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Essex - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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Essex County Council
(Wheatsheaf Lane, Wrabness) (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 Wheatsheaf Lane, Wrabness in the District of Tendring, from its junction Harwich Road to its junction with Wall Lane a distance of approximately 1005m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EF201EH2387129 – 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 Harwich Road, Dimbols Hall Lane, Church Road, Ash Street and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 24th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Windmill Road, Bradfield) (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 Windmill Road, Bradfield in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Mill Lane for a distance of approximately 70m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MT003DS0065531 – Affinity Water). 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.
An alternative route is available via Windmill Road, Steam Mill Road, Straight Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 24th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Colchester Road, Wix) (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 Colchester Road, Wix in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 475m north east of its junction with Honeypot Lane for a distance of approximately 200m in a north easterly then south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WGNF013S – 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 Colchester Road, A120, Harwich Road, Colchester Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 10th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Pound Farm Drive/The Haven/Clarkes Road, Dovercourt) (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 Pound Farm Drive, Dovercourt in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Clarkes Road to its other junction with Clarkes Road a distance of approximately 355m.
2. To temporarily close that length of The Haven, Dovercourt in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Pound Farm Drive to its end a distance of approximately 70m.
3. To temporarily close that length of Clarkes Road, Dovercourt in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Dockfield Avenue for a distance of approximately 135m in a south easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 for 38 days (works to be completed in phases), or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001504367, AZ5011001504368 & AZ5011001504369 – Cadent Gas). 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
Alternative routes are available via:
1. Clarkes Road and vice versa.
2. Clarkes Road, Main Road, Parkeston Road, Clarkes Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 10th 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 Tendring) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.2) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Tendring as specified in the Schedule.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 17th 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.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.
The Order came into effect on 17th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Road, Lawford | From its junction with Coxs Hill for a distance of approximately 700m in a south easterly then north easterly direction. | A137, B1029, A133, B1033, B1035, B1352 and vice versa. |
| Colchester Road, Lawford | From its junction with Long Road for a distance of approximately 35m in a northerly direction. | B1352 and onto above. |
| Bromley Road, Lawford | From its junction with Wignall Street to its junction with Claude Wilson Close a distance of approximately 50m. | B1352, A120 and vice versa. |
| School Lane, Lawford | From its junction with Wignall Street for distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction. | School Lane, Grange Road, Bromley Road, A137 and vice versa. |
DATED: 17TH JULY 2026
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