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Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Clearway Restrictions
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Essex County Council
(Finchland View Path and Anson Close Path, South Woodham Ferrers)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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 (as amended).
Effect of the order: To temporarily close Finchland View Path and Anson Close Path, South Woodham Ferrers in the City of Chelmsford as specified below.
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Finchland View path | From its junction with Hullbridge Road, East approximately 97 metres |
| Anson Close Path | From its junction with Inchbonnie Road Northeast to Cornish Grove for approximately 573 metres. |
The closure is scheduled to commence on 27 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 between the times of 08:00 and 17:00, path will be open outside the working times or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public, while footway defects and renewing the area is undertaken.
The Order will come into effect on 27 July 2026 may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Blacksmith Close, Billericay) (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 Blacksmith Close, Billericay in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Anvil Way for a distance of approximately 45m in a south easterly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGSDGG5V – Openreach 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach Ltd.
No alternative route is available.
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Ferrers Road, South Woodham Ferrers)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway)
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 Ferrers Road, South Woodham Ferrers in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Benbow Road for a distance of approximately 80m in a north easterly direction.
- To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ in the above length of road for the duration of the closure only.
The Essex County Council (Chelmsford City) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The closure/clearway is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 for 19 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2407603 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/clearway is required for the safety of the public and workforce while intelligent transport system works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Ferrers Road, Creekview Road, Broughton Road, Inchbonnie Road, Ferrers Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Poynters Lane, Great Wakering) (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 Poynters Lane, Great Wakering in the District of Rochford, from its junction with Cupids Chase to its junction with Wakering Road a distance of approximately 475m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th August 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GEAA5769593SB – 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 overhead cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Shoebury Road, New Road, High Street, Southend Road, Star Lane, Poynters Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Trinity Road, Great Burstead and South Green)
(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 Trinity Road, Great Burstead and South Green in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Kennel Lane to its junction with Grange Road a distance of approximately 395m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2403836 – 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 gully chamber rebuilding works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Grange Road, Church Street, Kennel Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, District of Rochford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.4) 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 road in the District of Rochford as specified in Schedule 1.
- A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedules 1 and 2 to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Rochford District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 23rd July 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The road will be closed to facilitate each phase of works 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.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule 1
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| Roach Avenue, Rayleigh | From its junction with Daws Heath Road to its junction with Weir Gardens a distance of approximately 305m | no diversion available |
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway)
(No.6) 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 road in the Borough of Castle Point, as specified in the schedule to this Order.
- A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Castle Point Borough) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 23rd July 2026; exact dates will be specified on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works 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.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley | From its junction with Kiln Road to its junction with Benfleet Road a distance of approximately 1025m | Kiln Road, London Road Roundabout, Benfleet Road and vice versa |
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway)
(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:
- To temporarily close that length of road in the Borough of Basildon as specified in Schedule 1.
- A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on that length of road in Schedule 2 for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Basildon Borough) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 23rd July 2026; exact dates will be specified on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works 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.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule 1
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| Bromfords Drive, Wickford | From its junction with Nevendon Road to its junction with Bromfords Close a distance of approximately 345m | no diversion available |
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Bromfords Drive, Wickford | From its junction with Nevendon Road to its junction with Bromfords Close a distance of approximately 345m |
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway)
(No.10) 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 Borough of Basildon as specified in the schedule.
- A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Basildon Borough) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 23rd July 2026; exact dates will be specified on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works 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.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Road, Billericay | From its junction with Radford Way to its junction with Queens Park Avenue a distance of approximately 2105m | B1007, A1114, A414, B1002, A1023, A129, B1007 and vice versa |
| The Knares, Lee Chapel | From its junction with Staneway to its junction with Nether Mayne a distance of approximately 1045m | Nether Mayne, Roundacre New Roundabout, Laindon Link, Laindon Link Roundabout, Staneway, and vice versa |
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 Wiggins Lane, Billericay in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Tye Common Road to its junction with First Avenue, a distance of approximately 105m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 for 14 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30017146422 – 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 connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via Tye Common Road, Frithwood Lane, Second Avenue, Wiggins Lane and vice versa (with access only into First Avenue).
The Order will come into effect on 23rd July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Apton Hall Road, Rochford) (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 Apton Hall Road, Rochford in the District of Rochford, from its junction with Hyde Wood Lane for a distance of approximately 275m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2403361B – 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 Brays Lane, Ashingdon Road, West Street, Bradley Way, South Street, North Street, Weir Pond Road, Stambridge Road, Apton Hall Road (Westbound) or Apton Hall Road, Stambridge Road, East Street, South Street, Bradley Way, West Street, Ashingdon Road and Brays Lane (Eastbound).
The Order came 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.
(High Street, Rayleigh)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway)
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, Rayleigh in the District of Rochford, from its junction with Castle Road for a distance approximately 40m in a north easterly direction.
- To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction in the above length of road for the duration of the closures only.
“The Essex County Council (Rochford District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The closure/restriction is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 20 nights (20:00–05:00) or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2404395 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while pedestrian crossing upgrade works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via High Street, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh Road, A127, Rayleigh Weir Roundabout, High Road, High Street and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea) (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 Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Brackendale Avenue to its junction with Station Approach, a distance of approximately 45m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 1 night (21:00–05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP20141772537 – 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 bollard and lighting repair works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
No alternative route is available.
The Order came 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.
DATED: 16TH JULY 2026
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