Braintree - Multiple Temporary Closures for Utility, Connection and Carriageway Works

Essex County Council

(Path between Goldingham Drive and Austen Close, Braintree)

(Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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 (as amended).

Effect of the order: To temporarily close the path 15 metres east of Goldingham Drive, East approximately 34 metres to its junction with Austen Close path.

Diversion will be Goldingham Drive, Austen Close and vice versa.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 23 August 2026 to 28 August 2026 where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public, while the installation of a new service connection is undertaken.

The Order will come into effect on 23 August 2026 may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Haygreen Road, Witham) (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 Haygreen Road, Witham in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Duncombe Close to its end a distance of approximately 140m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP003S50-2477FW – Elson Group (Construction) 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 while foul and storm connection works are undertaken by Elson Group (Construction) Limited.

No alternative route is available.

The Order will come into effect on 20th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Lifchild Close, Witham) (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 Lifchild Close, Witham in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Pondholton Drive to its end a distance of approximately 55m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WH2GHW1C – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on https://one.network/ . The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.

No alternative route is available.

The Order will come into effect on 20th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Harrow Hill, Toppesfield) (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 Harrow Hill, Toppesfield in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Gainsford End Road to its end a distance of approximately 1685m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2397539 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on https://one.network/ . The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

No alternative route is available.

The Order came 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.

(Crow Pond Road, Terling) (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 Crow Pond Road, Terling in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 135m south west of its junction with Hatfield Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03167297401 – 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 stoptap replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via Terling Hall Road, B1137, Station Road, Terling Road, Hatfield Road and vice versa (with access only into Crow Pond Road, Church Road and Terling Hall Road).

The Order came 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.

(Hollow Road, Kelvedon) (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 Hollow Road, Kelvedon in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 895m south east of its junction with Woodhouse Lane for a distance of approximately 1475m in a south easterly, north easterly, south easterly, north easterly then south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 17 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2387785 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on https://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 Church Street, B1024, West Street, A120, B1018, Temple Lane, Western Road, Parkgate Road and vice versa.

The Order came 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.

(Hyde Lane, The Salings) (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 Hyde Lane, The Salings in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 75m north east of its junction with Mounts Farm Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03167570990 – Anglian Water Business (National) Limited). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on https://one.network/ . The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while remedial works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National) Limited.

An alternative route is available via Bardfield Road, Braintree Road, Brook Street, B1057, B1053 and vice versa (with access only into Church End, Shalford Green, Victoria Hill and Hyde Lane).

The Order came 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.

DATED: 13TH AUGUST 2026