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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility Works
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Essex County Council
(Bardfield Road, Thaxted)
(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 Bardfield Road, Thaxted in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 2790m south west of its junction with Little Bardfield Road for a distance of approximately 675m in a south westerly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH3DV28L – 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 the replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Bardfield Road, Bardfield End Green, Thaxted Road, Bardfield End Green Road, Sampford Hall Lane, Hawksbury Green Road, Little Sampford Road, Little Bardfield Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 10th 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 Uttlesford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.4) 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 District of Uttlesford, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 10th 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 road.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main upgrade works are undertaken by Cadent.
The Order will come into effect on 10th 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 |
|
Catons Lane, Saffron Walden |
from its junction with B1052 Little Walden Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a north westerly direction |
Catons Lane, Little Walden Road, The Green and vice versa |
|
Little Walden Road, Saffron Walden (Side Road) |
from a point approximately 140m south east of its junction with The Green for a distance of approximately 15m in a westerly direction |
As above |
|
Little Walden Road, Saffron Walden |
from its junction with The Green for a distance of approximately 40m in a southerly then south westerly direction |
The Green, B1052, Little Walden Road and vice versa |
|
The Green, Saffron Walden |
from its junction with B1052 for a distance of approximately 15m in a north westerly direction |
B1052, The Green and vice versa |
|
Goddard Way, Saffron Walden |
from its junction with B1052 for a distance of approximately 10m in an easterly direction |
B1052, Ashdon Road, Highfields, Sheds Lane, Brooke Avenue, Goddard Way and vice versa |
(Various Roads, District of Uttlesford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.5) 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 District of Uttlesford, as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 10th 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 road.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main upgrade works are undertaken by Cadent.
The Order will come into effect on 10th 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 |
|
The Green, Saffron Walden |
from its junction with B1052 for a distance of approximately 15m in a westerly direction |
B1053, The Green and vice versa |
|
B1052 Little Walden Road, Saffron Walden |
from its junction with Lime Avenue for a distance of approximately 245m in a northerly then north westerly direction |
B1052, B184, B1053, B1054, B1057, Bumpstead Road Roundabout, A1017, Haverhill Bypass, A1307, B1052 and vice versa |
(Freshwell Street/ Freshwell Gardens, Saffron Walden) (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 Freshwell Street/ Freshwell Gardens, Saffron Walden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Bridge Street for a distance of approximately 155m in a south westerly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH2FKN3F01L2CSB/ BC008WH2FKN3F02L2CSB – 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.
No alternative route is available.
The Order came 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.
(Sampford Hall Lane, Little Sampford) (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 Sampford Hall Lane, Little Sampford in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 50m north west of its junction with Bardfield End Green Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNTVK2R – 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 and cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Sampford Hall Lane, B1051, B184 Bardfield Road, Bardfield End Green, Thaxted Road, Bardfield End Green Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
DATED: 3RD SEPTEMBER 2026
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