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Colchester - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Clearway Restrictions due to Events and Works
What is happening?
Essex County Council
(Various roads, Colchester)
(Colchester Summer Series, Special Events)
(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 (as amended).
Effect of the order: To temporarily introduce prohibition of traffic on various roads in the City of Colchester as below. Access for residents and business will be maintained wherever possible under steward or traffic marshall supervision.
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St Peters Street, Colchester |
From its junction with Short Cut Road to its junction with Middle Mill. |
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Middle Mill, Colchester |
Closed for its entire length |
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Northgate Street, Colchester |
From its junction with West Stockwell Street and its junction with Middle Mill. |
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St Helens Lane, Colchester |
From its junction with Taylor Court to its junction with Maidenburgh Street. |
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Museum Street |
From Castle Bailey to High Street, the entire length. |
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Castle Bailey |
From its junction with Museum Street east the entire length |
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Ryegate Road |
From its junction with Museum Street north to Worcester Road, the entire length |
Diversion Routes: will be clearly signed on site.
The restrictions are scheduled to commence on 20 August 2026 to 29 August 2026 between the hours of 12:00 and 23:59 each day or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. This is required for the safety of the public while Colchester Summer Series take place.
The Orders will come into effect on 20 August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the Events have finished.
(Birchwood Road, Langham/Dedham)
(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 Birchwood Road, Langham/Dedham in the City of Colchester, from the junction with Wick Road for a distance of approximately 705m in a south easterly, north easterly then south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (FN40626021786 – National Highways 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 structure repair works are undertaken by National Highways Ltd.
An alternative route is available via A12, Park Lane, Wick Road and vice versa.
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.
(Boxted Road, Great Horkesley)
(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 Boxted Road, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with The Causeway to its junction with Holly Lane a distance of approximately 745m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2408126 – 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 drainage works and carriageway surface repair works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Boxted Road, Queens Head Road, Straight Road, Horkesley Road, Ivy Lodge Road, A134 and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Hills Crescent, Colchester) (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 Hills Crescent, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 25m north west of its junction with Plough Drive for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168449966 – 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 The Commons and vice versa. (with access only into Hills Crescent).
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.
(Holman Crescent, Colchester)
(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 Holman Crescent, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 50m north west of its junction with Plume Avenue for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168446268 – 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 Plume Avenue and vice versa. (with access only into Holman Crescent).
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.
(Kimberley Road, Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic &
Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) 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 Kimberley Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Morant Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a north westerly direction.
2. To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ from its junction with Morant Road for a distance of approximately 430m in a north westerly direction for the duration of the closure only.
The Essex County Council (Colchester 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, 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 9th September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (YN12013575-P-231916-WK32 – T Mobile). 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 duct laying and cabling works are undertaken by T Mobile.
An alternative route is available via Kimberley Road, Artillery Street, Port Lane, Morant Road and vice versa.
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.
(Shop Lane, East Mersea)
(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 Shop Lane, East Mersea in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 890m north west then north east of its junction with East Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly then north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168285188/FH – 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 frame replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
No diversion route is available. (with access only into Shop Lane).
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.
(Various Roads, City of Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.6) 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 those lengths of road in the City of Colchester, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 20th August 2026, as stated on a valid permit. The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.Network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase 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.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while duct laying, cabling and splicing works are undertaken by Openreach.
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.
Schedule SW6
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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Holts Road, Little Horkesley |
From its junction with School Road for a distance of approximately 375m in a southerly then south westerly direction |
Holts Road, Crabtree Lane, B1508, Little Horkesley Road, Cockerells Road and vice versa |
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Water Lane, Little Horkesley |
From a point approximately 765m north east, north west then north east of its junction with School Road for a distance of approximately 400m in a north easterly then northerly direction. |
Water Lane, A134, London Road, Fishponds Hill, Water Lane and vice versa |
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London Road, Great Horkesley |
From its junction with Tog Lane for a distance of approximately 125m in a south westerly direction |
London Road, School Lane, A134, London Road and vice versa |
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Water Lane, Little Horkesley |
From its junction with Fishponds Hill for a distance of approximately 260m in a northerly then north easterly direction |
Water Lane, A134, London Road, Fishponds Hill and vice versa |
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Fishponds Hill, Little Horkesley |
From its junction with Water Lane for a distance of approximately 250m in a south easterly direction |
School Road, B1508, Church Square, Nayland Road, Clicket Hill, Bures Road, Wiston Road, A134, London Road, Fishponds Hill and vice |
(Vernons Road, Chappel/Wakes Colne/Fordham & Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne)
(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 Vernons Road, Chappel/Wakes Colne/Fordham in the City of Colchester, from the junction with Colchester Road to the junction with Spring Gardens Road a distance of approximately 1610m.
2. To temporarily close that length of Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Vernons Road for a distance of approximately 650m in a north easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 19 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2410181, EP201EH2410181A & EP201EH2410181B – Essex County Council). 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 drainage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via
1. A1124 and vice versa.
2. Crepping Hall Road, Chappel Road, Penlan Hall Lane, A1124 and vice versa.
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.
(Bridgefield Close, Colchester)
(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.
To temporarily close that length of Bridgefield Close, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 40m south west then north west of its junction with Saint Andrews Avenue for a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30020904326 – 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 service upgrade works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
No diversion 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.
(Chestnut Avenue, Colchester)
(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 Chestnut Avenue, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 25m south west of its junction with Blackheath for a distance of approximately 65m 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 (BC411002WGSP4R4T – 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 footway and carriageway cabling and splicing works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Chestnut Avenue, Blackheath, Ash Grove 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.
(Easthorpe Road, Copford)
(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 Easthorpe Road, Copford in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 290m south west of its junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 80m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th August 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30016051966 – 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.
An alternative route is available via Easthorpe Road, Well Lane, Porters Green Road, Whitehouse Farm Road, Rectory Road, Easthorpe 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.
(Heath Road, Fordham Heath)
(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 Heath Road, Fordham Heath in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 315m south east, north east then south east of its junction with Wood Lane for a distance of approximately 20m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168154693 – 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 Wood Lane, A1124, Halstead Road, Halstead Road Roundabout, Chitts Hill, Argents Lane and vice versa. (with access only into Heath 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.
(Mill Lane, Birch)
(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 Mill Lane, Birch in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 125m north west of its junction with Greenfield Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310809287 – 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 new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
No diversion route is available. (with access only into Mill 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.
(Trinity Square, Colchester)
(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 Square, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Trinity Street for a distance of approximately 20m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30087402218 – 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 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.
(Various Roads, City of Colchester)
(Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks No.9) 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 introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ in the above length of road.
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