Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices

Essex County Council

Road Description Alternative Route

Wheelers Farm Roundabout, Little Waltham From its junction with Essex Regiment Way for a distance of approximately 45m in a north westerly direction A131, A120, A120, B1137, White Hart Lane and vice versa

Pratts Farm Roundabout, Little Waltham From its junction with Essex Regiment Way for a distance of approximately 35m in a north westerly direction A131, A120, A120, B1137, White Hart Lane and vice versa

Channels Drive Roundabout, Broomfield From its junction with Essex Regiment Way for a distance of approximately 55m in a north westerly direction A131, A120, A120, B1137, White Hart Lane and vice versa

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No 12) 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 Chelmsford, as detailed in the Schedule.

The works are scheduled to commence after 3rd September 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 closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while duct laying works are undertaken by Gigaclear.

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.

Schedule

Road Description Alternative Route

Mill Road, Good Easter From its junction with Bedfords Farm Road to its junction with Souther Cross Road a distance of approximately 1475m Bedfords Farm Road, Bedfords Hill, Barrack Road, Winchmore Hill, Wares Road, Souther Cross Road and vice versa

Fountain Road, Good Easter From its junction with Souther Cross Road for a distance of approximately 240m in a south easterly direction Souther Cross Road, Fambridge End Road, Bishops Stortford Road, A1060, Fountain Road and vice versa

(Spring Elms Lane, Little Baddow) (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 Spring Elms Lane, Little Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 760m north west then south west of its junction with Common Lane for a distance of approximately 150m in a south westerly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013352018 – 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 new connection works are undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water.

An alternative route is available via Spring Elms Lane, The Ridge, Little Baddow Road, A414, London Road, Old London Road, Herbage Park Road, Church Hill, Little Baddow Road, Spring Elms Lane 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.

(West Hanningfield Road, Galleywood) (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 West Hanningfield Road, Galleywood in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 180m south east then south west of its junction with Great Sir Hughes Lane for a distance of approximately 100m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30001852305 – 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 vegetation clearance works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via Ship Road, B1007, Watchouse Road, Pipers Tye, Brook Lane, West Hanningfield Road and vice versa. (with access only into West Hanningfield Road).

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, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Main Road, Broomfield/Broomfield Road, Chelmsford) (Temporary Suspension of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) (No.8) 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 that lengths of roads in the City of Chelmsford as specified in the schedule to this Order.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

3. To temporarily suspend the 7.5T weight restriction on that length of Main Road, Broomfield/Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, from the junction with Valley Bridge to the junction with Hospital Approach as detailed in the “The Borough Council of Chelmsford (Little Waltham, Broomfield and Chelmsford) (Prohibition of Heavy Commercial Vehicles of Over 7.5 Tonnes Maximum Gross Weight) Order 1997” for the duration of the closures only.

“The Essex County Council (Chelmsford City) (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 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. 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 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 V8

Road Description Alternative Route

Broughton Road, South Woodham Ferrers From its junction with Creekview Road to its junction with Inchbonnie Road a distance of approximately 795. Creekview Road, Ferrers Road, Inchbonnie Road and vice versa.

Main Road and Dunmow Road, Great Waltham From the junction with Warners Farm Roundabout to the junction with Black Chapel Lane a distance of approximately 4155m B1008, A1060, B184, B1008 and vice versa

Thames Avenue, Chelmsford From the junction with Trent Road to the junction with Avon Road a distance of approximately 545m Trent Road, Avon Road and vice versa.

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.10) 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 that lengths of roads in the City of Chelmsford as specified in the schedule to this Order.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule 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 (City of Chelmsford) (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 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. 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 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 V10
Road Description Alternative Route

Wicklow Avenue, Chelmsford From its junction with Cheviot Drive to its junction with Chignal Road a distance of approximately 400m Chignal Road, Melbourne Avenue, Pennine Road, Cheviot Drive and vice versa

Chignal Road, Chelmsford From its junction with Mashbury Road to its junction with Roslings Close a distance of approximately 535m Cheviot Drive, Pennine Road, Melbourne Avenue, Chignal Road and vice versa

DATED: 27TH AUGUST 2026