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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility and Highway Works
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Essex County Council
(Grange Road, Wickham Bishops)
(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 Grange Road, Wickham Bishops in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 315m south east of its junction with Wickham Hall Lane for a distance of approximately 25m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30091053474 – 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 connections are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via Wickham Hall Lane, Station Road, Church Road, Blacksmiths Lane, The Street and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 13th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Mayes Lane, Danbury)
(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 Mayes Lane, Danbury in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Copt Hill for a distance of approximately 115m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th September 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2404232 – 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 Mayes Lane, A414, B1418, Bicknacre Road, The Common, Penny Royal Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 13th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Rectory Road, Tolleshunt Knights)
(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 Rectory Road, Tolleshunt Knights in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 90m south east of its junction with Blind Lane for a distance of approximately 60m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WH2FMR6J – 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.
No diversion route is available.
The Order will come into effect on 13th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Sextons Lane, Great Braxted)
(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 Sextons Lane, Great Braxted in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 415m south east of its junction with Braxted Park Road for a distance of approximately 70m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (BC411003WGQHG56J – 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 Sextons Lane, Bung Row, Tiptree Road, Braxted Park Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 13th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(South Street, 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(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of South Street, Tillingham in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Marlborough Avenue for a distance of approximately 55m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th September 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013351687 – 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.
An alternative route is available via Bradwell Road, Steeple Road, Maldon Road, Steeple Road, Lawlinge Road, B1018, B1021 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 13th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Grange Avenue, Mayland)
(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 Grange Avenue, Mayland in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 180m south east of its junction with Steeple Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTL6G5V – 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 Grange Avenue, Steeple Road, Burnham Road, B1018, Grange Avenue and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(North Street, 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 North Street, Southminster in the District of Maldon, from its junction with High Street to its junction with Orchard Road a distance of approximately 125m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 15 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001503977 – 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.
An alternative route is available via North Street, B1021, Foxhall Road, Green Lane, B1018 and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Scraley Road, Heybridge)
(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 Scraley Road, Heybridge in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Rowan Drive for a distance of approximately 60m in a westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 10 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013328967 – 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 mains connection works are undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water.
An alternative route is available via B1022, B1026, Chigborough Road and vice versa (with access only into Scraley Road).
The Order came 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.
(Sheepcotes Lane, 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 Sheepcotes Lane, Southminster in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 30m north east of its junction with Queenborough Road a distance of approximately 40m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WH1M582R – 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.
No diversion route is available.
The Order came 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.
DATED: 6TH AUGUST 2026
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