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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures for Utility and Highway Works
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Essex County Council
(Broad Street Green Road, Heybridge)
(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 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Broad Street Green Road, Heybridge in the District of Maldon, from the junction with Wood Road to the junction with Bluebell Avenue a distance of approximately 160m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th August 2026 for 47 days (in phases), or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001515858 – 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 gas connection works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
An alternative route is available via B1022, B1023, B1026 and vice versa (with access only into Colchester Road and Broad Street Green Road).
The Order will come into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Grange Lane, Tillingham)
(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 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Grange Lane, Tillingham in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 190m east of its junction with Grange Road for a distance of approximately 30m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 31st August 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013338542 – Essex And Suffolk 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 water connection works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.
No diversion route is available.
The Order will come into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Sheepcotes Lane, Southminster)
(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 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Sheepcotes Lane, Southminster in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Queenborough Road for a distance of approximately 125m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 31st August 2026 for 22 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001504008 – 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
No diversion route is available.
The Order will come into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Workhouse Lane, Woodham Ferrers)
(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 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Workhouse Lane, Woodham Ferrers in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 40m north east of its junction with Willow Grove for a distance of approximately 100m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH1P6G9Z – 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 Workhouse Lane, B1418, B1012, Willow Grove and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Burnham Road, Mundon)
(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 Burnham Road, Mundon in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 365m north west of its junction with Mundon Road for a distance of approximately 95m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGRV3W6W – 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 Burnham Road, Fambridge Road, Cold Norton Road, Mundon Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Church Lane, Stow Maries)
(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 Church Lane, Stow Maries, in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 415m south east of its junction with Woodham Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to continue from 23rd July 2026 for a further 547 days.
or where stated on a valid permit (EP20115125434 – 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 works to safeguard a weak bridge are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Church Lane, Lower Burnham Road, Woodham Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Church Road, St. Lawrence)
(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 Church Road, St. Lawrence in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 15m south of its junction with Bradwell Road for a distance of approximately 55m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st August 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGQH9R7K – 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 Church Road, St Lawrence Hill, Bradwell Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Honeypot Lane, Stow Maries)
(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 Honeypot Lane, Stow Maries in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 185m north of its junction with Lower Burnham Road a distance of approximately 70m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTDHD2R – 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 Honeypot Lane, Lower Burnham Road, Woodham Road, The Street and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Lower Burnham Road, Latchingdon)
(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 Lower Burnham Road, Latchingdon in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Rectory Lane for a distance of approximately 270m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th August 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH1R153SL2CSB – 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 cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via B1010, B1021, B1018, B1010 and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Queenborough Road, Southminster)
(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 Queenborough Road, Southminster in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Coombe Road for a distance of approximately 55m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGPPVF1C – 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 Queenborough Road, Pantile Hill, Coombe Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Southminster Road, Althorne)
(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 Southminster Road, Althorne in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 435m west of its junction with Mayland Hill for a distance of approximately 85m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNT281C – 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 B1018, B1010, B1021, B1018 and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
DATED: 30TH JULY 2026
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