Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures & Parking Restrictions Due To Various Works

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

(Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) - (Amendment No.82) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given Colchester City Council acting on behalf of the North Essex Parking Partnership in exercise of the delegated powers of the traffic authority Essex County Council granted under an Agreement dated 1st July 2022 has made the above Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4(1), 4(2), 32, 35, 45, 46, 49 and 53 and Parts III and IV of schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on the East and West sides of Potter Street, Harlow between number 55 and Pinewood Close.

This Order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council (Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 by replacing title numbers TL470 090 revision 1 with revision 2.

Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 24th August 2026.

Further details: The Order and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders can be viewed at: https://north.parkingpartnership.org/traffic-regulation/.

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 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.

Jake England Service Director,
Colchester City Council, Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG

(Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) - (Amendment No.88) Order 2022*
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make 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 Remove – ‘No Stopping at Any Time Except Buses’ Restriction on Maddox Road North Side – From a point approximately 15 metres east of its eastern junction with Long Ley, eastwards for approximately 23 metres.

This Order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council (Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 by substituting map tiles:

Tile Ref and Revision Number:

TL455 097 Revision 3 – Revision 4

TL460 097 Revision 3 – Revision 4

Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: www.essexhighways.org/Traffic-Regulation-Orders.

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 – 5:00pm 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 via email to: TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org, quoting reference: - TRAF/8544 by 28 August 2026.

(Chalk Lane, Harlow) (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 Chalk Lane, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 90m southeast of its junction with Matching Road for a distance of approximately 30m 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 (EC30078417433 – 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 supply works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

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.

(Church Road/Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill) - (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:
1. To temporarily close that length of Church Road, Buckhurst Hill in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with High Road for a distance of approximately 45m in a north westerly direction.

2. To temporarily close that length of Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with High Road for a distance of approximately 45m in an easterly direction.

The closures are scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 12 days or where stated on a valid permit (MU093TML-NL-00003241-03/MU093TML-NL-00003241-02 – Thames Water Utilities). 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 water connection works are undertaken by Thames Water Utilities.

Alternative routes are available via:
1. High Road, Manor Road, A104, Stag Lane, High Road and vice versa.

2. B170, Westbury Road, Russell Road, Gladstone Road, High Road, Manor Road, A104, Stag Lane, High 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.

(Fairfield Road, Ongar) (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 Fairfield Road, Ongar in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with The Borough to its junction with Turners Close a distance of approximately 60m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit (EC30091648185 – 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.

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.

(Station Way, Buckhurst Hill) (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 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Forest Edge to its junction with Walnut Way a distance of approximately 230m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th September 2026 for 9 days or where stated on a valid permit (EP20149081616 – 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 structural investigation works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via:
Diversion 1 (clockwise): Station Way, Buckhurst Way, Albert Road, B170, Kings Avenue, Forest Edge.

Diversion 2 (anticlockwise): Station Way, Chestnut Road, Chestnut Avenue, Oak Rise, Buckhurst Way, Albert Road, B170, Victoria Road, Back Lane, Kings Place, Princes Road, Forest Edge.

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.

(York Hill/Potters Close, Loughton) (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:
1. To temporarily close that length of York Hill, Loughton in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Kings Hill for a distance of approximately 150m in a north easterly direction.

2. To temporarily close that length of Potters Close, Loughton in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with York Hill for a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction.

These closures are scheduled to commence on 10th September 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit BC008WH1PR85H011L2CSB/BC008WH1PR85H1L2CSB – 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: York Hill, Queens Road, Pump Hill 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.

(Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill) (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 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Hills Road to its junction with Boleyn Court a distance of approximately 105m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2026 for 1 night (1900-0400), or where stated on a valid permit (EP10000016900 – 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 bollard installation works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via: High Road, Woodford New Road, Church Hill, Lower Road, Goldings Hill, Wake Arms Roundabout, Epping New Road, Robin Hood Roundabout 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.

(Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon) (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 Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 165m southwest of its junction with Mount Road for a distance of approximately 105m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th August 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGQWM28Y – 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: Hobbs Cross Road, Mount Road, Colemans Farm Lane, Epping Lane 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.

(Lippitts Hill, Waltham Abbey) (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 Lippitts Hill, Waltham Abbey in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 65m southeast of its junction with Rose Court for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th August 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTTT39M – 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: Lippitts Hill, Church Road, Mott Street 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.

(Oak Lodge Avenue/Manor Road, Chigwell) - (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 Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Manor Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly direction.

2. To temporarily close that length of Manor Road, Chigwell in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Oak Lodge Avenue for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction.

The closures are scheduled to commence on 25th August 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (YN10068230-R5028368-JW2/YN10068230-R5028368-JW – T Mobile). 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 maintenance works are undertaken by T Mobile.

An alternative route is available via: B173, A112, Forest Road, A123, B173 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.

(Pytt Field, Harlow) (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 Pytt Field, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 100m southwest then southeast then southwest of its junction with Second Avenue for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit (MX06163035PW – 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 pipe replacement works are undertaken by Affinity Water.

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.

(Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey) (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 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Farm Hill Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 14 days or where stated on a valid permit (MU093MCW-07393494 – Thames Water Utilities). 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 repair works are undertaken by Thames Water Utilities.

An alternative route is available via: Sewardstone Road, A121, B194, Crooked Mile 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.

(The Hides, Harlow) (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 The Hides, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 195m southwest of the junction with Maddox Road for a distance of approximately 285m in a north westerly, south westerly then south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 19 days or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001519490 – 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.

An alternative route is available via: The Hides 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.

(Various Roads, District of Epping Forest) - (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) Order (No.10) 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 road in the District of Epping Forest as specified in the schedule.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above length of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping restriction will be in force.

"The Essex County Council (Epping Forest 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, 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 works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 30th July 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network.

This 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 route 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 30th July 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

SCHEDULE

DATED: 6TH AUGUST 2026