting Road, Peldon 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.
(Swan Road, Beaumont) (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 Swan Road, Beaumont in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 280m south of its junction with Lucas Lane for a distance of approximately 45m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30014855096 – 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 service alteration works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via
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.
(Swan Street, Chappel) (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 Swan Street, Chappel in the City of Colchester from its junction with Popes Lane to its junction with Oak Road a distance of approximately 220m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WGSR8G3F – 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 Swan Street, Chappel Hill, The Street, A1124, B1024, A120, Brook Road, Chappel Road, Swan Street 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.
(Tey Road, Aldham) (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 Tey Road, Aldham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 940m south east, north west then north east of its junction with Chappel Lane for a distance of approximately 10m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th August 2026 for 1 night – (22:00 - 06:00), or where stated on a valid permit (KL701SUD-48-47-040826 – Network Rail Infrastructure 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 bridge examination works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Tey Road, Moor Road, Chappel Road, Brook Road, Great Tey Road, A120 From J B1024 To J A12, Coggeshall Road, Station Road, North Lane, Brook Road,Tey 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.
(Various Roads, City of Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.7) 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 those lengths of road in the City of Colchester, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 16th 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 roundabout improvement works are undertaken by Jackson Civils.
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.
Schedule SW7
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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St Botolphs Street, Colchester |
From its junction with St Botolphs Circus to its junction with Osbourne Street a distance of approximately 55m in both directions |
Osbourne Street, Stanwell Street, Southway Eastbound, St Botolphs Circus, Magdalen Street, Brook Street, East Hill, High Street, Queen Street |
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A134 Southway Eastbound, Colchester |
From its junction with Headgate to its junction with St Botolphs Circus a distance of approximately 535m |
Maldon Road Roundabout, A1124, A133, Greenstead Roundabout, A134, Maldon Road Roundabout and vice versa |
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A134 Southway Westbound, Colchester |
From its junction with St Botolphs Circus to its junction with Chapel Street South a distance of approximately 395m |
Maldon Road Roundabout, A1124, A133, Greenstead Roundabout, A134, Maldon Road Roundabout |
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St Botolphs Circus, Colchester |
Gyratory closure in all approaches |
Maldon Road Roundabout, A1124, A133, Greenstead Roundabout, A134, Maldon Road Roundabout and vice versa |
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St Johns Green, Colchester |
From its junction with Southway Westbound for a distance of approximately 80m in a westerly direction |
Diversion 1: B1025, Napier Road, Circular Road North, Circular Road West, B1026, Wellington Street, Chapel Street South, South Street, Walsingham Road, Flagstaff Road, St Johns Green. Diversion 2: St Johns Green, Flagstaff Road, Walsingham Road, South Street, Chapel Street South, Southway Westbound, B1022, B1026, Wellington Street, Chapel Street South, South Street, Walsingham Road, Flagstaff Road, St Johns Green |
(Various Roads, City of Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Temporary Suspension of Bus Gate) (Osborne Street, Colchester) (Streetworks No.8) 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 those lengths of road in the City of Colchester, as detailed in the Schedule.
2. To temporarily suspend the Bus Gate on Osborne Street as cited in "Essex County Council (Osborne Street, Colchester) (Bus Gate) Order 2025" for the phase durations of the closure on Stanwell Street, Colchester only. Signs will clearly be put in place at this location when the suspension of the Bus Gate is in force.
The works are scheduled to commence after 16th 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 and bus gate suspension is required for the safety of the public and workforce while roundabout improvement works are undertaken by Jackson Civils.
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.
Schedule SW8
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Road
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Description |
Alternative Route |
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Military Road, Colchester |
From both of its junctions with Magdalen Street to its junction with Golden Noble Hill a distance of approximately 125m |
Military Road, Roberts Road, B1025, St Botolphs Circus and vice versa |
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Mersea Road, Colchester |
From both of its junctions with St Botolphs Circus to its junction with Cromwell Road a distance of approximately 105m |
B1025, Berechurch Hall Road, B1026, A1124, B1022 |
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Magdalen Street, Colchester |
From its junction with St Botolphs Circus for a distance of approximately 95m in a south easterly direction |
A134, A133, A134 and vice versa |
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Magdalen Street, Colchester |
From its junction with Military Road to its junction with St Botolphs Circus a distance of approximately 90m |
A134, A133, A134 and vice versa |
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Stanwell Street, Colchester |
From its junction with Osborne Street to its junction with Southway Eastbound a distance of approximately 90m |
Osborne Street, St Johns Street, Crouch Street East, Balkerne Hill Southbound, Maldon Road Roundabout, A1124, A133, Ipswich Road Roundabout, A12, East Street, East Hill, Queen Street, Osborne Street or Brook Street, A134 |
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Osborne Street, Colchester (Directional Eastbound Lane Only) |
From its junction with Whitewell Road to its junction with Vineyard Gate a distance of approximately 25m |
Crouch Street East, Balkerne Hill Southbound, Maldon Road Roundabout, A1124, A133, Ipswich Road Roundabout, A12, East Street, East Hill, Queen Street, Osborne Street |
(Whitefriars Way, Colchester) (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 Whitefriars Way, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 15m north east of its junction with Magazine Farm Way for a distance of 15m 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 (AD03166628769 – 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 repairs works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
No alternative route is available.
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.
(Chappel Road, Great Tey) (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 Chappel Road, Great Tey in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 100m south east of its junction with Earls Colne Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd July 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310788796 – 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 new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Chappel Road, Brook Road, Great Tey Road, A120, B1024, A1124, Chappel Hill, Swan Street, Chappel 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.
(Eastern Road, Brightlingsea) (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 Eastern Road, Brightlingsea in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Ladysmith Avenue for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ7011001509542 – Cadent Gas). 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 service works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
An alternative route is available via Eastern Road, York Road, B1029 and vice versa (following the way on Victoria Place).
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.
(Eld Lane, 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 Eld Lane, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 5m east of its junction with Victoria Place for a distance of approximately 15m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 for 1 night – (19:00 - 07:00), or where stated on a valid permit (AD0310803997 – 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 new water connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
No alternative diversion route is available.
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.
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