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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Proposed Traffic Restrictions
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Essex County Council
(Stonefield Drive, Starflower Lane, Great Tey, City of Colchester)
(20mph Zone) Replacement Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under sections 84(1)(A) and 2, and Parts II of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the order:
To Implement: a ‘20mph Zone’ on the following length of roads, in the City of Colchester, including private drives and turning heads.
Road | Description |
Stonefield Drive, Great Tey | From a point approximately 7 metres east of its junction with Newbarn Road, for the rest of its remaining lengths, (approximately 195 metres) |
Starflower Lane, Great Tey | From its junction with Stonefield Drive for its entire length (approximately 91 metres) |
Date of operation:
The Order will come into operation on 27 July 2026Further details: If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am–5.30pm Mon–Thurs and 8.30am–5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford, if so required. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Application to the high court:
Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.(Colchester City) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.80) Order 2022
(Various Roads, Colchester City) (20mph Speed Zone) Order 202*
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council proposes to make the order below under S1(1), 2(1) to (3), 3(2), 4(1), 4(2), 32(1), 35(1), 45, 46, 49, 53 and Parts III and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
SCHEDULE
1. To Implement:
20mph Speed Zone Restrictions – Including Private DrivesRoad | Description |
Poultry Close | From its junction with John Flower Avenue, South East for its entire length |
Flock Drive | From its junction with Poultry Close, West for its entire length |
Hen Way | From its junction with John Flower Avenue, East for its entire length |
Brood Chase | From its junction with John Flower Avenue, West for its entire length |
Fouracre Field | From its junction with Brood Chase, West for its entire length |
2. To Implement:
‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Restrictions.Road | Description |
John Flower Avenue | Both Sides: From its junction with Halstead Road, North for its entire length (approximately 373 metres) ending at its junction with Fiddlers Hill. |
Poultry Close | Both Sides: From its junction with John Flower Avenue, South East for approximately 9.5 metres. |
Brood Chase | Both Sides: From its junction with John Flower Avenue, West for approximately 6 metres. |
Hen Way | Both Sides: From its junction with John Flower Avenue, East for approximately 6.5 metres. |
Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: http://www.essexhighways.org/traffic-Regulation-Orders
If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Objections: Anyone who wishes to object to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection to the address above or via email quoting reference: TRAF8827 to TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org by 13 August 2026
(Footpath 36, West Mersea) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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, as amended.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpath 36, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Reymead Close to its junction with Vince Close for approximately 38 metres.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 30 July 2026 to 3 August 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while footpath patching is undertaken, between the times of 08:00 and 16:00.
Alternative route: Vince Close, Bardfield Road B1025, High Street North, Upland Road, Reymead Close and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 30 July 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Berchurch Road, 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 Berchurch Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Earlswood Way to its junction with Chariot Drive a distance of approximately 655m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th August 2026 for 1 night – (19:00-05:00) or where stated on a valid permit (EP02271766717 – Topbond). 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 maintenance works are undertaken by Topbond.
An alternative route is available via Berchurch Road, B1025, Berchurch Hall Road, Berchurch Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Berchurch Hall Road, 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 Berchurch Hall Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Layer Road for a distance of approximately 265m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2026 – (19:30-05:00) for 2 nights, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2402855 – 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 Berchurch Hall Road, B1025, St Botolphs Circus, A134, B1022, Salisbury Avenue, B1026 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Bourne Road, 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 Bourne Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Brookside Close to its junction with Old Heath Road a distance of approximately 350m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th August 2026 for 45 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30066889250 – 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 Military Road, Roberts Road, Military Road, B1025 and vice versa. (with access only into Bourne Road).
The Order will come into effect on 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Boxted Road, Great Horkesley) (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 Boxted Road, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with The Causeway for a distance of approximately 20m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WG3PH46J01SB – 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 to allow access for overhead cabling and tree cutting works to be undertaken by Openreach Limited.
An alternative route is available via The Causeway, Ivy Lodge Road, Horkesley Road, Straight Road, Queens Head Road, Boxted Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Church Road & Holly Way, Elmstead) (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 Church Road, Elmstead in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Colchester Road for a distance of approximately 385m in a north easterly direction.
- To temporarily close that length of Holly Way, Elmstead in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Church Road for a distance of approximately 20m in north westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 for 36 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001517549 & AZ5011001518353 – 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.
An alternative route is available via Colchester Road, Oatlands, Harvest Way and vice versa (with access only into Holly Way).
The Order will come into effect on 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Clacton Road, Weeley Heath) (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 Clacton Road, Weeley Heath in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Botany Lane for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30078760502 – 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 service connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via B1441, B1414, B1033, B1441 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Upper Haye Lane, Fingringhoe) (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 Upper Haye Lane, Fingringhoe in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Upper Haye Lane for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168251879/FH – 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 fire hydrant repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
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An alternative route is available via Abberton Road, Fingringhoe Road, B1025 and vice versa, (with access only into Haye Lane).
The Order will come into effect on 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Tog Lane, Great Horkesley) (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 Tog Lane, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with The Causeway for a distance of approximately 865m in a south westerly, south easterly, south westerly, north westerly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WG3PH46JSB – 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 Tog Lane, London Road, School Lane, A134 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Coast Road, West Mersea) (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 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 came 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 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, 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 came 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 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 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 came 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 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 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 and vice versa.
The Order came 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 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 Peldon Road, Abberton in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 130m south west of its junction with Bracken Way for a distance of 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 came 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.
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