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Essex - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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Essex County Council
(Footpath 38, Dedham) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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 close Footpath 38, Dedham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Coopers Lane Southeast to its junction with Castle Hill for approximately 281 metres.
Diversion route: Coopers Lane.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 01 September 2026 to 31 October 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public while the retaining wall is rebuilt.
The Order will come into effect on 01 September 2026 may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Berechurch Road, 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 Berechurch Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Earlswood Way to its junction with Chariot Drive a distance of approximately 655m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 1 night – (19:00-05:00) or where stated on a valid permit (EP02251619616 – Topbond). 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 maintenance works are undertaken by Topbond.
An alternative route is available via Berechurch Road, B1025, Berechurch Hall Road, Berechurch 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.
(East Stockwell Street, 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 East Stockwell Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 40m north of its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 20m in a north easterly then northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03165705438 – 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 works to mains repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via High Street, East Hill, Brook Street, A134, Headgate, High Street. (with access only into East Stockwell Street).
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.
(Greyhound Hill, Langham) (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 Greyhound Hill, Langham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 30m south west of its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03163712505 – 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 water defect works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Greyhound Hill, High Street, Old Mill Road, Dedham 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.
(Head Street, Colchester) (Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Temporary Suspension of Cycle Lane) & (Culver Street West, Colchester) (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 suspend the cycle lane in that length of Head Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Church Walk to its junction with High Street a distance of approximately 185m as detailed in “The Colchester Borough (cycle lane) Order 1994” for the duration of the closure only. Should be “The Essex County Council (Head Street, Colchester) (One Way – Exemption) Replacement Order 2024”
2. To temporarily introduce a clearway in that length of Head Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Church Walk to its junction with High Street a distance of approximately 185m.
3. To temporarily introduce a clearway in that length of Culver Street West, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Head Street to its junction with Shewel Walk a distance of approximately 94m.
4. To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ in the above lengths of road for the duration of the clearways/suspensions 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 lengths of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The clearways/suspension is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP02214197656 & EP02278256631 – Benchmark Permits Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The clearways/suspension is required for the public and workforce while High level scaffolding works are undertaken by Benchmark Permits Ltd.
No diversion route is available.
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.
(London Road, 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 London Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Straight Road to its junction with Nelson Road a distance of approximately 90m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 – (20:00 - 05:00) for 4 nights, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2407605 – 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 resurfacing works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
The alternative route will be via: A1124, Tollgate Roundabout, Tollgate Road, Church Lane, Blackberry Road, Peartree Road, Dugard Avenue, Straight 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.
(Manningtree Road, 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 Manningtree Road, Dedham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 315m east and south east of its junction with Crown Street for a distance of approximately 60m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH2WK62B – 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 joint box works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Manningtree Road, Jupes Hill, Long Road East, The Heath, Castle Hill, Crown Street 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.
(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 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 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 (EP201EH2401181, 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.
The 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 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.
(Birchwood Road, Langham/Dedham) (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 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 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.
(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 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 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 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.
(Holman Crescent, 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 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 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.
(Kimberley Road, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & 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.
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-S-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 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.
(Shop Lane, East Mersea) (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 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 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 Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.6) 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 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 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 SW6
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Cockrells Road and vice versa |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 versa |
DATED: 27TH AUGUST 2026
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