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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures, Clearways & 30mph Speed Limit Due To Various Works
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(A414 Edinburgh Way, Harlow) (Special Event) - (Temporary 30mph Speed Limit) 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 introduce a 30mph speed limit on the following length of A414 Edinburgh Way, in the District of Harlow, from its junction with Elizabeth Way Roundabout northeast to its junction with Howard Way Roundabout (The road is currently 50MPH).
The speed restriction is scheduled to commence on 28 August 2026 to 30 August 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing, and weather permitting and is required for the safety of the public while Harlow Town Show takes place.
The Order will come into effect on 28 August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the event have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Epping Road, Roydon) - (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 Epping Road, Roydon in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Hansells Mead to its junction with Kingsmead Close a distance of approximately 230m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th September 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGTVOHD2PTSR – 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 testing works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Epping Road, B181, B1133, A1169, Roydon Road, Harlow Road, Epping Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 3rd September 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.11) 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 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 closure 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 and 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 3rd September 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 road.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 3rd September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
SCHEDULE:
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|
High Road, Epping |
From its junction with Wake Arms Roundabout to its junction with Theydon Road a distance of approximately 2915m. |
B1393, Hastingwood Interchange, A414, A128, A113, B172 and vice versa. |
(Burntmill Lane, 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 Burntmill Lane, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 255m southeast of its junction with Eastwick Road in a south easterly direction for a distance of approximately 10m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026 for 14 days or where stated on a valid permit (EP20123270443 – 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 bridge strengthening works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
No diversion route is available.
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.
(Fernhall Lane, 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 Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 205m northwest of its junction with Long Street for a distance of approximately 120m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGSL366J – 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 Fernhall Lane, Long Street 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.
(Harlow Road, Moreton) - (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 Harlow Road, Moreton in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 245m northwest of its junction with Mill Lane for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th September 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WGMJMN0N – 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 Harlow Road, Mill Lane, Church Road, High Laver Road, Harlow Road 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.
(Hoe Lane, Lambourne) - (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 Hoe Lane, Lambourne in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 80m southeast of its junction with Alderwood Drive for a distance of approximately 25m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2026 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30058962113 – 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 connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via A113, A1112, Lambourne Road, Manor Road and vice versa (with access only into Hoe Lane).
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.
(Kings Green, Loughton) - (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 Kings Green, Loughton in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Church Hill for a distance of approximately 25m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026 for 1 night (19:00-00:00) or where stated on a valid permit (MU11301209672 – 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 water repair works are undertaken by Thames Water Utilities.
An alternative route is available via Church Hill, York Hill, Kings Green 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.
(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:
To temporarily close that length of Manor Road, Chigwell in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Stanwyck Drive to its junction with Woodland Road a distance of approximately 610m.
The closure is scheduled to continue on from 25th August 2026 for 57 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MU034AMNORRD – 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 water main repair works are undertaken by Thames Water Utilities.
An alternative route is available via B173, A1112, A113, A123, B173 and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 25th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Pedlars End, Bobbingworth) - (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 Pedlars End, Bobbingworth in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 30m southwest of its junction with Bridge Road for a distance of approximately 70m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th September 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WGLWPT2D – 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 Pedlars End, Moreton Road, Hobens Farm Road, Gainsthorpe Road, Moreton Bridge 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.
(Various Roads, District Of Harlow) - (Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic & Temporary Introduction Of A Clearway) - Order (No.5) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Harlow 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 lengths 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 (Harlow 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 20th August 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. These 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 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 20th 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 |
|
Pyenest Road, Harlow |
From its junction with Kingsmoor Road to its junction with Abercrombie Way a distance of approximately 695m |
Kingsmoor Road, A1169, Abercrombie Way and vice versa. |
|
Second Avenue, Harlow |
From its junction with Third Avenue to its junction with A414 a distance of approximately 1940m. |
A414, Edinburgh Way, A1019 and vice versa. |
|
First Avenue, Harlow |
From its junction with Fifth Avenue to its junction with A414 a distance of approximately 2315m. |
A414, Edinburgh Way, Fifth Avenue and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, Epping) - (Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic & Temporary Introduction Of A Clearway) - (Streetworks No.12) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Epping Forest, as detailed 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 lengths 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 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 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 roads.
The closure/clearway is required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main replacement works are undertaken by Thames Water.
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.
SCHEDULE
|
Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|
Shaftesbury, Loughton |
From its junction with Forest Road for a distance of approximately 300m in an easterly then south easterly direction |
No diversion route is available |
|
Pyrles Lane, Loughton |
From its junction with Englands Lane to its junction with Hillyfields a distance of approximately 250m. |
Englands Lane, Lower Road, A121, Rectory Lane, Pyrles Lane and vice versa. |
|
Roundmead Avenue, Loughton |
From its junction with Hilltop to its junction with Marjorams Avenue a distance of approximately 385m |
No diversion route is available |
|
Roundmead Close, Loughton |
From its junction with Roundmead Avenue for a distance of approximately 135m in south westerly direction |
No diversion route is available |
|
The Greens Close, Loughton |
From its junction with Marjorams Avenue for a distance of approximately 135m in a south westerly direction. |
No diversion route is available |
(Various Roads, Epping) - (Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic & Temporary Introduction Of A Clearway) - (Streetworks No.13) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Epping Forest, as detailed 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 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 (Epping 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 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 roads.
The closure/clearway is required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main replacement works are undertaken by Thames Water.
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.
SCHEDULE
|
Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|
Hilltop, Loughton |
From its junction with Roundmead Avenue to its junction with Marjorams Avenue a distance of approximately 230m |
Marjorams Avenue, Roundmead Avenue and vice versa. |
|
Hilltop Close, Loughton |
From its junction with Hilltop to its end a distance of approximately 140m |
No diversion route is available. |
|
Marjorams Avenue, Loughton |
From its junction with Church Hill to its junction with Rectory Lane a distance of approximately 435m. |
Diversion 1 – A121, Rectory Lane and vice versa. Diversion 2 – Roundmead Avenue, Hilltop and vice versa. |
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Dated: 27th August 2026
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