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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures, Bus Gate Suspension and Clearway Restrictions
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Essex County Council
(Broad Street Green Road, Heybridge)
(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 Broad Street Green Road, Heybridge in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 55m north of its junction with Wood Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (N5004P105516N0025386-R1 – The Electricity Network Company 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 electrical works are undertaken by The Electricity Network Company Limited.
An alternative route is available via B1022, B1023, B1026, B1022 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Cromwell Hill, Maldon) (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 Cromwell Hill, Maldon in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 50m north east of its junction with Silver Street for a distance of approximately 60m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTNL78L – 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 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Hillcrest, Mayland) (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 Hillcrest, Mayland in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 50m north of its junction with Wembley Avenue for a distance of approximately 30m in north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30046441950 – 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 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Mill Road, Maldon) (Temporary Suspension of Bus Gate) 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 suspend the bus gate on that length Mill Road, Maldon in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 10m north east of its junction with Park Drive, Maldon for a distance of approximately 5m in north easterly direction as detailed in “The Essex County Council (Mill Road, Maldon) (Bus Gate) Order 2022”. The suspension is scheduled to continue from 17th August 2026 for a further 39 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001530678 – Cadent Gas). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The suspension is required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
The Order came into effect on 17th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Southminster Road, St. Lawrence) (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 Southminster Road, St. Lawrence in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 790m west of its junction with Tillingham Road for a distance of approximately 165m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN014M194228 – 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 service disconnection works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.
An alternative route is available via St Lawrence Hill, Reddings Lane, Tillingham Road and vice versa (with access only into Southminster Road).
The Order will come into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Various Roads, District of Maldon) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) Order (No.5) 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 road in the District of Maldon as specified in the schedule to this Order.
2. To introduce 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 closure to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
The Essex County Council (Maldon 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 27th August 2026 exact dates will be specified on One.Network. The 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
|
Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|
Stow Road, Cold Norton |
From its junction with Hackmans Lane to its junction with Hagg Hill a distance of approximately 620m |
Hackmans Lane, Marlpits Road, B1010, B1418, B1012, Woodham Road, The Street, Stow Road and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, District of Maldon) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) Order (No.6) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Maldon as specified in the schedule to this Order.
2. To introduce a temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
The Essex County Council (Maldon 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 lengths 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 27th August 2026 exact dates will be specified on One.Network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
|
Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|
High Street, Southminster |
From its junction with Queenborough Road to its junction with David Fisher Way a distance of approximately 955m. |
B1018, B1010, Lower Burnham Road, B1010, Maldon Road, B1021, High Street and vice versa. |
|
Blind Lane, Goldhanger |
From its junction with Maldon Road to its junction with Wash Lane a distance of approximately 1310m. |
Wash Lane, B1026 and vice versa. |
|
Wash Lane, Goldhanger |
From its junction with Maldon Road to its junction with Church Lane a distance of approximately 2585m. |
Little Totham Road, B1026 and vice versa. |
(Grange Road, Wickham Bishops) (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 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 connection works 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 came 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 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 Mayes Lane, Danbury in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Cop 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 came 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 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 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 came 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 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 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 came 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 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 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 came 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.
DATED: 20TH AUGUST 2026
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