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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Clearway Restriction due to Works
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Essex County Council
(Church Street, Sible Hedingham)
(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 Church Street, Sible Hedingham in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 115m north east of its junction with Alexandra Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20120367196 – 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 culvert strengthening works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Church Street, Alexandra Road, Swan Street, Rectory Road, Church Street 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.
(Johnston Close, Halstead)
(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 Johnston Close, Halstead in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Stanstead Road to its end a distance of approximately 85m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WH1PFK1C – 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 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.
(Wesley End Road, Stambourne)
(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 Wesley End Road, Stambourne in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 900m south east then south west of its junction with Birdbrook Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310812223 – 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).
An alternative route is available via Stambourne Road, Drury Lane, A1017, Stambourne Road, Great Yeldham Road, Church Road and vice versa (with access only into Wesley End Road and Stambourne Road).
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.
(Colne Road, Halstead)
(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 introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction in that length of Colne Road, Halstead in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Sudbury Road to its junction with Haubourdin Close, a distance of approximately 450m.
“The Essex County Council (Braintree 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 restriction is scheduled to commence on 26th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP02209879866 – Portakabin). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while temporary structure delivery works are undertaken by Portakabin.
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
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