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Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Parking Restriction Changes
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Essex County Council
(Castle Point District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.17) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under Sections 1(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).
Effect of the Order:
1. To Revoke: ‘Disabled Badge Holders Only’
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Sycamore Close Canvey | North side: From a point approximately 6 metres west of the shared boundary of 13 and 15 Sycamore Close, eastwards for approximately 6.5 metres, width approximately 2 metres. |
| North Avenue Canvey | East side: From a point approximately 0.5 metres west of the western boundary line of 50 North Avenue, eastwards for approximately 4 metres. |
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Hilton Road Canvey | East side: From a point in line with the shared boundary of 172 and 174 Hilton Road, northwards for approximately 5.5 metres. |
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Cedar Road Canvey | North West side: From a point in line with the shared boundary of 36 and 38 Cedar Road, north eastwards for approximately 5 metres. |
- TQ785 832 Revision 1 to Revision 2
- TQ785 837 Revision 0 to Revision 1
- TQ785 842 Revision 0 to Revision 1
- TQ790 832 Revision 0 to Revision 1
- TQ790 842 Revision 0 to Revision 1
Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 03 August 2026
Further 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 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, 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 or 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.
(Crest Avenue, Pitsea) (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 Crest Avenue, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 270m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2405254 – 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 Rectory Road and vice versa (with access only into Halstow Way and Crest Avenue).
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.
(Furlongs, Vange) (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 Furlongs, Vange in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with The Knowle for a distance of approximately 55m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 19 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311006D130863 – 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Furlongs, Mapleford Sweep, Collingwood Road, Furlongs 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.
(Mountnessing Road, 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 Mountnessing Road, Billericay in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Mountnessing Road Roundabout for a distance of approximately 15m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013515950 – 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 meter installation works are undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water.
An alternative route is available via Mountnessing Road 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.
(Old London Road, Rawreth) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
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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.
(Old London Road, Rawreth) (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 Old London Road, Rawreth in the District of Rochford, from a point approximately 260m north east of the junction with London Road for a distance of approximately 205m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 11 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013339213 – 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 new connection works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.
An alternative route is available via Old London Road, A129, A1245, Church Road, London Road, Old London Road 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.
(Tye Common Road, 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 Tye Common Road, Billericay in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Wiggins Lane for a distance of approximately 400m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008FBD766565B – 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 testing works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Tye Common Road, Clock House Road, Laindon Common Road, A176, Noak Hill Roundabout, A176, Sun Street Roundabout, A129, Tye Common Road or A129 to London Roundabout, A176, Laindon Common Road, Clock House Road and Tye Common 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.
(Blacksmith Close, Billericay) (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 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 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.
(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 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 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 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.
(Poynters Lane, Great Wakering) (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 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 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.
(Trinity Road, Great Burstead and South Green) (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 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.
(Trinity Road, Great Burstead and South Green) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 (continued)
An alternative route is available via Grange Road, Church Street, Kennel Lane 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.
(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 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 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 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.
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 |
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Roach Avenue, Rayleigh | From its junction with Daws Heath Road to its junction with Weir Gardens, a distance of approximately 305m |
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 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 the 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 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.
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 |
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 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 the 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.
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